Cal Polys only interest was in a coverup. I was willing to do what I could to assist in that. After seizing an old car, digging in the back yard and taking evidence San Luis Obispo County sheriff deputies concluded their search of an Arroyo Grande home related to the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. Her family misses her every minute of everyday!, Kristin Denise Smart: Missing since May 25th, 1996 Part 1, Kristin Denise Smart 40 minute Download into iMovie, FBI Dogs Finds Possible Remains Of Kristin Smart On Cal Poly Campus. The pair appeared in San Luis Obispo Superior Court. He was soon released from custody. Paul Flores was convicted of first degree murder on 10/18/2022. 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. The authorities have stated that Kristin's remains have not yet been found. A post shared by Your Own Backyard (@yourownbackyardpodcast) on Mar 27, 2019 at 8:45am PDT. The letter from the DAs Office has similar wording about the immunity deal. Authorities allege that Flores instead took Smart to his own dorm room and killed. Authorities allege that Flores instead took Smart to his own dorm room and killed. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Authorities served another search warrant at Paul Flores home in April 2020. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Paul Ruben Flores, 44, of San Pedro was arrested on suspicion of murder in connection to the disappearance of missing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart, according to the San Luis Obispo County. Ruben faces a maximum of three years in jail. Lambert said that Paul's sister, Ermelinda, moved to Amsterdam in the 2000s to admittedly get away from the attention on her family due to the Kristin Smart case. They sold the truck and the other car but kept the VW? Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores home. I dont have anything to offer other than the fact that if I were in Ermalindas shoes, I sure as hell wouldnt protect my brother if I thought he killed someone. Thomas did not testify during the preliminary hearing nor has she been called yet as a witness during fer father and brothers murder trial currently underway in Salinas. Her house was raided/electronics taken last year along with her parents and brothers homes. I hate to make things any darker than they already are, but I truly wonder if Paul ever tried anything on her. They are true psychopaths, and Ruben and Susan's behavior since Kristin's disappearance helps me understand why Paul is as sick and disturbed as he is. Remember this story where his cousin spoke about him being a pervert: Me, my sister, my cousinPaul has no limits, she said, requesting anonymity. We know Paul is, there's evidence of such. Cole also states, this could have very well been an accident that night while telling Thomas he believes she knows what happened and had some involvement by being a good sister., Cole offers Thomas full immunity in exchange for her telling the truth about what she knows. He had a black eye the next day. Flores was one of the last people to see Smart and has been identified as a person-of-interest in the case. I just logged on and the first two articles I read both have your comment asking about our DDs experience. Kristin Denise Smart (born February 20, 1977, legally presumed dead May 25, 2002) was an American woman who is presumed to have been abducted, raped, and killed at the end of her freshman year of college on the campus of California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo. The press release stated the sheriff's office will not be commenting any further and no additional information will be released at this time. Flores has no criminal record involving violent crime. His father, Ruben, is facing a charge of accessory to murder. The detectives have more than what has been previously released, and that is very heartening. hurting anyone, they should have done the right thing and turn him in. I have zero sympathy for her or anyone else in her scumbag family. So how does Cal Polys lack of accountability and my water cooler conversation violate any decent standard? God, what a fucked up situation the Flores family put themselves into. The documents include information about a January 2020 appearance from a San Luis Obispo County sheriffs detective at Thomas Washington home. About the case, Lambert said he feels good about the direction it is heading. Last month, deputies conducted a two-day search for Smarts remains at the home of Ruben Flores. I hope they all do. San Luis Obispo County Sheriff deputies arrested Paul Flores, the primary suspect in the disappearance of Kristin Smart, and his father, Ruben Flores, at separate locations Tuesday morning. I always wonder if she was forced into it. Smart disappeared on her Cal Poly San Luis Obispo campus two decades ago and now the search there is back on. Flores wasn't amused. After seizing an old car, digging in the back yard and taking evidence San Luis Obispo County sheriff deputies concluded a two search of an Arroyo Grande home related to the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. His father, Ruben, is charged as an accessory, accused of helping cover up the crime. Paul Flores was convicted of first degree murder on 10/18/2022. 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.. All the news reports conveniently ignore Cal Polys obstruction in their timelines. It remains to be seen if any of them have been cooperative but Chris indicated recently that, at least in the past, husband #1 was close to PF (and remained in contact with him after the divorce) and expressed doubt on IG that Ermelinda or Susan would talk. This educated many current residents. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. Now. Someone actually had to fund a newspaper sent to all SLO addresses to tell the truth. While she told her parents to call her before she left, she never spoke to them. Apparently one witness may be an Australian exchange student who returned home after finals and was unaware of the case. 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. Paul Flores at a St. James classmate's birthday party, 1983. Can anyone provide some insight as to how and why the entire Flores family has conspired to protect Paul and hide Kristins remains? Just a reminder everyone, don't give out identifying information, link to people's profiles or anything else that could be construed as doxxing. Publicly available information confirms that Ermelinda left the state (and even the country at one point) to get away from this case. Paul Flores has long been the lone suspect in Smarts disappearance. If convicted, Paul, who has remained in custody since his arrested, faces a sentence of 25 years-to-life in prison. They used cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar to search Ruben Flores property. Does Ruben have enough control/power to convince or compel everyone in his immediate orbit to protect his son and open themselves up to prosecution? Deputies also dug in several places in search of remains. BUT if she suspected anything she should have turned in her son. And if her body is here and local, I or anyone could potentially find it with a shovel and sleuthing skills.". 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. "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. Man sentenced to three months in prison for shooting and killing elephant seal, Helios Dayspring opens marijuana shop in Morro Bay, Driver killed in single-vehicle crash on Highway 41 in Atascadero, How much rain has fallen on SLO County? Constructive debate is good; mockery, taunting, and name calling is not. Arroyo Grande High School graduate Paul Flores was the last person to see Kristin Smart on the night she disappeared. I have worked with Cal Poly interns for years and always ask if they were told anything about Kristen Smart during WOW. Its an ugly secret that made the Smart family unnecessarily agonize for nearly 25 years! I may have missed it so some assistance will be appreciated. The documents include information about a January 2020 appearance from a San Luis Obispo County sheriffs detective at Thomas Washington home. "Me, my sister, my cousinPaul has no limits," she said, requesting anonymity. She probably saw her brother was being accused of murder, didn't make questions and at the first chance just took off. Many include court filings and other evidence submitted by both sides as part of various motions. However, Paul (and Ruben) can still say if youre so smart, wheres the body? Susan Flores continues with her book project chronicling her familys victimization. Maybe she had no idea until she was actually in the middle of it. One neighbor told the newspaper that Flores had been nothing but a good neighbor. The same report said that Flores grew up in Torrance, California. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday the new warrants included a search for specific items of evidence at four separate locations. He is the father of Paul Flores, the only suspect in the disappearance of Smart. Wow! The father and son were both in on it? Woman Found Dead in Park Charged with Murder, Cold Cases Heat Up: How Advances in DNA Technology Are Helping to Bring Justice for Victims, Kristin Smart Case: Paul Flores Found Guilty in 1996 Death and Disappearance of the Cal Poly Freshman, Kristin Smart's Body Is Still Missing But Longtime Suspect and His Father Face Trial, Lyft Driver Who Went Missing in Florida Has Been Found Dead, Daughter Says, Dismembered Remains of N.C. Man Who Vanished Over a Month Ago Found in Barrel of Concrete, Friend Testifies That Paul Flores Would Often 'Follow' Kristin Smart and Hang Around Her Dorm, Texas Man Accused of Murdering Girlfriend Who Planned to Confront Him About Being Married, Missing Tenn. Could answers be coming in Kristin Smarts disappearance? . Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores home. Atascadero city manager announces retirement. I believe (Flores) took her life. Susan Flores reportedly told a co-worker (who is interviewed in Your Own Backyard) that Ruben was violently abusive. Hopefully she has learned that she does not have to repeat or be complicit in it. Paul Flores escorted Smart back to her dorm after an off-campus party. At the time of Smarts disappearance, Flores was a 19-year-old food science major at Cal-Poly. Same. 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. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores' sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. 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. Authorities served another search warrant at Paul Flores home in April 2020. Investigators says Paul Flores' sister offered immunity during wiretap Before court broke for lunch, Cole also testified about a wiretap of the Flores family conducted by the Sheriff's Office in 2020. The same day, investigators also served warrants at an undisclosed location in SLO County and at a location in Washington State. Smart has long been suspected to have been abducted and killed in May 1996, while she was a freshman at California. 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. Doesnt sound plausible. Flores dropped out of Cal Poly during the summer of 1996. Very interesting read. Nothing ever mentioned to any of them. Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. legal adult and dismissing her parents pleas, spreading rumors about her personal life and Spring quarter grades). Laci Peterson had also been a student at Cal Poly. Prior to that incident, Susan Flores and her boyfriend had filed a harassment lawsuit against Smarts family. To believe the prosecutions case, we have to believe that there was a conspiracy, and that this conspiracy (family pact?) 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. Paul Flores, 44, of San Pedro, was charged with murder, while his 80-year-old father faces a felony charge of being an accessory to a crime. At a Tuesday press conference announcing the arrest of Paul Flores and his father Ruben in connection with the death of Smart, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said investigators interviewed new witnesses thanks to the popular eight-part series Your Own Backyard. His father Ruben Flores charged with being an accessory after the factwas found not. ", "It's part of the reason I got involved in this," he told the Tribune. Paul Flores, 44, was last seen with Smart before she went missing on May 25, 1996. I wondered this too. Paul Flores plays soccer at St. James Catholic School, 1982. In 2007, Flores had a DUI case dismissed in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? The article added that Flores changed his story about how he got the black eye, first saying that he got it playing basketball and then later saying that he got it while fixing his car. The parents stopped renewing the tags in 2010 and parked the Volkswagen in Rubin Flores garage. After Smart's disappearance, the car was transferred into their parent's names. 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. Flores, now 44, was arrested simultaneously along with his 80-year-old father Tuesday. Unblurred are Paul Flores (right) and Ermelinda Flores (bottom right). Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. No? "The search warrants are limited in scope, and sealed by the court," public information officer Tony Cipolla stated. 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. We only want our daughter back. At the time of the article, Flores was living in Southern California. In documents filed June 18, 2021, Thomas' attorney, Guy Galambos, filed a motion of notice in San Luis Obispo County Superior Court to quash a subpoena for Thomas' testimony during the preliminary hearing for Paul and Ruben's case that July. She was last seen alive with Paul Flores, a classmate who offered to walk an inebriated Smart to her room. Flores was home at the time and could be seen in news . Our main goal is to bring Kristin Smart home to her family and end this madness for you and your family. The Daily Beast reported in November 2016 that four women had come forward to accuse Flores of sexually assaulting them. Comment Guidelines. He is the father of Paul Flores, the only suspect in the disappearance of Smart. There is no doubt in my mind., Those sentiments were echoed by Denise Smart who told Fox40 in May 2018, Paul Flores is without question the perpetrator to this crime. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores home on Monday afternoon. They Stole her life .. God Help Us & The family .. I imagine Ruben has threatened to kill anyone - including Paul - who knows and doesnt stick to the story theyve been telling. Flores was home at the time and could be seen in news footage wearing a light blue hoodie. I see the son Did nit get bail.. Good .. Has our district attorney ever tried a murder case? Alexandra Wallace July 6, 2021. 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. 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. I forgot, theres more. Send pics, videos and tips to CCN. Kristin Smart . If someone in my family killed somebody and I knew, I would sing like a canary. I believe that they had just met the evening of her death so why is there a belief that he killed her? We are encouraged by the news of todays search of Ruben Flores property. Smarts family said in a statement they released on Monday. The pair appeared in San Luis Obispo Superior Court. KSBY Investigates: Kristin Smart Disappearance. Peterson was a 24-year-old student at Cal Poly at the time of Smarts disappearance. Please, let the guilty be found, and her memory finally be at peace. Flores removed most of his personal belongings from his dorm room before it was ever searched by the police. 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. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Denise Smart told the Examiner in 1998, Were not after Paul Flores; were not trying to persecute Paul Flores. I just Ran into a Nut job Client .. What is wrong with people ,Folks work hard go to church .. How Could anyone Not report this .. Very Sad .. IF you knew your family member was out raping girls? In Southern California, investigators served a search warrant at Paul Flores' San Pedro home. His father, Ruben, is facing a charge of accessory to murder. Most knew about it, no thanks to Poly, and now all do thanks to Chris Lambert. "Even with what I found, I can't go arrest somebody. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. That victim, named as Jane, told the website, The next thing I know is the cops telling me We cant do anything because [Paul] and his friend are saying she was drunk and it was consensual.. "But I've felt good about it for a long time. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. Those dogs led officers to Flores mattress but no hard evidence was found. Wednesday morning, KSBY crews witnessed sheriff's deputies and FBI investigators at the Arroyo Grande home of Susan Flores, the mother of the only person-of-interest in the case, Paul Flores. How do you stay friends with someone like that?!!!!! The jury heard a portion of a call between Paul Flores and his mother on Jan. 26, 2020, in which the pair appeared to be discussing the show.. At the time of Smarts disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. Flores was imprisoned at Santa Barbara County Jail for a time. Denise Smart said that she was told, Be ready. Kristin Denise Smart (born February 20, 1977, legally presumed dead May 25, 2002) was an American woman who is presumed to have been abducted, raped, and killed at the end of her freshman year of college on the campus of California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo. It wouldnt be surprising to learn. Is this Susan posting? During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. Authorities in California are crediting a true-crime podcast for helping them solve the Kristin Smart case. In October 2022, Paul Flores, the man long suspected in her disappearance, was found guilty of murder. I always thought Mike could tattle. Man receives three months in prison for shooting and killing elephant seal, Natural Healing Center opens pot shop in Morro Bay, 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. Do a little research before sharing your sage advice. God only knows what she had to endure growing up (from her dad, her pervert brother- sounds like he'd creep on cousins and any female that moved) and then being unwittingly (at least at first, let's assume) involved in all of this. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores' sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. But I don't think she actively participated. Cal Poly student, Kristin Smart, went missing in 1996. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Why did they keep it? Support local news. Paul Flores pictured in 2006. Support local news. Kristin Smart was declared legally dead in May 2002. All three answered no. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Thomas. Paul Flores was the key witness in the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. I was thinking about that car the other day. Would you? Paul Flores has long been the lone suspect in Smarts disappearance. Ms. Thomas informs me that she was never a witness to any crime, nor did she hear the defendants speak about any crimes.. You can get varying levels of agreement about whether what I did directly led to an arrest. In exchange, Flores would disclose where Smarts remains are located. Critics called. Since the focus is on Paul Flores what is the alleged motive for him to have committed this crime. I know Pauls Attorney Mel had many plea agreement talks with the District Attorneys Office and know without a doubt that Paul Flores knows what happened to Kristin Smart and where her body is. Is the Five Cities Fire Authoritys future in jeopardy? The Smart family sued Flores in 1996 in an attempt to get some answers in civil court about their daughter, but Flores took the fifth amendment. In documents filed June 18, 2021, Thomas attorney, Guy Galambos, filed a motion of notice in San Luis Obispo County Superior Court to quash a subpoena for Thomas testimony during the preliminary hearing for Paul and Rubens case that July. Without a doubt, I feel that Paul and Ruben are going to prison. At one point, Flores said that he woke up with a black eye. He had pinned her down and had his hand down her bathing suit groping her., Link: https://www.thedailybeast.com/four-women-say-the-man-suspected-of-murdering-a-college-student-sexually-assaulted-them. St. James Catholic School Christmas Party 1983. BTW from Chris Lamberts podcast, I know that Ruben physically abused Susan which obviously speaks to his character. Audio from Flores father, Ruben Flores, can be heard on an episode of the podcast in which Ruben says he never spoke to his son about the disappearance of Smart. You just have to wait a while for things to get done the District Attorney's Office, the Sheriff's Office and who's going to do which part. Until she (Kristin) is found, this case will never go away you and your family will never have any peace; there will always be an open and active investigation.. Heres hoping that the truth about what that dirtbag and his dad did comes out and Kristin gets the justice she deserves. To the extent that he was forced to leave jobs because of the Smart family. That was discovered after Flores turned himself in on a DUI charge. 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. I now know for sure he is, and Kristin is dead, and so do you.. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. Paul Flores was taken into custody in the Los Angeles area, where he resides. In documents filed June 18, 2021, Thomas attorney, Guy Galambos, filed a motion of notice in San Luis Obispo County Superior Court to quash a subpoena for Thomas testimony during the preliminary hearing for Paul and Rubens case that July. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Thomas. https://www.thedailybeast.com/four-women-say-the-man-suspected-of-murdering-a-college-student-sexually-assaulted-them. While her body has never been found, Kristin was declared legally dead in 2002. Maybe Paul called Ruben that night from the pay phone. I can show you a video of Paul admitting he knows what happened to Kristin Smart, his letter states. He was soon released from custody. Shortly after that, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff sniffer dogs were brought on the Cal Poly campus. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Where is he today? For his part, the podcaster, Chris Lambert, said he "was one piece of the formula. 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