After seizing an old car, digging in the back yard and taking evidence San Luis Obispo County sheriff deputies concluded a two search of an Arroyo Grande home related to the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. Smart ended up attending an off-campus party, where she became intoxicated and passed out on a neighbor's lawn, according to witnesses. In only one of those instances, in 2000, did Flores serve time. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores home. Support local news. And if her body is here and local, I or anyone could potentially find it with a shovel and sleuthing skills.". We may learn more if any of them are called to testify in the preliminary hearing. So far Ive asked two attorneys and one probation officer. Either way, her involvement and the ex husbands involvement have always been mind boggling to me. Cal Poly agreed that Kristens case would be incorporated as an educational tool into the freshmen Week of Welcome orientation. 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 believe that they had just met the evening of her death so why is there a belief that he killed her? 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 . has been maintained for over twenty years. This sister can rot too if she helped. Paul Flores, 44, was last seen with Smart before she went missing on May 25, 1996. The comments below represent the opinion of the writer and do not represent the views or policies of CalCoastNews.com. My personal opinion was that I was one piece of the formula.". "Paul had this look on his face," the relative said. This is really going to be something you dont expect. God, what a fucked up situation the Flores family put themselves into. Also in 2010, SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said he was committed to having the disappearance of Smart reexamined by investigators. He had a black eye the next day. 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. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. Paul Flores lived in this home from 1992 to late 1996, and sporadically throughout the years since. hurting anyone, they should have done the right thing and turn him in. I always thought Mike could tattle. 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. Were after our daughter. Paul's sister reportedly lives in that area. Would love your thoughts, please comment. How Does This Happen, I started Biz in AG in 1989 ,I am now 58 I do not have any kids So Sad .. Monsters .. After Flores allegedly completed the trip with Smart, she was never seen again. 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. I needed [the sheriff's office] to do their job. 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 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Wow! After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. 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.. Smart has long been suspected to have been abducted and killed in May 1996, while she was a freshman at California. Paul Flores at a St. James classmate's birthday party, 1983. 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.. If convicted, Paul, who has remained in custody since his arrested, faces a sentence of 25 years-to-life in prison. We know Paul is, there's evidence of such. 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. Paul Flores plays soccer at St. James Catholic School, 1982. Be part of the news. 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. Cal Poly student, Kristin Smart, went missing in 1996. 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. After Smart's disappearance, the car was transferred into their parent's names. 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. He threw [my cousin] to the ground and got on top of her and putting his hands down her top even after he got his wallet. ", "It's part of the reason I got involved in this," he told the Tribune. 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. legal adult and dismissing her parents pleas, spreading rumors about her personal life and Spring quarter grades). The report said, citing police records, that Flores had a black eye on the day after Smarts disappearance. Paul Flores pictured in 2006. At the time of Smart's disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. I have zero sympathy for her or anyone else in her scumbag family. We are encouraged by the news of todays search of Ruben Flores property. Smarts family said in a statement they released on Monday. It also said the office does not anticipate any additional news releases regarding this investigation. ", "The podcast was one part of the whole formula," Lambert told the San Luis Obispo Tribune. Same for the rest of his family. 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. Flores was named as a key witness in the case in July 1996. 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. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Thomas. BUT if she suspected anything she should have turned in her son. The detectives have more than what has been previously released, and that is very heartening. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. Shes had two decades to end the Smarts torment. Can anyone provide some insight as to how and why the entire Flores family has conspired to protect Paul and hide Kristins remains? The press release stated the sheriff's office will not be commenting any further and no additional information will be released at this time. Mixed with pressure from Ruben. 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. 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 .. That's why he's the way he is. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Thomas. Cant blame her for wanting to get far away from the dysfunction. Laci Peterson had also been a student at Cal Poly. In Southern California, investigators served a search warrant at Paul Flores' San Pedro home. I was thinking about that car the other day. Then RF immediately called Ermalinda to possibly go get PF, while Ruben was en route. The father and son were both in on it? Lambert said, The biggest mistake I think the sheriffs department made was that the first sheriff commented within one year of investigating that if (Flores) didnt talk they would never be able to solve this. People vs. Flores #1: Motions. A month later, Thomas home was reportedly one of four Flores family homes searched by authorities. IF they knew he was out there murdering, raping etc. Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. Previous. Law enforcement served search warrants Wednesday in the missing person case of Kristin Smart. St. James Catholic School Christmas Party 1983. Flores, now 44, was arrested simultaneously along with his 80-year-old father Tuesday. 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. "In 2019, we interviewed several witnesses that had not been previously interviewed and some of that information came to light through the podcast that many of you are familiar with," he said. 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. Many include court filings and other evidence submitted by both sides as part of various motions. I wondered this too. 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. Back in 1996, with classes finished before the long Memorial Day weekend, Smart, a 19-year-old California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo student, called her parents on Friday, May 24, and left a message telling them that she and some friends were heading to a party at 8 p.m. that night. In November 2019, supporters of Smarts family held a vigil outside of Susan Flores home, the San Luis Obispo Tribune reported at the time. On Monday, deputies served a sealed search warrant at the home of Ruben Flores. His father, Ruben, is charged as an accessory, accused of helping cover up the crime. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. https://www.thedailybeast.com/four-women-say-the-man-suspected-of-murdering-a-college-student-sexually-assaulted-them. "But I've felt good about it for a long time. Paul Flores has long been the lone suspect in Smarts disappearance. 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. Could it also be the graduation party video where the mom asked him what he did with the missing girl? . 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.. Press J to jump to the feed. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Thomas. 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. 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. The pair appeared in San Luis Obispo Superior Court. A month later, Thomas home was reportedly one of four Flores family homes searched by authorities. Those dogs led officers to Flores mattress but no hard evidence was found. 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. I now know for sure he is, and Kristin is dead, and so do you.. ive only been able to find one and now i cant even find that one. I see the son Did nit get bail.. Good .. Has our district attorney ever tried a murder case? Paul Flores was taken into custody in the Los Angeles area, where he resides. Ruben Flores, and his sister and mother . 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