The documents include information about a January 2020 appearance from a San Luis Obispo County sheriffs detective at Thomas Washington home. Ms. Thomas informs me that she was never a witness to any crime, nor did she hear the defendants speak about any crimes.. In 2007, Flores had a DUI case dismissed in Los Angeles County Superior Court. Very Sad .. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores' sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. Prior to that incident, Susan Flores and her boyfriend had filed a harassment lawsuit against Smarts family. 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. 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.. has been maintained for over twenty years. So far Ive asked two attorneys and one probation officer. Paul Flores escorted Smart back to her dorm after an off-campus party. An attorney representing Flores, Sarah Sanger could not be reached for comment. Please, let the guilty be found, and her memory finally be at peace. We would have had this moments years ago if Cal Poly PD hadnt screwed this up. Could it also be the graduation party video where the mom asked him what he did with the missing girl? Now. I feel for her. 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. 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. Press J to jump to the feed. A post shared by Your Own Backyard (@yourownbackyardpodcast) on Mar 27, 2019 at 8:45am PDT. 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. We may learn more if any of them are called to testify in the preliminary hearing. I feel bad for her. 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. If convicted, Paul, who has remained in custody since his arrested, faces a sentence of 25 years-to-life in prison. Video by: Laura Dickinson READ MORE: sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article237462089.html More from The Tribune: Subscribe: bit.ly/2HrSD3v Twitter: twitter.com/SLOTribune Facebook: facebook.com/SLOTribune/ Website: sanluisobispo.com/ Digital news subscription: bit.ly/2HGn19E, Teenage Porn Star Controversy Rocks California High School. Cal Poly student, Kristin Smart, went missing in 1996. Remember this story where his cousin spoke about him being a pervert: Me, my sister, my cousinPaul has no limits, she said, requesting anonymity. They Stole her life .. God Help Us & The family .. The Daily Beast reported in November 2016 that four women had come forward to accuse Flores of sexually assaulting them. Were after our daughter. He is the father of Paul Flores, the only suspect in the disappearance of Smart. The two trucks, which sheriff's officials say belonged to family members of Paul Flores in 1996, have been a hot topic in episodes of the "Your Own Backyard" podcast, which chronicles the disappearance of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart in 1996 and the investigation that followed. Maybe she had no idea until she was actually in the middle of it. I always wonder if she was forced into it. The others stayed local, same! 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.. 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. 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. Paul Flores was taken into custody in the Los Angeles area, where he resides. 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. Cal Polys only interest was in a coverup. 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. 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. Id hate to see all the hard work our Sheriffs office has done unravel. This sister can rot too if she helped. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. Paul Flores has long been the lone suspect in Smarts disappearance. 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. 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. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Thomas. She probably saw her brother was being accused of murder, didn't make questions and at the first chance just took off. Flores was one of the last people to see Smart and has been identified as a person-of-interest in the case. It basically implies a video of Paul saying he did it. Amanda Starrantino investigates where her missing person's case stands today. According to the Charley Project, Flores had been making poor grades and was in danger of being kicked out of school due after he received a DUI. 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. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. 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. At the time of Smarts disappearance, Flores was a 19-year-old food science major at Cal-Poly. 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). We know Paul is, there's evidence of such. 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.. 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. In another case, he was granted probation. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. Paul Flores was the last person to see Kristin Smart alive in 1996, police say. The pair appeared in San Luis Obispo Superior Court. Maybe she's just as awful as the rest of them, or maybe not. Flores wasn't amused. Flores was among those students and was the last to see Smart alive. And if her body is here and local, I or anyone could potentially find it with a shovel and sleuthing skills.". He had a black eye the next day. Send pics, videos and tips to CCN. 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. 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. I think PF/RB used her car for something regarding Kristin - which is why they never got rid of it and it was just sitting in Ruben's garage. That's why he's the way he is. They used cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar to search Ruben Flores property. 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. Hope this brings an end to all these years wondering where she was. We are giving you an opportunity to be a witness and not a defendant, as I'm not sure Paul will protect you. 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. Please address the Policies, events and arguments, not the person. Would love your thoughts, please comment. I forgot, theres more. Two of those locations are in San Luis Obispo County, one location is in Los Angeles County and one location is in Washington State, the press release stated. 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 .. Law enforcement served search warrants Wednesday in the missing person case of Kristin Smart. She was last seen alive with Paul Flores, a classmate who offered to walk an inebriated Smart to her room. Officers booked Flores into the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center. On Tuesday, investigators used ground-penetrating radar under Rubin Flores home and in the backyard, and then dug in several places. "Me, my sister, my cousinPaul has no limits," she said, requesting anonymity. He needs to swing for the fence to get reelected. Peterson was a 24-year-old student at Cal Poly at the time of Smarts disappearance. I just logged on and the first two articles I read both have your comment asking about our DDs experience. The sheriff's office also detailed the work that has been done on the case since it was made a priority for the department in 2011: Related: SLO Co. Sheriff confirms key pieces of evidence in Kristin Smart case, Investigators search home of Susan Flores in Arroyo Grande. If someone in my family killed somebody and I knew, I would sing like a canary. Paul Flores at a St. James classmate's birthday party, 1983. 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. Previous. CategoriesFeatured, Special ReportsTagsKristin Smart, Paul Flores, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office. The authorities have stated that Kristin's remains have not yet been found. Publicly available information confirms that Ermelinda left the state (and even the country at one point) to get away from this case. Flores was named as a key witness in the case in July 1996. Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. Very interesting read. He lived in the dorm building across from Smarts room. I was thinking about that car the other day. 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. 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. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Thomas. We were outside and Susan Flores pulls up in red car and says to us Hows it going guys? We ask if she wants to talk to the media and this is her response. #KristinSmart @KSBY pic.twitter.com/vNwNdxkK4L. Denise Smart told the Examiner in 1998, Were not after Paul Flores; were not trying to persecute Paul Flores. To his credit, the Sheriff both credited Matthew Lamberts podcast series and admitted mistakes (2 weeks B4 any investigation, dorm room cleaned, ignoring roommates pleas the day after she disappeared, wont seek warrant for bank records because shes a 19 y.o. 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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. Authorities allege that Flores instead took Smart to his own dorm room and killed. Flores, now 44, was arrested simultaneously along with his 80-year-old father Tuesday. Would you do the right thing? After Smart's disappearance, the car was transferred into their parent's names. Same. Why is the community not pushing for something to get done? 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. On Tuesday, investigators used ground-penetrating radar under Rubin Flores home and in the backyard, and then dug in several places. 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. All three answered no. I needed [the sheriff's office] to do their job. Smart ended up attending an off-campus party, where she became intoxicated and passed out on a neighbor's lawn, according to witnesses. Ruben lived here with his wife, Susan, and their children, Ermelinda and Paul. "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? Support local news. Shes had two decades to end the Smarts torment. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Paul Flores (44) and Ruben Flores (80) were taken into custody on April 13, 2021. 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. I believe that they had just met the evening of her death so why is there a belief that he killed her? The parents stopped renewing the tags in 2010 and parked the Volkswagen in Rubin Flores' garage. His father Ruben Flores charged with being an accessory after the factwas found not. His parents have been covering for him his whole life. 19 years after the disappearance of Kristin Smart from Cal Poly's campus, Paul Flores still remains the only suspect. About the case, Lambert said he feels good about the direction it is heading. Chris travels down to the South Bay, and attempts to trace Paul Flores' predatory behavior from its origins to the present day. He is the father of Paul Flores, the only suspect in the disappearance of Smart. She did not walk away and dig herself a grave. 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. 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 letter from the DAs Office has similar wording about the immunity deal. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Thomas. Either way, her involvement and the ex husbands involvement have always been mind boggling to me. Mom Is Presumed Dead, as Police Search for Possibly Suicidal Ex, Who Is Murder Suspect, Parents of Missing N.C. The report said, citing police records, that Flores had a black eye on the day after Smarts disappearance. After Flores allegedly completed the trip with Smart, she was never seen again. ", "The podcast was one part of the whole formula," Lambert told the San Luis Obispo Tribune. 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. Getty Do a little research before sharing your sage advice. You can get varying levels of agreement about whether what I did directly led to an arrest. Chris Lambert has indicated that Ermelinda and both of her ex husbands have been interviewed by investigators. I find it weird there are practically 0 pictures of Ermelinda in comparison to the other members of her family, but maybe its because she moved? Paul Flores was the last person with Kristin Smart. I always thought Mike could tattle. 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. Thanks for sharing this. God, what a fucked up situation the Flores family put themselves into. Last month, deputies conducted a two-day search for Smarts remains at the home of Ruben Flores. Wednesday afternoon, news crews were outside the home when Susan Flores pulled into the driveway. The SLO County Sheriffs Office will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the case. Thomas attorney says she accepted the letters, but did not give any statements and later goes on to say that Thomas should not have to testify because she does not have any material testimony to provide during any proceedings in this case and also states she does not qualify as a material witness.. Paul 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. Flores faces a murder charge. 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. Not that it excuses it, I can just see it clear as fucking day. In only one of those instances, in 2000, did Flores serve time. Paul's sister reportedly lives in that area. Authorities allege that Flores instead took Smart to his own dorm room and killed. Be part of the news. Paul Flores, 44, was last seen with Smart before she went missing on May 25, 1996. No? We are encouraged by the news of todays search of Ruben Flores property. Smarts family said in a statement they released on Monday. This is really going to be something you dont expect. Did you want to make a point or maybe do your own research to back up any insinuations you may have and share with us? 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. 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. Flores was home at the time and could be seen in news . 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. Paul Flores lived in this home from 1992 to late 1996, and sporadically throughout the years since. Maybe Paul called Ruben that night from the pay phone. To the extent that he was forced to leave jobs because of the Smart family. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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?? When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Thanks for the advice Dadbod! Paul and Ruben Flores have. If Dan Dow prosecutes the case then the Flores have nothing to worry about. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. The two alleged culprits are being held at the San Luis Obispo County . Flores removed most of his personal belongings from his dorm room before it was ever searched by the police. You are right, I asked the question here trolling for an answer. 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. 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. Susan Flores, an Arroyo Grande resident whose son Paul is the prime suspect in Smart's disappearance, broke her silence after new searches in the haunting case last week. "But I've felt good about it for a long time. My personal opinion was that I was one piece of the formula.". Is this Susan posting? Would you? The Santa Maria Times reports that Flores has three DUI convictions on his record, as of 2007. After Smart's disappearance, the car was transferred into their parent's names. Paul is charged with murder in connection with the 1996 disappearance of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart. I hate to make things any darker than they already are, but I truly wonder if Paul ever tried anything on her. Paul is charged with murder in connection with the 1996. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Heres hoping that the truth about what that dirtbag and his dad did comes out and Kristin gets the justice she deserves. Paul Flores was convicted of first degree murder on 10/18/2022. "The search warrants are limited in scope, and sealed by the court," public information officer Tony Cipolla stated. The documents include information about a January 2020 appearance from a San Luis Obispo County sheriffs detective at Thomas Washington home. 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. In 1998, the San Francisco Examiner ran a feature on Flores that included a quote from his former lawyer, Greg Coates, who said that there were no facts to indicate that Paul had anything to do with the disappearance of Kristin Smart.. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Kristin Smart investigation: A timeline of the Cal Poly student's disappearance, SLO Co. Sheriff confirms key pieces of evidence in Kristin Smart case, Conducting physical evidence searches at nine separate locations, A complete re-examination of every item of physical evidence seized by all agencies involved in this case, Submission of 37 evidence items from the early days of the case for modern DNA testing, Conducting 91 person to person interviews. I see the son Did nit get bail.. Good .. Has our district attorney ever tried a murder case? They probably used her car because she was the least "famous" member of the family (yeah let's involve her in a MURDER because that's what FAMILIES do). Cal Poly agreed that Kristens case would be incorporated as an educational tool into the freshmen Week of Welcome orientation. I have zero sympathy for her or anyone else in her scumbag family. Kristin Smart was dropped in the dumpster and she is in the landfill. 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. Mixed with pressure from Ruben. So how does Cal Polys lack of accountability and my water cooler conversation violate any decent standard? Also in 2010, SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said he was committed to having the disappearance of Smart reexamined by investigators. I hope they all do. Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. Smart disappeared on her Cal Poly San Luis Obispo campus two decades ago and now the search there is back on. Smart was last seen as three fellow students helped her home following a party. Powered by. Could answers be coming in Kristin Smarts disappearance? At one point, Flores said that he woke up with a black eye. Flores sported the injury in his booking photo. In Southern California, investigators served a search warrant at Paul Flores' San Pedro home. 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. This educated many current residents. Many include court filings and other evidence submitted by both sides as part of various motions. I imagine Ruben has threatened to kill anyone - including Paul - who knows and doesnt stick to the story theyve been telling. At the time of Smarts disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. Paul Flores pictured in 2006. On Monday, deputies served a sealed search warrant at the home of Ruben Flores. Paul Flores has long been the lone suspect in Smarts disappearance. https://www.thedailybeast.com/four-women-say-the-man-suspected-of-murdering-a-college-student-sexually-assaulted-them. BTW from Chris Lamberts podcast, I know that Ruben physically abused Susan which obviously speaks to his character. In 2021, he was charged with her murder. For his part, the podcaster, Chris Lambert, said he "was one piece of the formula. Paul was charged with the murder of Kristin Smart while Ruben was charged with being an accessory after the fact. 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. Ruben faces a maximum of three years in jail. 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. The parents stopped renewing the tags in 2010 and parked the Volkswagen in Rubin Flores garage. 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. He had been sentenced to 240 days in the crime. Flores was home at the time and could be seen in news footage wearing a light blue hoodie. His father, Ruben, is facing a charge of accessory to murder. Why did they keep it? Is there indeed some kind of video with PF admitting he knows what happened? 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