Flores wasn't amused. 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. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores home on Monday afternoon. Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. 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. Apparently one witness may be an Australian exchange student who returned home after finals and was unaware of the case. At the time of Smarts disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. Is this Susan posting? Ermelinda Flores (top left) and Paul Flores (bottom), 1983. Flores, now 44, was arrested simultaneously along with his 80-year-old father Tuesday. Be part of the news. A post shared by Your Own Backyard (@yourownbackyardpodcast) on Mar 27, 2019 at 8:45am PDT. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? 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. I feel for her. The parents stopped renewing the tags in 2010 and parked the Volkswagen in Rubin Flores garage. Actually his violent behavior started earlier than high school. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores' sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. There is new hope for answers in the murder mystery of Stockton native Kristin Smart. Nothing in this portion of the documents states Thomas accepted the offer of immunity or provided any information to authorities. 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. Most knew about it, no thanks to Poly, and now all do thanks to Chris Lambert. I may have missed it so some assistance will be appreciated. His story repeatedly changed. Please, let the guilty be found, and her memory finally be at peace. After Smart's disappearance, the car was transferred into their parent's names. 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. 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. I was willing to do what I could to assist in that. But I believe Ruben trained him to prey on women. Could answers be coming in Kristin Smarts disappearance? The documents include information about a January 2020 appearance from a San Luis Obispo County sheriffs detective at Thomas Washington home. Flores dropped out of Cal Poly during the summer of 1996. 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. Either way, I'm going to give her the benefit of the doubt. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Thomas. Paul Flores escorted Smart back to her dorm after an off-campus party. Amanda Starrantino investigates where her missing person's case stands today. Well let me educate you. Paul's sister reportedly lives in that area. 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.. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. But then again, this family doesnt make any sense. The Smart family had no comment Wednesday. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Thomas. Authorities arrested Ruben Flores after San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs deputies served a search warrant at his Arroyo Grande home. Now. The detectives have more than what has been previously released, and that is very heartening. Authorities served another search warrant at Paul Flores home in April 2020. https://www.thedailybeast.com/four-women-say-the-man-suspected-of-murdering-a-college-student-sexually-assaulted-them. During a camping trip in Fresno, California, in the early 1990s, Flores's female cousins playfully swiped and hid his wallet while walking en route to a liquor store to purchase slush puppies. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. It also said the office does not anticipate any additional news releases regarding this investigation. 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. Can anyone provide some insight as to how and why the entire Flores family has conspired to protect Paul and hide Kristins remains? Shes had two decades to end the Smarts torment. 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. Ruben faces a maximum of three years in jail. This sister can rot too if she helped. Wow, you must be a real hoot to work for. 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. Authorities allege that Flores instead took Smart to his own dorm room and killed. In October 2022, Paul Flores, the man long suspected in her disappearance, was found guilty of murder. So far Ive asked two attorneys and one probation officer. I was thinking about that car the other day. 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. 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. I wondered this too. I see the son Did nit get bail.. Good .. Has our district attorney ever tried a murder case? . Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores home. Flores has no criminal record involving violent crime. Smart ended up attending an off-campus party, where she became intoxicated and passed out on a neighbor's lawn, according to witnesses. If Dan Dow prosecutes the case then the Flores have nothing to worry about. The letter sent to Thomas by San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs Detective Clint Cole, which was part of the documents Monterey County Superior Court Judge Jennifer OKeefe has allowed to be released, explains that Cole has been working on the Kristin Smart case for more than two years. 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 same day, investigators also served warrants at an undisclosed location in SLO County and at a location in Washington State. In Southern California, investigators served a search warrant at Paul Flores' San Pedro home. CategoriesFeatured, Special ReportsTagsKristin Smart, Paul Flores, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office. Paul Flores escorted Smart back to her dorm after an off-campus party. Susan Flores reportedly told a co-worker (who is interviewed in Your Own Backyard) that Ruben was violently abusive. I could not imagine being his mother. Flores faces a murder charge. We only want our daughter back. At the time of the article, Flores was living in Southern California. 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. has been maintained for over twenty years. KSBY Investigates: Kristin Smart Disappearance. I always wonder if she was forced into it. Denise Smart told the Examiner in 1998, Were not after Paul Flores; were not trying to persecute Paul Flores. The first husband would be a very interesting witness. Press J to jump to the feed. 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. Authorities arrested Ruben Flores after San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs deputies served a search warrant at his Arroyo Grande home. Chris travels down to the South Bay, and attempts to trace Paul Flores' predatory behavior from its origins to the present day. On Monday, deputies served a sealed search warrant at the home of Ruben Flores. Paul Flores was the last person with Kristin Smart. This video shows the full deposition given by Paul Flores to the Smart family's attorney, James R. Murphy on November 14, 1997. 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. I hope they all do. Flores faces a murder charge. 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. Brief explanation of how they screwed it up? Thanks for the advice Dadbod! The authorities have stated that Kristin's remains have not yet been found. Nothing ever mentioned to any of them. You are right, I asked the question here trolling for an answer. Alexandra Wallace June 11, 2022. 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. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Wow! Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. In January 2020, Smarts mother, Denise Smart, told the Stockton Record that she had been contacted by the FBI regarding her daughters disappearance. If I was her I'd have never moved back to California. Unblurred are Paul Flores (right) and Ermelinda Flores (bottom right). I now know for sure he is, and Kristin is dead, and so do you.. IF you knew your family member was out raping girls? We are encouraged by the news of todays search of Ruben Flores property. Smarts family said in a statement they released on Monday. 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. He is the father of Paul Flores, the only suspect in the disappearance of Smart. 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 . During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. Paul had this look on his face, the relative said. I typically respect family sticking together through thick and thin, but this is just beyond that scope. Do you have a point you would like to make? 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. BTW from Chris Lamberts podcast, I know that Ruben physically abused Susan which obviously speaks to his character. Cal Poly student, Kristin Smart, went missing in 1996. Chris Lambert has indicated that Ermelinda and both of her ex husbands have been interviewed by investigators. 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. Doesnt sound plausible. Last month, deputies conducted a two-day search for Smarts remains at the home of Ruben Flores. After Flores allegedly completed the trip with Smart, she was never seen again. An immunity deal was offered to her in 2020, Paul Flores in court July 18 during opening statements in the Kristin Smart murder trial happening in Salinas, Monterey Co. Superior Court/NBC News Dateline. 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. '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.. This could be conjecture but my guess is that since Chris is using her name that she is maybe more involved that previously thought, especially after her car was hauled out of Rubens garbage. Smart has long been suspected to have been abducted and killed in May 1996, while she was a freshman at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. 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. Peterson was a 24-year-old student at Cal Poly at the time of Smarts disappearance. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Copy of immunity deal letter posted here. To the extent that he was forced to leave jobs because of the Smart family. The documents include information about a January 2020 appearance from a San Luis Obispo County sheriffs detective at Thomas Washington home. 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. No? The father and son were both in on it? 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. Flores removed most of his personal belongings from his dorm room before it was ever searched by the police. 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. 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? Paul Flores has long been the lone suspect in Smarts disappearance. "Paul had this look on his face," the relative said. Thanks for sharing this. 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. 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