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. 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. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores home. Just a reminder everyone, don't give out identifying information, link to people's profiles or anything else that could be construed as doxxing. Paul was not an experienced hardened criminal, if they investigated early and subjected him to a proper interrogation, they likely could have broken him and gotten him to confess, assisted by any circumstantial evidence they could have gathered. She declined to comment to reporters. The SLO County Sheriffs Office will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the case. About the case, Lambert said he feels good about the direction it is heading. Smart was last seen returning to the Cal Poly campus, where she was a freshman, after attending a party in San Luis Obispo one night in May 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.. Authorities arrested Ruben Flores after San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs deputies served a search warrant at his Arroyo Grande home. 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.. 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.. 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. Almost all knew nothing about it, thanks to Poly. I believe that they had just met the evening of her death so why is there a belief that he killed her? And if her body is here and local, I or anyone could potentially find it with a shovel and sleuthing skills.". It also said the office does not anticipate any additional news releases regarding this investigation. 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. Paul Flores escorted Smart back to her dorm after an off-campus party. Send pics, videos and tips to CCN. Kristin Smart murderer Paul Flores seeking a new trial, San Luis Obispo debates allowing bicyclists to ride on sidewalks. True. God, what a fucked up situation the Flores family put themselves into. Can anyone provide some insight as to how and why the entire Flores family has conspired to protect Paul and hide Kristins remains? You can get varying levels of agreement about whether what I did directly led to an arrest. ", "It's part of the reason I got involved in this," he told the Tribune. Flores wasn't amused. 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. It was only by pure luck that Paul was arrested for a different crime and the arresting agency (not Cal Poly PD) documented him having a black eye a fact that Cal Poly PD apparently never noticed. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. Flores was imprisoned at Santa Barbara County Jail for a time. Send your pictures, videos and tips to: Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. The Daily Beast report says that Flores is accused of having an accomplice in the crime. Flores said that the reason for changing his story was because he thought it would sound stupid if he said that he couldnt remember how he got the black-eye. KSBY Investigates: Kristin Smart Disappearance. Lambert spoke about what he felt was the biggest error in the early investigation by the sheriffs office. 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. Its an ugly secret that made the Smart family unnecessarily agonize for nearly 25 years! 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. During a camping trip in Fresno, California, in the early 1990s, Floress female cousins playfully swiped and hid his wallet while walking en route to a liquor store to purchase slush puppies. Flores was among those students and was the last to see Smart alive. Chris Lambert has indicated that Ermelinda and both of her ex husbands have been interviewed by investigators. 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. Nothing ever mentioned to any of them. Her house was raided/electronics taken last year along with her parents and brothers homes. He lived in the dorm building across from Smarts room. Then in Feb. 2021, Los Angeles police officers arrested Paul Flores in Rancho Palos Verdes on suspicion of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Please address the Policies, events and arguments, not the person. 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. My personal opinion was that I was one piece of the formula.". Galambos says the letters referred to several crimes that Thomas may have committed, including being a possible accessory after the fact, or destruction of evidence, or even mishandling human remains., Galambos argument, in part, states that when trying to secure Thomas as a witness, the DAs Office fails to state which defendants actions or statements she witnessed and it fails to identify what actions and statements she witnessed. Also in 2010, SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said he was committed to having the disappearance of Smart reexamined by investigators. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Thomas. Apparently one witness may be an Australian exchange student who returned home after finals and was unaware of the case. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Cal Poly student, Kristin Smart, went missing in 1996. The same day, investigators also served warrants at an undisclosed location in SLO County and at a location in Washington State. But I believe Ruben trained him to prey on women. Ermelinda Macarthur was born on 03/19/1974 and is 48 years old.Ermelinda Macarthur currently lives in Kenmore, WA; in the past Ermelinda has also lived in Long Beach CA, Arroyo Grande CA and Bothell WA.Other names that Ermelinda uses includes Ermelinda M Macarthur, Ermelinda M Flores, Ermelinda M Mac Arthur, Ermelinda Flores and Ermelinda M Thomas. 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.. Paul is charged with murder in connection with the 1996. Flores removed most of his personal belongings from his dorm room before it was ever searched by the police. I may have missed it so some assistance will be appreciated. If I was her I'd have never moved back to California. '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.. She was kidnapped.. A month later, Thomas home was reportedly one of four Flores family homes searched by authorities. A post shared by Your Own Backyard (@yourownbackyardpodcast) on Mar 27, 2019 at 8:45am PDT. Previous. Nothing in this portion of the documents states Thomas accepted the offer of immunity or provided any information to authorities. 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. Authorities in California are crediting a true-crime podcast for helping them solve the Kristin Smart case. But then again, this family doesnt make any sense. Smart has long been suspected to have been abducted and killed in May 1996, while she was a freshman at California. Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. Susan Flores reportedly told a co-worker (who is interviewed in Your Own Backyard) that Ruben was violently abusive. I have worked with Cal Poly interns for years and always ask if they were told anything about Kristen Smart during WOW. Paul Flores, 44, was last seen with Smart before she went missing on May 25, 1996. Approximately a dozen San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles county deputies descended Wednesday morning on the home of Paul Flores, a suspect in the 1996 disappearance of Cal Poly freshman Kristin Smart . The others stayed local, same! In August 2011, a Facebook page dedicated to the search for Smart published his exact address. The Daily Breeze reported in September 2016 that Flores was living in San Pedro, California, since 2011 and had been working in Irvine. Maybe she's just as awful as the rest of them, or maybe not. The 19-year-old was last seen in the company of then-fellow student Paul Flores, who claims he escorted Smart to her dorm, which was relatively empty over the Memorial Day weekend. 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. Paul Flores has long been the lone suspect in Smarts disappearance. Hope this brings an end to all these years wondering where she was. 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. 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. One can only image the horrors she grew up with. Cant blame her for wanting to get far away from the dysfunction. 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. At the time of Smarts disappearance, Flores was a 19-year-old food science major at Cal-Poly. His story repeatedly changed. His parents have been covering for him his whole life. Could answers be coming in Kristin Smarts disappearance? The same day, investigators also served warrants at an undisclosed location in SLO County and at a location in Washington State. Since the focus is on Paul Flores what is the alleged motive for him to have committed this crime. 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. We want to give you the support you need., The creator of the podcast, Your Own Backyard: The Disappearance of Kristin Smart, Chris Lambert told the Stockton Record that he believes Flores is responsible for Smarts death. My first impression was that she didnt have anything to do with it and that Chris was protecting her privacy. She did not walk away and go kill herself. A month later, Thomas home was reportedly one of four Flores family homes searched by authorities. Prior to that incident, Susan Flores and her boyfriend had filed a harassment lawsuit against Smarts family. Denise Smart told the Examiner in 1998, Were not after Paul Flores; were not trying to persecute Paul Flores. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. Why did they keep it? CategoriesFeatured, Special ReportsTagsKristin Smart, Paul Flores, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office. Most knew about it, no thanks to Poly, and now all do thanks to Chris Lambert. Unblurred are Paul Flores (top center) and Ermelinda Flores (top right). The parents stopped renewing the tags in 2010 and parked the Volkswagen in Rubin Flores' garage. Flores was home at the time and could be seen in news . In another case, he was granted probation. Paul Flores was the key witness in the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. So how does Cal Polys lack of accountability and my water cooler conversation violate any decent standard? But I don't think she actively participated. 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. Also in 2010, SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said he was committed to having the disappearance of Smart reexamined by investigators. The documents include information about a January 2020 appearance from a San Luis Obispo County sheriffs detective at Thomas Washington home. 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? The Kristin Smart disappearance: After 26 years, Paul Flores is convicted of murder 20 photos In 2011, the Smarts hoped those boulders would become a little lighter when Ian Parkinson became the . 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. Be part of the news. 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. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Thomas. I highly suspect that Paul and Ruben are both serial rapists/offenders. At the time of Smarts disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. The father and son were both in on it? "I feel good about the case at this point," Lambert told the Tribune. 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. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. I was thinking about that car the other day. 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. On May 25, 1996, Paul Flores was the last person known to have seen Kristin Smart before her disappearance from the Cal Poly campus. The Daily Beast reported in November 2016 that four women had come forward to accuse Flores of sexually assaulting them. After all, what she doesn't know won't hurt her. They sold the truck and the other car but kept the VW? During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. 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.. Officers booked Flores into the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center. The report said, citing police records, that Flores had a black eye on the day after Smarts disappearance. He needs to swing for the fence to get reelected. I believe (Flores) took her life. 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. It was just a matter of the way the machinery works. Flores and Smart had spoken at the party she had attended, witnesses said. One of his friends had told authorities that Flores already had a black eye when he showed up to play in a pick-up game. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. This sister can rot too if she helped. On Tues., April 13, 2021, Paul Flores and his father, Ruben Flores, were arrested in connection to Kristin Smart's case. 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. Paul Flores was taken into custody in the Los Angeles area, where he resides. "But I've felt good about it for a long time. Alexandra Wallace June 11, 2022. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. The authorities have stated that Kristin's remains have not yet been found. Then RF immediately called Ermalinda to possibly go get PF, while Ruben was en route. Comment Guidelines. Pretty sad how Cal Polys upper admin interfered with the PDs work and made this investigation go away. Paul Flores lived in this home from 1992 to late 1996, and sporadically throughout the years since. 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. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores' sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. But nope. He is the father of Paul Flores, the only suspect in the disappearance of Smart. It sounds like a scary environment with Pauls violent outbursts, the parents covering up for him and it sounds like RF was abusive as well, at least towards her mom. 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. Amanda Starrantino investigates where her missing person's case stands today. ive only been able to find one and now i cant even find that one. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. 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. 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. The detectives have more than what has been previously released, and that is very heartening. I always wonder if she was forced into it. Paul Flores was taken into custody in the Los Angeles area, where he resides. We would have had this moments years ago if Cal Poly PD hadnt screwed this up. Flores has no criminal record involving violent crime. An attorney representing Flores, Sarah Sanger could not be reached for comment. Unblurred are Paul Flores (right) and Ermelinda Flores (bottom right). "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. St. James Catholic School Christmas Party, 1982. Paul Flores plays soccer at St. James Catholic School, 1982. Paul Flores pictured in 2006. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Our main goal is to bring Kristin Smart home to her family and end this madness for you and your family. While her body has never been found, Kristin was declared legally dead in 2002. Deputies also dug in several places in search of remains. This educated many current residents. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. To believe the prosecutions case, we have to believe that there was a conspiracy, and that this conspiracy (family pact?) 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. BUT if she suspected anything she should have turned in her son. 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. Paul's sister reportedly lives in that area. ", "The podcast was one part of the whole formula," Lambert told the San Luis Obispo Tribune. Publicly available information confirms that Ermelinda left the state (and even the country at one point) to get away from this case. 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. I imagine Ruben has threatened to kill anyone - including Paul - who knows and doesnt stick to the story theyve been telling. The Modesto Bee reported in January 2003 that Scott Peterson, the man who was convicted of murdering his wife, Laci Peterson, in December 2002, was being eyed for link to the Smart case. In November 2019, supporters of Smarts family held a vigil outside of Susan Flores home, the San Luis Obispo Tribune reported at the time. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores' home. He was soon released from custody. Kristin Smart Disappearance Suspects Taken into Custody, Classmate of Kristin Smart Briefly Detained, Police Search Home Decades After Her Disappearance, Ga. Police Officer Arrested After Naked Body of Missing 16-Year-Old Girl Found in Woods, Ex-Boyfriend of Missing Md. Galambos says the letters referred to several crimes that Thomas may have committed, including being a possible accessory after the fact, or destruction of evidence, or even mishandling human remains., Galambos argument, in part, states that when trying to secure Thomas as a witness, the DAs Office fails to state which defendants actions or statements she witnessed and it fails to identify what actions and statements she witnessed. Doesnt sound plausible. Someone actually had to fund a newspaper sent to all SLO addresses to tell the truth. I don't think she was willingly involved. hurting anyone, they should have done the right thing and turn him in. 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. His father, Ruben, is facing a charge of accessory to murder. Smart was declared legally dead in 2002 and her body has yet to be recovered. My family loves me but they readily admit they'd help send my ass to jail if I had done anything having to do with goddam murder (people on Reddit have argued with me that helping conceal a murder is what a loving parent does during the Petito/Laundry case - if that's how you feel, I am begging you nicely not to reproduce). I always thought they used The sisters car to move the body from Pauls dorm and thats why she and Brett got married and never shared info. 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.. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Those dogs led officers to Flores mattress but no hard evidence was found. When I say I know Pauls involved, his own words saying so are one of the things I know that prove it. I forgot, theres more. 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. Mixed with pressure from Ruben. 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. If convicted, Paul, who has remained in custody since his arrested, faces a sentence of 25 years-to-life in prison. How Does This Happen, I started Biz in AG in 1989 ,I am now 58 I do not have any kids So Sad .. Monsters .. I feel bad for her. 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. The parents stopped renewing the tags in 2010 and parked the Volkswagen in Rubin Flores garage. Ms. Thomas informs me that she was never a witness to any crime, nor did she hear the defendants speak about any crimes., Thomas did not testify during the preliminary hearing nor has she been called yet as a witness during her father and brothers murder trial currently underway in Salinas (KSBY). More than 3,000 pages of documents have been released as part of the case. Authorities allege that Flores instead took Smart to his own dorm room and killed. Kristin Smart . 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?? 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. legal adult and dismissing her parents pleas, spreading rumors about her personal life and Spring quarter grades). We are giving you an opportunity to be a witness and not a defendant, as I'm not sure Paul will protect you. Authorities served another search warrant at Paul Flores home in April 2020. Ruben lived here with his wife, Susan, and their children, Ermelinda and Paul. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. I now know for sure he is, and Kristin is dead, and so do you.. It basically implies a video of Paul saying he did it. Same for the rest of his family. Support local news. Good question Ive often wondered that esp since her car could of been involved & other goss on here. "Me, my sister, my cousinPaul has no limits," she said, requesting anonymity. Paul was charged with the murder of Kristin Smart while Ruben was charged with being an accessory after the fact. 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. 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. Paul Flores, Smart's former university classmate, was the last known person to see her alive after volunteering to walk her home in her inebriated state from the party, police have said. Police questioned Flores but over the years he was never charged and remained mum about the case, invoking his Fifth Amendment right to remain silent when he was deposed in a 2005 wrongful death civil suit brought against him by Smart's parents, which they subsequently dropped. 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. The press release stated the sheriff's office will not be commenting any further and no additional information will be released at this time. He is the father of Paul Flores, the only suspect in the disappearance of Smart. No one ever saw Smart again. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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. 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