Paul is charged with murder in connection with the 1996. Last month, deputies conducted a two-day search for Smarts remains at the home of Ruben Flores. The others stayed local, same! Kristin Smart murderer Paul Flores seeking a new trial, San Luis Obispo debates allowing bicyclists to ride on sidewalks. We appreciate the vigilance and professionalism of Sheriff Ian Parkinson and his department and our family looks forward to learning more in the hours and days ahead.. Paul Flores was the last person to see Kristin Smart alive in 1996, police say. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. Ms. Thomas informs me that she was never a witness to any crime, nor did she hear the defendants speak about any crimes.. Hey interns, so back when you did WOW, did they tell you all about the girl that was violently raped and murdered in the dorms?? Cal Poly PD, led by incompetent detective Mike Kennedy, refused to investigate her disappearance initially, suggesting that she probably just left town despite her having no car nor leaving any other signs she left town. I was going to comment that this fucked up family dynamic reminds me of Chris Watts' family, but Chris's family refuses to accept that either (a) Chris did it at all or (b) Chris did this "unprovoked" and in their delusion still treat him like a golden child. At one point, Flores said that he woke up with a black eye. Authorities allege that Flores instead took Smart to his own dorm room and killed. 'Thomas attorney says she accepted the letters, but did not give any statements and later goes on to say that Thomas should not have to testify because she does not have any material testimony to provide during any proceedings in this case and also states she does not qualify as a material witness.. The pair appeared in San Luis Obispo Superior Court. Do a little research before sharing your sage advice. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Paul Flores at a St. James classmate's birthday party, 1983. Press J to jump to the feed. They state the detective was requesting an interview from Thomas while also giving her two letters: one urging her cooperation and another offering immunity from San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow in exchange for her cooperation. Unblurred are Paul Flores (right) and Ermelinda Flores (bottom right). She did not walk away and dig herself a grave. We are encouraged by the news of todays search of Ruben Flores property. Smarts family said in a statement they released on Monday. Hundreds gather in Arroyo Grande for vigil in honor of Kristin Smart, Hundreds of people gathered in the Arroyo Grande Village on Sunday evening: to remember Kristin Smart, a Cal Poly student who went missing in 1996. Pretty sad how Cal Polys upper admin interfered with the PDs work and made this investigation go away. Paul Flores at a St. James classmates birthday party, 1983. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. I have worked with Cal Poly interns for years and always ask if they were told anything about Kristen Smart during WOW. In 2021, he was charged with her murder. Send pics, videos and tips to CCN. Please address the Policies, events and arguments, not the person. In 2007, Flores had a DUI case dismissed in Los Angeles County Superior Court. In later years, the Examiner reports that the Smart family constantly harassed Flores and his family in order to get him to speak about what he knew about Smarts disappearance. Flores has no criminal record involving violent crime. Authorities dug up areas around the Arroyo Grande home of Susan Flores, Paul Flores mother, in May 2007 but turned up no evidence of Smarts whereabouts, the Santa Maria Times reported. Check out the podcast Your Own Backyard if you want to get the details on everything known to this point: https://www.yourownbackyardpodcast.com/episodes. Read the story: recordnet.com/article/20200118/NEWS/200119835, Multiple tips received following podcast on Kristin Smart disappearance, Former FBI agent weighs in on potential new developments in Kristin Smart case, Kristin was an adventurous fun loving young woman whose childhood was rich and filled with memorable moments.Unfortunately, it was cut short on May 25, 1996 when another Cal Poly student took her life and has continued to hide behind the 5th Amendment since the summer of 1996. After Smart's disappearance, the car was transferred into their parent's names. Getty Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores home on Monday afternoon. ", "It's part of the reason I got involved in this," he told the Tribune. Smart, a native of Stockton, was nearing the end of her freshman year at Cal Poly when she vanished on May 25, 1996, after attending an off-campus party. Not to be a cynic but the Republican DA faces a BLM challenge from an increasing Berkeley-esque electorate. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Kristin Smart investigation: A timeline of the Cal Poly student's disappearance, SLO Co. Sheriff confirms key pieces of evidence in Kristin Smart case, Conducting physical evidence searches at nine separate locations, A complete re-examination of every item of physical evidence seized by all agencies involved in this case, Submission of 37 evidence items from the early days of the case for modern DNA testing, Conducting 91 person to person interviews. Flores was subpoenaed before a grand jury in relation to Smarts disappearance but left after just five minutes of questions. Something may break soon in the case of Kristin Denise Smart, the former Stockton resident and student at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, whose disappearance in 1996 remains unsolved. Send your pictures, videos and tips to: San Luis Obispo County headed towards the coronavirus orange tier, Firefighters extinguish blaze at downtown SLO restaurant, CCT pausing, get your local news at CalCoastNews, Storms cause more than $100 million of damage in SLO County, Driver goes off Highway 1 in Cambria, hits tree, Crews find possessions but slow down search for Kyle Doan, Caltrans to evacuate residents trapped between Highway 1 landslides. "We have no responsibility for her disappearance and what happened to that young woman, and I've said it in a court of law," she insisted to the station. Paul Flores has long been the lone suspect in Smarts disappearance. Last week, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office announced they have two vehicles related to the investigation in evidence. They sold the truck and the other car but kept the VW? I don't think she was willingly involved. Paul Flores was convicted of first degree murder on 10/18/2022. Shortly after that, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff sniffer dogs were brought on the Cal Poly campus. After Flores allegedly completed the trip with Smart, she was never seen again. Paul and Ruben were arrested and charged in connection with Kristins death in April 2021. She probably saw her brother was being accused of murder, didn't make questions and at the first chance just took off. Cal Poly agreed that Kristens case would be incorporated as an educational tool into the freshmen Week of Welcome orientation. I find Parkinsons involvement of Cal Poly and their clown of a president in this news conference as distasteful and pandering to Cal Polys interests. Those dogs led officers to Flores mattress but no hard evidence was found. The same day, investigators also served warrants at an undisclosed location in SLO County and at a location in Washington State. St. James Catholic School Christmas Party, 1982. His father Ruben Flores charged with being an accessory after the factwas found not. If you do not want to take this offer now it will not be offered to you again and things will be used against you., He goes on to say in the letter that is not dated but referenced by Galambos that Paul will soon be in a position of needing to tell law enforcement his story and that the case will be solved soon., You can be the one who is responsible for ending this nightmare for everyone and move on with your life. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. Press J to jump to the feed. "I feel good about the case at this point," Lambert told the Tribune. He is the father of Paul Flores, the only suspect in the disappearance of Smart. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Thomas. On Monday, deputies served a sealed search warrant at the home of Ruben Flores. One can only image the horrors she grew up with. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores' home. Why is the community not pushing for something to get done? Lambert said in January 2019, I believe that Paul Flores is responsible for her death and I believe that he knows where she is currently located. Also in 2010, SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said he was committed to having the disappearance of Smart reexamined by investigators. Ruben lived here with his wife, Susan, and their children, Ermelinda and Paul. Also in 2010, SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said he was committed to having the disappearance of Smart reexamined by investigators. Thomas attorney says she accepted the letters, but did not give any statements and later goes on to say that Thomas should not have to testify because she does not have any material testimony to provide during any proceedings in this case and also states she does not qualify as a material witness.. Paul Flores (44) and Ruben Flores (80) were taken into custody on April 13, 2021. Previous. Four Women Say the Man Suspected of Murdering a College Student Sexually Assaulted Them JUSTICE DENIED Paul Flores was the last person seen with Kristin Smart before she vanished in 1996. Paul Flores was the primary suspect in the Kristin Smart disappearance for over 2 decades. Mom Is Presumed Dead, as Police Search for Possibly Suicidal Ex, Who Is Murder Suspect, Parents of Missing N.C. He threw [my cousin] to the ground and got on top of her and putting his hands down her top even after he got his wallet. Flores dropped out of Cal Poly during the summer of 1996. We appreciate the vigilance and professionalism of Sheriff Ian Parkinson and his department and our family looks forward to learning more in the hours and days ahead.. Maybe Paul called Ruben that night from the pay phone. Paul is currently still in the custody of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office, while Ruben was released on bail eight days after his arrest. Authorities allege that Flores instead took Smart to his own dorm room and killed. The witnesses enabled authorities to secure a search warrant authorizing the interception and monitoring of Flores' cell phone, said Parkinson, who added that the search warrant led to evidence that built the case against Flores. READ NEXT: Teenage Porn Star Controversy Rocks California High School, Paul Flores: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. If one of my brothers was a piece of shit like Paul I wouldnt stay silent and complicit.. Since the focus is on Paul Flores what is the alleged motive for him to have committed this crime. Can anyone provide some insight as to how and why the entire Flores family has conspired to protect Paul and hide Kristins remains? This is really going to be something you dont expect. Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. Kristin Smart was dropped in the dumpster and she is in the landfill. We are giving you an opportunity to be a witness and not a defendant, as I'm not sure Paul will protect you. Just a reminder everyone, don't give out identifying information, link to people's profiles or anything else that could be construed as doxxing. The detectives have more than what has been previously released, and that is very heartening. Smart, a native of Stockton, was nearing the end of her freshman year at Cal Poly when she vanished on May 25, 1996, after attending an off-campus party. Girl Madalina Cojocari 'Not Telling Us Everything They Know': Police, How a True Crime Podcast Freed 2 Georgia Men Wrongfully Imprisoned 25 Years on Murder Conviction. Good question Ive often wondered that esp since her car could of been involved & other goss on here. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. They used cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar to search Ruben Flores property. Someone actually had to fund a newspaper sent to all SLO addresses to tell the truth. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. I feel bad for her. FBI investigators were seen putting up tape around the home on East Branch St. "Something is happening and I am definitely excited to see what comes from it," said Matthew Harrington, who witnessed the search. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? I have zero sympathy for her or anyone else in her scumbag family. The first alleged incident occurred in 1994 when a woman accused Flores, then a high school sophomore is accused of drugging a raping a fellow student. To believe the prosecutions case, we have to believe that there was a conspiracy, and that this conspiracy (family pact?) On Tuesday, investigators used ground-penetrating radar under Rubin Flores home and in the backyard, and then dug in several places. EXAMINING CALIFORNIA'S KRISTIN SMART TRIAL: THE . I could not imagine being his mother. Critics called. My personal opinion was that I was one piece of the formula.". Alexandra Wallace June 11, 2022. Now. He tells Thomas that he has not attempted to contact her or anyone else from her family previously because it was obvious to me that former detectives harassed your family in the past and I do not operate that way., He states, When I started reviewing this case, I kept an open mind and assumed that Paul Flores was not involved in Kristins disappearance. On Tuesday, investigators used ground-penetrating radar under Rubin Flores home and in the backyard, and then dug in several places. While in junior high he knocked a boy down from behind, stomped on his head and sent him to the hospital with a serious concussion. Cant blame her for wanting to get far away from the dysfunction. BTW from Chris Lamberts podcast, I know that Ruben physically abused Susan which obviously speaks to his character. At the time of Smarts disappearance, Flores was a 19-year-old food science major at Cal-Poly. Would you do the right thing? People vs. Flores #1: Motions. We may learn more if any of them are called to testify in the preliminary hearing. Authorities arrested Ruben Flores after San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs deputies served a search warrant at his Arroyo Grande home. Lambert believes her remains are "local. Cole states things have changed drastically due to advances in DNA technology, adding that evidence has been re-examined and vehicles belonging to Thomas and her family have been forensically searched. The parents stopped renewing the tags in 2010 and parked the Volkswagen in Rubin Flores garage. KSBY Investigates: Kristin Smart Disappearance. Smart was declared legally dead in 2002 and her body has yet to be recovered. But I don't think she actively participated. The Charley Project said that Flores had been offered a plea deal involving a guilty plea for involuntary manslaughter with a six-year prison term. A neighbor on White Court in Arroyo Grande told KSBY News the home of Ruben Flores, Paul's dad, was also searched Wednesday morning, and the King County Sheriff's Office confirmed that it assisted the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office in the service of a search warrant at a home near Kenmore, Washington. Here are the latest totals, SLO driver who hit and killed couple charged with manslaughter, Suspect arrested in rural Arroyo Grande fatal shooting, San Luis Obispo County to close homeless parking site, Man flees officers in stolen CSD truck, barricades himself at Hearst Castle, San Luis Obispo debates allowing bicyclists to ride on sidewalks. I hope they all do. Many include court filings and other evidence submitted by both sides as part of various motions. Smart, a 19-year-old Cal Poly student, was last seen in the company of then-fellow student Paul Flores, who claims he escorted Smart to her dorm on May 25, 1996, which was relatively empty over the Memorial Day weekend. About the case, Lambert said he feels good about the direction it is heading. I believe that everyone who is in the Flores family circle including Susans boyfriend, and Ermelindas ex-husband Brett MacArthur AND her most recent ex-husband, is in on this, and is either directly involved with Kristins death (Paul) or the concealment of the crime. The comments below represent the opinion of the writer and do not represent the views or policies of CalCoastNews.com. Kristin Smart was declared legally dead in May 2002. In Feb. 2020, sheriffs deputies served warrants at four locations, including at Paul Floress San Pedro home and the Arroyo Grande home of his mother. This sister can rot too if she helped. Flores faces a murder charge. Paul Flores was the last person with Kristin Smart. Would you? Officers booked Flores into the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center. Authorities served another search warrant at Paul Flores home in April 2020. Peterson was a 24-year-old student at Cal Poly at the time of Smarts disappearance. Flores and Smart had spoken at the party she had attended, witnesses said. Maybe people would be interested instead of just reading your posts that have an apparent trolling aspect to them? Ruben faces a maximum of three years in jail. Paul Flores, 44, was last seen with Smart before she went missing on May 25, 1996. I can show you a video of Paul admitting he knows what happened to Kristin Smart, his letter states. On April 13, Paul's father, Ruben Flores, 80, was also arrested and charged with being an accessory after the murder for allegedly hiding her body in his yard on White Court in Arroyo Grande. Back in 1996, with classes finished before the long Memorial Day weekend, Smart, a 19-year-old California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo student, called her parents on Friday, May 24, and left a message telling them that she and some friends were heading to a party at 8 p.m. that night. Thanks for the advice Dadbod! I now know for sure he is, and Kristin is dead, and so do you.. I believe (Flores) took her life. Mixed with pressure from Ruben. has been maintained for over twenty years. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. But I believe Ruben trained him to prey on women. 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