I know Pauls Attorney Mel had many plea agreement talks with the District Attorneys Office and know without a doubt that Paul Flores knows what happened to Kristin Smart and where her body is. Flores was home at the time and could be seen in news footage wearing a light blue hoodie. You are right, I asked the question here trolling for an answer. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. This educated many current residents. Id hate to see all the hard work our Sheriffs office has done unravel. The parents stopped renewing the tags in 2010 and parked the Volkswagen in Rubin Flores garage. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. Flores was imprisoned at Santa Barbara County Jail for a time. Wow! legal adult and dismissing her parents pleas, spreading rumors about her personal life and Spring quarter grades). ", "The podcast was one part of the whole formula," Lambert told the San Luis Obispo Tribune. Can anyone provide some insight as to how and why the entire Flores family has conspired to protect Paul and hide Kristins remains? 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. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. 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. The report said, citing police records, that Flores had a black eye on the day after Smarts disappearance. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Thomas. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. I feel for her. She declined to comment to reporters. 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. 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. 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. Flores was subpoenaed before a grand jury in relation to Smarts disappearance but left after just five minutes of questions. She was kidnapped.. KSBY Investigates: Kristin Smart Disappearance. But I believe Ruben trained him to prey on women. To the extent that he was forced to leave jobs because of the Smart family. Paul Flores was taken into custody in the Los Angeles area, where he resides. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores' sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. At the time of Smart's disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. Hopefully she has learned that she does not have to repeat or be complicit in it. 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.. His parents have been covering for him his whole life. Susan Flores reportedly told a co-worker (who is interviewed in Your Own Backyard) that Ruben was violently abusive. If I was her I'd have never moved back to California. I don't think she was willingly involved. 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. Flores has no criminal record involving violent crime. Cole states things have changed drastically due to advances in DNA technology, adding that evidence has been re-examined and vehicles belonging to Thomas and her family have been forensically searched. 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. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. 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. Deputies also dug in several places in search of remains. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores' home. I imagine Ruben has threatened to kill anyone - including Paul - who knows and doesnt stick to the story theyve been telling. Nothing ever mentioned to any of them. That's why he's the way he is. Deputies also dug in several places in search of remains. Peterson was a 24-year-old student at Cal Poly at the time of Smarts disappearance. This is really going to be something you dont expect. Someone actually had to fund a newspaper sent to all SLO addresses to tell the truth. One can only image the horrors she grew up with. Authorities served another search warrant at Paul Flores home in April 2020. A month later, Thomas home was reportedly one of four Flores family homes searched by authorities. 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. Paul Flores plays soccer at St. James Catholic School, 1982. Paul's sister reportedly lives in that area. Chris Lambert has indicated that Ermelinda and both of her ex husbands have been interviewed by investigators. It also said the office does not anticipate any additional news releases regarding this investigation. But nope. We may learn more if any of them are called to testify in the preliminary hearing. Critics called. The detectives have more than what has been previously released, and that is very heartening. All three answered no. 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. And if her body is here and local, I or anyone could potentially find it with a shovel and sleuthing skills.". Cant blame her for wanting to get far away from the dysfunction. 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 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.. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. On Tuesday, investigators used ground-penetrating radar under Rubin Flores home and in the backyard, and then dug in several places. BTW from Chris Lamberts podcast, I know that Ruben physically abused Susan which obviously speaks to his character. 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. 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. He was soon released from custody. I can show you a video of Paul admitting he knows what happened to Kristin Smart, his letter states. That was a huge judgment error. In order to produce the documentary, Lambert quit his job to devote himself to the podcast. On Tues., April 13, 2021, Paul Flores and his father, Ruben Flores, were arrested in connection to Kristin Smart's case. The same day, investigators also served warrants at an undisclosed location in SLO County and at a location in Washington State. The two alleged culprits are being held at the San Luis Obispo County . 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. I could not imagine being his mother. Also in 2010, SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said he was committed to having the disappearance of Smart reexamined by investigators. 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. Atascadero city manager announces retirement. Ermelinda Flores (top left) and Paul Flores (bottom), 1983. We would have had this moments years ago if Cal Poly PD hadnt screwed this up. Man sentenced to three months in prison for shooting and killing elephant seal, Helios Dayspring opens marijuana shop in Morro Bay, Driver killed in single-vehicle crash on Highway 41 in Atascadero, How much rain has fallen on SLO County? After all, what she doesn't know won't hurt her. 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). St. James Catholic School Christmas Party 1983. 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. ive only been able to find one and now i cant even find that one. It would seem like they would try to get rid of any vehicle that had evidence in it. Paul was charged with the murder of Kristin Smart while Ruben was charged with being an accessory after the fact. He needs to swing for the fence to get reelected. 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. 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 SLO County Sheriffs Office will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the case. Shes had two decades to end the Smarts torment. Cal Poly agreed that Kristens case would be incorporated as an educational tool into the freshmen Week of Welcome orientation. Paul is charged with murder in connection with the 1996 disappearance of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart. You can get varying levels of agreement about whether what I did directly led to an arrest. Paul Flores was the last person to see Kristin Smart alive in 1996, police say. 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? 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 Santa Maria Times reports that Flores has three DUI convictions on his record, as of 2007. About the case, Lambert said he feels good about the direction it is heading. Please address the Policies, events and arguments, not the person. 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. Thew newspaper adds that the Navy refused to take Flores because of his connection to the Smart case. Same. 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. It wouldnt be surprising to learn. 19 years later, still no body, no arrests made, and no answers. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. Lambert believes her remains are "local. I needed [the sheriff's office] to do their job. In August 2011, a Facebook page dedicated to the search for Smart published his exact address. 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. 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. Wow, you must be a real hoot to work for. It basically implies a video of Paul saying he did it. Paul Flores was the key witness in the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. 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. Paul had this look on his face, the relative said. I always thought Mike could tattle. If one of my brothers was a piece of shit like Paul I wouldnt stay silent and complicit.. Smart disappeared on her Cal Poly San Luis Obispo campus two decades ago and now the search there is back on. Paul's sister reportedly lives in that area. Hope this brings an end to all these years wondering where she was. The press release stated the sheriff's office will not be commenting any further and no additional information will be released at this time. Is this Susan posting? How do you stay friends with someone like that?!!!!! '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.. The pair appeared in San Luis Obispo Superior Court. 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. Might be referring to interview where Paul tells investigators that he thinks Kristin is dead. In November 2019, supporters of Smarts family held a vigil outside of Susan Flores home, the San Luis Obispo Tribune reported at the time. 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. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. The authorities have stated that Kristin's remains have not yet been found. Authorities arrested Ruben Flores after San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs deputies served a search warrant at his Arroyo Grande home. God, what a fucked up situation the Flores family put themselves into. Maybe she's just as awful as the rest of them, or maybe not. The Daily Breeze reported in September 2016 that Flores was living in San Pedro, California, since 2011 and had been working in Irvine. Is the Five Cities Fire Authority's future in jeopardy? Remember this story where his cousin spoke about him being a pervert: Me, my sister, my cousinPaul has no limits, she said, requesting anonymity. 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. If you do not want to take this offer now it will not be offered to you again and things will be used against you., He goes on to say in the letter that is not dated but referenced by Galambos that Paul will soon be in a position of needing to tell law enforcement his story and that the case will be solved soon., You can be the one who is responsible for ending this nightmare for everyone and move on with your life. 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