I love my family but I would never defend or stick by them after a crime like this. 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. But I believe Ruben trained him to prey on women. He needs to swing for the fence to get reelected. 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. Comment Guidelines. I feel bad for her. Might be referring to interview where Paul tells investigators that he thinks Kristin is dead. "We have no responsibility for her disappearance and what happened to that young woman, and I've said it in a court of law," she insisted to the station. I believe (Flores) took her life. It basically implies a video of Paul saying he did it. My first impression was that she didnt have anything to do with it and that Chris was protecting her privacy. 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? Last month, deputies conducted a two-day search for Smarts remains at the home of Ruben Flores. Flores dropped out of Cal Poly during the summer of 1996. After Smart's disappearance, the car was transferred into their parent's names. 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. Chris Lambert has indicated that Ermelinda and both of her ex husbands have been interviewed by investigators. Officers booked Flores into the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center. The Daily Breeze reported in September 2016 that Flores was living in San Pedro, California, since 2011 and had been working in Irvine. St. James Catholic School Christmas Party, 1982. 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 have zero sympathy for her or anyone else in her scumbag family. "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. Cal Poly PD, led by incompetent detective Mike Kennedy, refused to investigate her disappearance initially, suggesting that she probably just left town despite her having no car nor leaving any other signs she left town. We know Paul is, there's evidence of such. In 2007, Flores had a DUI case dismissed in Los Angeles County Superior Court. 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. Flores was subpoenaed before a grand jury in relation to Smarts disappearance but left after just five minutes of questions. Where is he today? Smart disappeared on her Cal Poly San Luis Obispo campus two decades ago and now the search there is back on. He tells Thomas that he has not attempted to contact her or anyone else from her family previously because it was obvious to me that former detectives harassed your family in the past and I do not operate that way., He states, When I started reviewing this case, I kept an open mind and assumed that Paul Flores was not involved in Kristins disappearance. At the time of Smarts disappearance, Flores was a 19-year-old food science major at Cal-Poly. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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. 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. On May 25, 1996, Paul Flores was the last person known to have seen Kristin Smart before her disappearance from the Cal Poly campus. 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. 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. If I was her I'd have never moved back to California. 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. Paul Flores pictured in 2006. . They used cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar to search Ruben Flores property. BTW from Chris Lamberts podcast, I know that Ruben physically abused Susan which obviously speaks to his character. I forgot, theres more. You ALWAYS ask your interns about it? Kristin Smart was declared legally dead in May 2002. Shortly after that, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff sniffer dogs were brought on the Cal Poly campus. Either way, I'm going to give her the benefit of the doubt. 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. We only want our daughter back. At the time of the article, Flores was living in Southern California. 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.. Officers booked Flores into the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center. Also in 2010, SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said he was committed to having the disappearance of Smart reexamined by investigators. Deputies also dug in several places in search of remains. Paul Flores was convicted of first degree murder on 10/18/2022. Unblurred are Paul Flores (top center) and Ermelinda Flores (top right). Paul Flores escorted Smart back to her dorm after an off-campus party. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. To believe the prosecutions case, we have to believe that there was a conspiracy, and that this conspiracy (family pact?) His parents have been covering for him his whole life. I've been waiting for a long, long time to come to some sort of resolution.". Paul Flores was the key witness in the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. 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. The Daily Beast reported in November 2016 that four women had come forward to accuse Flores of sexually assaulting them. 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. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Apparently one witness may be an Australian exchange student who returned home after finals and was unaware of the case. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Thomas. I don't think she was willingly involved. Mom Is Presumed Dead, as Police Search for Possibly Suicidal Ex, Who Is Murder Suspect, Parents of Missing N.C. hurting anyone, they should have done the right thing and turn him in. Audio from Flores father, Ruben Flores, can be heard on an episode of the podcast in which Ruben says he never spoke to his son about the disappearance of Smart. 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.. Dow . He lived in the dorm building across from Smarts room. I highly suspect that Paul and Ruben are both serial rapists/offenders. Doesnt sound plausible. She was last seen alive with Paul Flores, a classmate who offered to walk an inebriated Smart to her room. Brief explanation of how they screwed it up? On Tuesday, investigators used ground-penetrating radar under Rubin Flores home and in the backyard, and then dug in several places. 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. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores home on Monday afternoon. 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.. On Tuesday, investigators used ground-penetrating radar under Rubin Flores home and in the backyard, and then dug in several places. Susan Flores, the mother of Paul Flores, spoke to California outlet KSBY News on Tuesday, marking her first-ever press interview. In November 2019, supporters of Smarts family held a vigil outside of Susan Flores home, the San Luis Obispo Tribune reported at the time. "I feel good about the case at this point," Lambert told the Tribune. He was soon released from custody. Please, let the guilty be found, and her memory finally be at peace. Also in 2010, SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said he was . Paul is very soon going to be in a position where he needs to tell us his story, this case will be solved soon. Authorities arrested Ruben Flores after San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs deputies served a search warrant at his Arroyo Grande home. Approximately a dozen San Luis Obispo and Los Angeles county deputies descended Wednesday morning on the home of Paul Flores, a suspect in the 1996 disappearance of Cal Poly freshman Kristin Smart . On Monday, deputies served a sealed search warrant at the home of Ruben Flores. They sold the truck and the other car but kept the VW? Cole also states, this could have very well been an accident that night while telling Thomas he believes she knows what happened and had some involvement by being a good sister., Cole offers Thomas full immunity in exchange for her telling the truth about what she knows. Do you have a point you would like to make? Hundreds gather in Arroyo Grande for vigil in honor of Kristin Smart, Hundreds of people gathered in the Arroyo Grande Village on Sunday evening: to remember Kristin Smart, a Cal Poly student who went missing in 1996. "But I've felt good about it for a long time. Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. 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. The same day, investigators also served warrants at an undisclosed location in SLO County and at a location in Washington State. Could answers be coming in Kristin Smarts disappearance? Hopefully she has learned that she does not have to repeat or be complicit in it. Alexandra Wallace July 6, 2021. That was discovered after Flores turned himself in on a DUI charge. In exchange, Flores would disclose where Smarts remains are located. Support local news. Amanda Starrantino investigates where her missing person's case stands today. If one of my brothers was a piece of shit like Paul I wouldnt stay silent and complicit.. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Thomas. 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. Ruben lived here with his wife, Susan, and their children, Ermelinda and Paul. At the time of Smarts disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. The pair appeared in San Luis Obispo Superior Court. 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. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. 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. Without a doubt, I feel that Paul and Ruben are going to prison. People vs. Flores #1: Motions. 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. Lambert spoke about what he felt was the biggest error in the early investigation by the sheriffs office. We may learn more if any of them are called to testify in the preliminary hearing. 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. Flores, now 44, was arrested simultaneously along with his 80-year-old father Tuesday. Paul Flores was the primary suspect in the Kristin Smart disappearance for over 2 decades. I always thought Mike could tattle. 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. "As a result, we are precluded by law from disclosing any further details about them.". On Tues., April 13, 2021, Paul Flores and his father, Ruben Flores, were arrested in connection to Kristin Smart's case. She was last seen alive with Paul Flores, a classmate who offered to walk an inebriated Smart to her room. They used cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar to search Ruben Flores property. After Flores allegedly completed the trip with Smart, she was never seen again. I just logged on and the first two articles I read both have your comment asking about our DDs experience. Kristin Smart was dropped in the dumpster and she is in the landfill. She was kidnapped.. 19 years after the disappearance of Kristin Smart from Cal Poly's campus, Paul Flores still remains the only suspect. Do a little research before sharing your sage advice. Flores, now 44, was arrested simultaneously along with his 80-year-old father Tuesday. 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. More than 3,000 pages of documents have been released as part of the case. It would seem like they would try to get rid of any vehicle that had evidence in it. Id hate to see all the hard work our Sheriffs office has done unravel. I was willing to do what I could to assist in that. "Paul had this look on his face," the relative said. 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 . 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. If someone in my family killed somebody and I knew, I would sing like a canary. KSBY Investigates: Kristin Smart Disappearance. Previous. 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. You are right, I asked the question here trolling for an answer. Kirsten deserves better and her family deserves to bring her home. 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). Paul's sister reportedly lives in that area. St. James Catholic School Christmas Party 1983. I typically respect family sticking together through thick and thin, but this is just beyond that scope. Shes had two decades to end the Smarts torment. His father Ruben Flores charged with being an accessory after the factwas found not. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Thomas. 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. 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.. They Stole her life .. God Help Us & The family .. 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. Flores was among those students and was the last to see Smart alive. Flores was home at the time and could be seen in news footage wearing a light blue hoodie. No? Ruben Flores, and his sister and mother . Smart was declared legally dead in 2002 and her body has yet to be recovered. Lambert believes her remains are "local. The first husband would be a very interesting witness. 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