After all, what she doesn't know won't hurt her. That was a huge judgment error. In order to produce the documentary, Lambert quit his job to devote himself to the podcast. We would have had this moments years ago if Cal Poly PD hadnt screwed this up. More than 3,000 pages of documents have been released as part of the case. Flores was named as a key witness in the case in July 1996. Ms. Thomas informs me that she was never a witness to any crime, nor did she hear the defendants speak about any crimes.. The same day, investigators also served warrants at an undisclosed location in SLO County and at a location in Washington State. 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). That was discovered after Flores turned himself in on a DUI charge. Wednesday afternoon, news crews were outside the home when Susan Flores pulled into the driveway. IF you knew your family member was out raping girls? 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. The Smart family had no comment Wednesday. Critics called. We are encouraged by the news of todays search of Ruben Flores property. Smarts family said in a statement they released on Monday. Good question Ive often wondered that esp since her car could of been involved & other goss on here. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Thomas. The Santa Maria Times reports that Flores has three DUI convictions on his record, as of 2007. The authorities have stated that Kristin's remains have not yet been found. 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. Maybe Paul called Ruben that night from the pay phone. Flores wasn't amused. 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 letter from the DAs Office has similar wording about the immunity deal. Hopefully she has learned that she does not have to repeat or be complicit in it. Most knew about it, no thanks to Poly, and now all do thanks to Chris Lambert. 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.. 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. Id hate to see all the hard work our Sheriffs office has done unravel. Cal Poly student, Kristin Smart, went missing in 1996. Ruben lived here with his wife, Susan, and their children, Ermelinda and Paul. Thanks for sharing this. Deputies also dug in several places in search of remains. Be part of the news. While her body has never been found, Kristin was declared legally dead in 2002. Paul is very soon going to be in a position where he needs to tell us his story, this case will be solved soon. After Flores allegedly completed the trip with Smart, she was never seen again. Authorities arrested Ruben Flores after San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs deputies served a search warrant at his Arroyo Grande home. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Please address the Policies, events and arguments, not the person. Either way, I'm going to give her the benefit of the doubt. His story repeatedly changed. There is new hope for answers in the murder mystery of Stockton native Kristin Smart. Unblurred are Paul Flores (top center) and Ermelinda Flores (top right). 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. Last month, deputies conducted a two-day search for Smarts remains at the home of Ruben Flores. 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. 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. As for motive, Flores had and continues to have multiple allegations that he has raped or sexually harassed women, and also teens while he was in high school. My personal opinion was that I was one piece of the formula.". 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. Wow! His room was finally searched when the sheriff took over the case and at that point Paul had moved off campus and Cal Poly had deep cleaned his room, destroying any available evidence. Is this Susan posting? At one point, Flores said that he woke up with a black eye. I feel bad for her. Officers booked Flores into the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center. They used cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar to search Ruben Flores property. I always thought Mike could tattle. 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. Smart has long been suspected to have been abducted and killed in May 1996, while she was a freshman at California. She was kidnapped.. Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. It wouldnt be surprising to learn. Mixed with pressure from Ruben. All three answered no. The parents stopped renewing the tags in 2010 and parked the Volkswagen in Rubin Flores garage. 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. At the time of Smarts disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. In 2021, he was charged with her murder. IF they knew he was out there murdering, raping etc. Thew newspaper adds that the Navy refused to take Flores because of his connection to the Smart case. 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. The SLO County Sheriffs Office will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the case. has been maintained for over twenty years. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. So how does Cal Polys lack of accountability and my water cooler conversation violate any decent standard? 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. Lambert believes her remains are "local. Authorities allege that Flores instead took Smart to his own dorm room and killed. 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. 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. We are encouraged by the news of todays search of Ruben Flores property. Smarts family said in a statement they released on Monday. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. . Either way, her involvement and the ex husbands involvement have always been mind boggling to me. Also in 2010, SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said he was committed to having the disappearance of Smart reexamined by investigators. The Daily Beast report says that Flores is accused of having an accomplice in the crime. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Kristin Smart . At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Paul and Ruben Flores have. 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. Deputies also dug in several places in search of remains. 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. Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. Cal Polys only interest was in a coverup. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores' sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. Paul Flores was the key witness in the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. That's why he's the way he is. Flores was one of the last people to see Smart and has been identified as a person-of-interest in the case. His parents have been covering for him his whole life. ", "The podcast was one part of the whole formula," Lambert told the San Luis Obispo Tribune. 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. Nothing ever mentioned to any of them. To the extent that he was forced to leave jobs because of the Smart family. She did not walk away and dig herself a grave. But then again, this family doesnt make any sense. I typically respect family sticking together through thick and thin, but this is just beyond that scope. ive only been able to find one and now i cant even find that one. After Flores allegedly completed the trip with Smart, she was never seen again. 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. legal adult and dismissing her parents pleas, spreading rumors about her personal life and Spring quarter grades). Paul Flores was taken into custody in the Los Angeles area, where he resides. 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 is charged with murder in connection with the 1996. He is the father of Paul Flores, the only suspect in the disappearance of Smart. Very Sad .. 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.. Flores removed most of his personal belongings from his dorm room before it was ever searched by the police. 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. This is really going to be something you dont expect. I feel for her. 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. Now. 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. EXAMINING CALIFORNIA'S KRISTIN SMART TRIAL: THE . Thanks for the advice Dadbod! 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. "But I've felt good about it for a long time. When I say I know Pauls involved, his own words saying so are one of the things I know that prove it. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Paul Flores was convicted of first degree murder on 10/18/2022. I hope they all do. Nothing in this portion of the documents states Thomas accepted the offer of immunity or provided any information to authorities. The father and son were both in on it? Smart ended up attending an off-campus party, where she became intoxicated and passed out on a neighbor's lawn, according to witnesses. He had a black eye the next day. 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. Is the Five Cities Fire Authority's future in jeopardy? I've been waiting for a long, long time to come to some sort of resolution.". Paul and Ruben were arrested and charged in connection with Kristins death in April 2021. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. They used cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar to search Ruben Flores property. Support local news. Prior to that incident, Susan Flores and her boyfriend had filed a harassment lawsuit against Smarts family. Where is he today? Apparently one witness may be an Australian exchange student who returned home after finals and was unaware of the case. 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. Would love your thoughts, please comment. 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.. I always wonder if she was forced into it. Support local news. 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. Hope this brings an end to all these years wondering where she was. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Thomas. Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. Smart was declared legally dead in 2002 and her body has yet to be recovered. Their trial is expected to last into at least October. 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. The Charley Project goes on to say that Flores would regularly drink heavily and that he was not popular among the student body. In another case, he was granted probation. But in this case the Flores family likely looked the truth directly in the face about their family member (unfortunately, the truth being Kristin's deceased body in this case). 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. Paul Flores was the key witness in the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. The documents include information about a January 2020 appearance from a San Luis Obispo County sheriffs detective at Thomas Washington home. 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. "It's part of the reason I called it 'Your Own Backyard,' because of the frustration at the beginning was, 'Why are not enough people talking about this? 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. The pair appeared in San Luis Obispo Superior Court. Without a doubt, I feel that Paul and Ruben are going to prison. She was last seen alive with Paul Flores, a classmate who offered to walk an inebriated Smart to her room. Someone actually had to fund a newspaper sent to all SLO addresses to tell the truth. Paul Flores has long been the lone suspect in Smarts disappearance. Paul Flores has long been the lone suspect in Smarts disappearance. I have zero sympathy for her or anyone else in her scumbag family. 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. Powered by. It basically implies a video of Paul saying he did it. 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. Could answers be coming in Kristin Smarts disappearance? In November 2019, supporters of Smarts family held a vigil outside of Susan Flores home, the San Luis Obispo Tribune reported at the time. Chris Lambert has indicated that Ermelinda and both of her ex husbands have been interviewed by investigators. Smart disappeared on her Cal Poly San Luis Obispo campus two decades ago and now the search there is back on. I have worked with Cal Poly interns for years and always ask if they were told anything about Kristen Smart during WOW. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Alexandra Wallace June 11, 2022. Mom Is Presumed Dead, as Police Search for Possibly Suicidal Ex, Who Is Murder Suspect, Parents of Missing N.C. I cant recall another case of this nature where an entire family including extended family members worked together to protect a family member who committed murder. You ALWAYS ask your interns about it? 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. 19 years after the disappearance of Kristin Smart from Cal Poly's campus, Paul Flores still remains the only suspect. He needs to swing for the fence to get reelected. "I feel good about the case at this point," Lambert told the Tribune. Flores was home at the time and could be seen in news footage wearing a light blue hoodie. They continued to bungle the case for a month, not properly interviewing Paul Flores or other witnesses and never searching his room. Paul Flores (44) and Ruben Flores (80) were taken into custody on April 13, 2021. The pair appeared in San Luis Obispo Superior Court. KSBY Investigates: Kristin Smart Disappearance. Sign up for PEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Shortly after that, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff sniffer dogs were brought on the Cal Poly campus. Paul Flores at a St. James classmate's birthday party, 1983. 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. But I don't think she actively participated. 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. Do you have a point you would like to make? Flores was home at the time and could be seen in news . The Daily Breeze reported in September 2016 that Flores was living in San Pedro, California, since 2011 and had been working in Irvine. Why is the community not pushing for something to get done? 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? We may learn more if any of them are called to testify in the preliminary hearing. 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. She did not walk away and lose her life. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores home. 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. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. To believe the prosecutions case, we have to believe that there was a conspiracy, and that this conspiracy (family pact?) 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. 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Ruben Flores, and his sister and mother . His father Ruben Flores charged with being an accessory after the factwas found not. Also in 2010, SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said he was . In only one of those instances, in 2000, did Flores serve time. 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. And if her body is here and local, I or anyone could potentially find it with a shovel and sleuthing skills.". You can get varying levels of agreement about whether what I did directly led to an arrest. I could not imagine being his mother. Doesnt sound plausible. In Southern California, investigators served a search warrant at Paul Flores' San Pedro home. I believe (Flores) took her life. All the news reports conveniently ignore Cal Polys obstruction in their timelines. 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. 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. In Southern California, investigators served a search warrant at Paul Flores' San Pedro home. Send pics, videos and tips to CCN. Copy of immunity deal letter posted here. On Tuesday, investigators used ground-penetrating radar under Rubin Flores home and in the backyard, and then dug in several places. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. I don't think she was willingly involved. So far Ive asked two attorneys and one probation officer. 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. 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