We may learn more if any of them are called to testify in the preliminary hearing. Ruben faces a maximum of three years in jail. Why did they keep it? To the extent that he was forced to leave jobs because of the Smart family. Is there indeed some kind of video with PF admitting he knows what happened? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Flores was among those students and was the last to see Smart alive. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. One can only image the horrors she grew up with. 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. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. 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. I feel for her. 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 just Ran into a Nut job Client .. What is wrong with people ,Folks work hard go to church .. How Could anyone Not report this .. In 2007, Flores had a DUI case dismissed in Los Angeles County Superior Court. '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.. Those dogs led officers to Flores mattress but no hard evidence was found. Same for the rest of his family. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores' sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. 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. Is this Susan posting? Wow, you must be a real hoot to work for. 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. A month later, Thomas home was reportedly one of four Flores family homes searched by authorities. Very Sad .. He is the father of Paul Flores, the only suspect in the disappearance of Smart. Paul had this look on his face, the relative said. Paul's sister reportedly lives in that area. 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. Paul Ruben Flores, 44, of San Pedro was arrested on suspicion of murder in connection to the disappearance of missing Cal Poly student Kristin Smart, according to the San Luis Obispo County. Last month, deputies conducted a two-day search for Smarts remains at the home of Ruben Flores. 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. 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. Would you do the right thing? Authorities served another search warrant at Paul Flores home in April 2020. No one ever saw Smart again. 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. On Monday, deputies served a sealed search warrant at the home of Ruben Flores. "Paul had this look on his face," the relative said. Paul and Ruben Flores have. At the time of Smarts disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. Press J to jump to the feed. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. 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. 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. If one of my brothers was a piece of shit like Paul I wouldnt stay silent and complicit.. This sister can rot too if she helped. Shortly after that, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff sniffer dogs were brought on the Cal Poly campus. Kristin Smart . "Even with what I found, I can't go arrest somebody. Four Women Say the Man Suspected of Murdering a College Student Sexually Assaulted Them JUSTICE DENIED Paul Flores was the last person seen with Kristin Smart before she vanished in 1996. 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. All the news reports conveniently ignore Cal Polys obstruction in their timelines. A month later, Thomas home was reportedly one of four Flores family homes searched by authorities. 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. I don't think she was willingly involved. Flores was named as a key witness in the case in July 1996. It also said the office does not anticipate any additional news releases regarding this investigation. In January 2020, Smarts mother, Denise Smart, told the Stockton Record that she had been contacted by the FBI regarding her daughters disappearance. After Flores allegedly completed the trip with Smart, she was never seen again. 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. Do a little research before sharing your sage advice. God, what a fucked up situation the Flores family put themselves into. But I believe Ruben trained him to prey on women. An attorney representing Flores, Sarah Sanger could not be reached for comment. ive only been able to find one and now i cant even find that one. So how does Cal Polys lack of accountability and my water cooler conversation violate any decent standard? We know Paul is, there's evidence of such. 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. He is the father of Paul Flores, the only suspect in the disappearance of Smart. Maybe Paul called Ruben that night from the pay phone. Maybe she had no idea until she was actually in the middle of it. CategoriesFeatured, Special ReportsTagsKristin Smart, Paul Flores, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Thomas. Publicly available information confirms that Ermelinda left the state (and even the country at one point) to get away from this case. Unblurred are Paul Flores (top center) and Ermelinda Flores (top right). 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. Paul Flores has long been the lone suspect in Smarts disappearance. Alexandra Wallace June 11, 2022. Deputies also dug in several places in search of remains. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? "Me, my sister, my cousinPaul has no limits," she said, requesting anonymity. Law enforcement served search warrants Wednesday in the missing person case of Kristin Smart. I am deeply immersed in true crime and other macabre topics on a basically daily basis, so it takes a lot to really spook me - the Flores family makes me ill. Paul and Ruben were arrested and charged in connection with Kristins death in April 2021. 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. You just have to wait a while for things to get done the District Attorney's Office, the Sheriff's Office and who's going to do which part. Kristin Smart murderer Paul Flores seeking a new trial, San Luis Obispo debates allowing bicyclists to ride on sidewalks. Kristin Smart was declared legally dead in May 2002. 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. "As a result, we are precluded by law from disclosing any further details about them.". 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. 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. At the time of Smarts disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. On Monday, deputies served a sealed search warrant at the home of Ruben Flores. To believe the prosecutions case, we have to believe that there was a conspiracy, and that this conspiracy (family pact?) Chris travels down to the South Bay, and attempts to trace Paul Flores' predatory behavior from its origins to the present day. Flores has no criminal record involving violent crime. 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. BTW from Chris Lamberts podcast, I know that Ruben physically abused Susan which obviously speaks to his character. The SLO County Sheriffs Office will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the case. 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. 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. Flores, now 44, was arrested simultaneously along with his 80-year-old father Tuesday. I always wonder if she was forced into it. The pair appeared in San Luis Obispo Superior Court. IF they knew he was out there murdering, raping etc. The Daily Beast report says that Flores is accused of having an accomplice in the crime. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Dow . She probably saw her brother was being accused of murder, didn't make questions and at the first chance just took off. Someone actually had to fund a newspaper sent to all SLO addresses to tell the truth. On Tuesday, investigators used ground-penetrating radar under Rubin Flores home and in the backyard, and then dug in several places. Just a reminder everyone, don't give out identifying information, link to people's profiles or anything else that could be construed as doxxing. There is new hope for answers in the murder mystery of Stockton native Kristin Smart. FBI investigators were seen putting up tape around the home on East Branch St. "Something is happening and I am definitely excited to see what comes from it," said Matthew Harrington, who witnessed the search. 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. If Dan Dow prosecutes the case then the Flores have nothing to worry about. 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. His father, Ruben, is facing a charge of accessory to murder. Ruben lived here with his wife, Susan, and their children, Ermelinda and Paul. 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. Thew newspaper adds that the Navy refused to take Flores because of his connection to the Smart case. 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. BUT if she suspected anything she should have turned in her son. 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.. Cal Poly student, Kristin Smart, went missing in 1996. Denise Smart said that she was told, Be ready. Mom Is Presumed Dead, as Police Search for Possibly Suicidal Ex, Who Is Murder Suspect, Parents of Missing N.C. Paul Flores was taken into custody in the Los Angeles area, where he resides. We only want our daughter back. At the time of the article, Flores was living in Southern California. I was thinking about that car the other day. This educated many current residents. 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. 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. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Thomas. Paul Flores was the key witness in the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. Support local news. . Then RF immediately called Ermalinda to possibly go get PF, while Ruben was en route. But then again, this family doesnt make any sense. Heres hoping that the truth about what that dirtbag and his dad did comes out and Kristin gets the justice she deserves. Please, let the guilty be found, and her memory finally be at peace. 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.. Nothing in this portion of the documents states Thomas accepted the offer of immunity or provided any information to authorities. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. I needed [the sheriff's office] to do their job. 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. Constructive debate is good; mockery, taunting, and name calling is not. Ermelinda Flores (top left) and Paul Flores (bottom), 1983. Paul Flores was the last person with Kristin Smart. More than 3,000 pages of documents have been released as part of the case. The parents stopped renewing the tags in 2010 and parked the Volkswagen in Rubin Flores garage. She did not walk away and lose her life. Flores faces a murder charge. 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. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. I could not imagine being his mother. 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. 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. 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. 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. On Tues., April 13, 2021, Paul Flores and his father, Ruben Flores, were arrested in connection to Kristin Smart's case. Authorities allege that Flores instead took Smart to his own dorm room and killed. 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. At the time of Smart's disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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. 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. His parents have been covering for him his whole life. I now know for sure he is, and Kristin is dead, and so do you.. But nope. 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). Doesnt sound plausible. No? 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 imagine Ruben has threatened to kill anyone - including Paul - who knows and doesnt stick to the story theyve been telling. "But I've felt good about it for a long time. 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 towed the car from Rubin Flores home. Paul Flores was the last person to see Kristin Smart alive in 1996, police say. 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. Is the Five Cities Fire Authority's future in jeopardy? Authorities arrested Ruben Flores after San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs deputies served a search warrant at his Arroyo Grande home. It was just a matter of the way the machinery works. Paul is charged with murder in connection with the 1996 disappearance of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart. I may have missed it so some assistance will be appreciated. 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. Deputies also dug in several places in search of remains. 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Susan Flores reportedly told a co-worker (who is interviewed in Your Own Backyard) that Ruben was violently abusive. 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. Not to be a cynic but the Republican DA faces a BLM challenge from an increasing Berkeley-esque electorate. 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. They are true psychopaths, and Ruben and Susan's behavior since Kristin's disappearance helps me understand why Paul is as sick and disturbed as he is. Its an ugly secret that made the Smart family unnecessarily agonize for nearly 25 years! Chris Lambert has indicated that Ermelinda and both of her ex husbands have been interviewed by investigators. 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.. I was willing to do what I could to assist in that. You are right, I asked the question here trolling for an answer. Sign up for PEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Might be referring to interview where Paul tells investigators that he thinks Kristin is dead. 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. Either way, her involvement and the ex husbands involvement have always been mind boggling to me. 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. has been maintained for over twenty years. Paul Flores pictured in 2006. He lived in the dorm building across from Smarts room. The press release stated the sheriff's office will not be commenting any further and no additional information will be released at this time. St. James Catholic School Christmas Party, 1982. He had been sentenced to 240 days in the crime. 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. 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. 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. His father Ruben Flores charged with being an accessory after the factwas found not. Flores was subpoenaed before a grand jury in relation to Smarts disappearance but left after just five minutes of questions. They sold the truck and the other car but kept the VW? Actually his violent behavior started earlier than high school. Paul Flores escorted Smart back to her dorm after an off-campus party. They used cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar to search Ruben Flores property. 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. Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. That's why he's the way he is. Paul Flores, 44, was last seen with Smart before she went missing on May 25, 1996. Paul's sister reportedly lives in that area. 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. 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. While her body has never been found, Kristin was declared legally dead in 2002. They Stole her life .. God Help Us & The family .. True. Paul Flores at a St. James classmate's birthday party, 1983. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. His father, Ruben, is charged as an accessory, accused of helping cover up the crime. If I was her I'd have never moved back to California. Paul Flores was taken into custody in the Los Angeles area, where he resides. Prior to that incident, Susan Flores and her boyfriend had filed a harassment lawsuit against Smarts family. Mixed with pressure from Ruben. At the time of Smarts disappearance, Flores was a 19-year-old food science major at Cal-Poly. Flores, now 44, was arrested simultaneously along with his 80-year-old father Tuesday. https://www.thedailybeast.com/four-women-say-the-man-suspected-of-murdering-a-college-student-sexually-assaulted-them. The letter from the DAs Office has similar wording about the immunity deal. Kirsten deserves better and her family deserves to bring her home. 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. A post shared by Your Own Backyard (@yourownbackyardpodcast) on Mar 27, 2019 at 8:45am PDT. 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. About the case, Lambert said he feels good about the direction it is heading. That was discovered after Flores turned himself in on a DUI charge. 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. 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.. 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. The Santa Maria Times reports that Flores has three DUI convictions on his record, as of 2007. Denise Smart told the Examiner in 1998, Were not after Paul Flores; were not trying to persecute Paul Flores. How Does This Happen, I started Biz in AG in 1989 ,I am now 58 I do not have any kids So Sad .. Monsters .. 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. 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. I love my family but I would never defend or stick by them after a crime like this. Nothing ever mentioned to any of them. After Smart's disappearance, the car was transferred into their parent's names.