Authorities in California are crediting a true-crime podcast for helping them solve the Kristin Smart case. It basically implies a video of Paul saying he did it. Shortly after that, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff sniffer dogs were brought on the Cal Poly campus. 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. Paul Flores (44) and Ruben Flores (80) were taken into custody on April 13, 2021. Almost all knew nothing about it, thanks to Poly. They sold the truck and the other car but kept the VW? It would seem like they would try to get rid of any vehicle that had evidence in it. Paul had this look on his face, the relative said. I don't think she was willingly involved. I could not imagine being his mother. Nothing in this portion of the documents states Thomas accepted the offer of immunity or provided any information to authorities. Comment Guidelines. The comments below represent the opinion of the writer and do not represent the views or policies of CalCoastNews.com. This video shows the full deposition given by Paul Flores to the Smart family's attorney, James R. Murphy on November 14, 1997. 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. 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. Publicly available information confirms that Ermelinda left the state (and even the country at one point) to get away from this case. 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 was convicted of first degree murder on 10/18/2022. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores' home. The documents include information about a January 2020 appearance from a San Luis Obispo County sheriffs detective at Thomas Washington home. 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. Paul Flores has long been the lone suspect in Smarts disappearance. In August 2011, a Facebook page dedicated to the search for Smart published his exact address. '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 SLO County Sheriffs Office will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the case. ", "It's part of the reason I got involved in this," he told the Tribune. Sign up for PEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. 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. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? About the case, Lambert said he feels good about the direction it is heading. This sister can rot too if she helped. She was kidnapped.. Peterson was a 24-year-old student at Cal Poly at the time of Smarts disappearance. In January 2020, Smarts mother, Denise Smart, told the Stockton Record that she had been contacted by the FBI regarding her daughters disappearance. Would you? My first impression was that she didnt have anything to do with it and that Chris was protecting her privacy. There is new hope for answers in the murder mystery of Stockton native Kristin Smart. 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. Chris travels down to the South Bay, and attempts to trace Paul Flores' predatory behavior from its origins to the present day. Constructive debate is good; mockery, taunting, and name calling is not. 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. Very interesting read. 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. 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. But then again, this family doesnt make any sense. The pair appeared in San Luis Obispo Superior Court. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. Authorities served another search warrant at Paul Flores home in April 2020. You ALWAYS ask your interns about it? 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.. At the time of Smarts disappearance, Flores was a 19-year-old food science major at Cal-Poly. Support local news. 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.. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Susan Flores reportedly told a co-worker (who is interviewed in Your Own Backyard) that Ruben was violently abusive. 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. Critics called. 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. He needs to swing for the fence to get reelected. No? This educated many current residents. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. 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. It wouldnt be surprising to learn. "I feel good about the case at this point," Lambert told the Tribune. His father, Ruben, is facing a charge of accessory to murder. 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. 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. Without a doubt, I feel that Paul and Ruben are going to prison. ive only been able to find one and now i cant even find that one. The parents stopped renewing the tags in 2010 and parked the Volkswagen in Rubin Flores garage. Flores was home at the time and could be seen in news footage wearing a light blue hoodie. Paul Flores plays soccer at St. James Catholic School, 1982. Our main goal is to bring Kristin Smart home to her family and end this madness for you and your family. Smart was last seen as three fellow students helped her home following a party. 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. Their trial is expected to last into at least October. If Dan Dow prosecutes the case then the Flores have nothing to worry about. Press J to jump to the feed. Authorities allege that Flores instead took Smart to his own dorm room and killed. 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. A post shared by Your Own Backyard (@yourownbackyardpodcast) on Mar 27, 2019 at 8:45am PDT. 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. 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. On May 25, 1996, Paul Flores was the last person known to have seen Kristin Smart before her disappearance from the Cal Poly campus. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. KSBY Investigates: Kristin Smart Disappearance. All the news reports conveniently ignore Cal Polys obstruction in their timelines. Well let me educate you. 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. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Many include court filings and other evidence submitted by both sides as part of various motions. On Tuesday, investigators used ground-penetrating radar under Rubin Flores home and in the backyard, and then dug in several places. Is there indeed some kind of video with PF admitting he knows what happened? Unblurred are Paul Flores (top center) and Ermelinda Flores (top right). Ruben Flores, and his sister and mother . Authorities served another search warrant at Paul Flores home in April 2020. 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. 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.. Flores was named as a key witness in the case in July 1996. St. James Catholic School Christmas Party 1983. In another case, he was granted probation. Please address the Policies, events and arguments, not the person. Wow, you must be a real hoot to work for. Flores and Smart had spoken at the party she had attended, witnesses said. 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. 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. Flores, now 44, was arrested simultaneously along with his 80-year-old father Tuesday. That was a huge judgment error. In order to produce the documentary, Lambert quit his job to devote himself to the podcast. 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. Do you have a point you would like to make? The pair appeared in San Luis Obispo Superior Court. Dow . He had a black eye the next day. "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. 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. Paul's sister reportedly lives in that area. Shes had two decades to end the Smarts torment. The Smart family had no comment Wednesday. In only one of those instances, in 2000, did Flores serve time. Paul Flores was the primary suspect in the Kristin Smart disappearance for over 2 decades. 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. Thanks for the advice Dadbod! Kristin Smart was dropped in the dumpster and she is in the landfill. 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. Powered by. Paul Flores was taken into custody in the Los Angeles area, where he resides. And if her body is here and local, I or anyone could potentially find it with a shovel and sleuthing skills.". Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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. 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?? Smart has long been suspected to have been abducted and killed in May 1996, while she was a freshman at California. Last week, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office announced they have two vehicles related to the investigation in evidence. In Southern California, investigators served a search warrant at Paul Flores' San Pedro home. My personal opinion was that I was one piece of the formula.". Then RF immediately called Ermalinda to possibly go get PF, while Ruben was en route. Would you do the right thing? BUT if she suspected anything she should have turned in her son. 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. Flores, now 44, was arrested simultaneously along with his 80-year-old father Tuesday. He is the father of Paul Flores, the only suspect in the disappearance of Smart. Not that it excuses it, I can just see it clear as fucking day. 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. 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. "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. Paul is charged with murder in connection with the 1996. Wednesday afternoon, news crews were outside the home when Susan Flores pulled into the driveway. Paul Flores was the last person with Kristin Smart. Atascadero city manager announces retirement. Support local news. If someone in my family killed somebody and I knew, I would sing like a canary. I forgot, theres more. I may have missed it so some assistance will be appreciated. The Daily Breeze reported in September 2016 that Flores was living in San Pedro, California, since 2011 and had been working in Irvine. I typically respect family sticking together through thick and thin, but this is just beyond that scope. Good question Ive often wondered that esp since her car could of been involved & other goss on here. 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. Kristin Smart was declared legally dead in May 2002. 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. Cant blame her for wanting to get far away from the dysfunction. That's why he's the way he is. 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. On Tues., April 13, 2021, Paul Flores and his father, Ruben Flores, were arrested in connection to Kristin Smart's case. Apparently one witness may be an Australian exchange student who returned home after finals and was unaware of the case. BTW from Chris Lamberts podcast, I know that Ruben physically abused Susan which obviously speaks to his character. That was discovered after Flores turned himself in on a DUI charge. But I believe Ruben trained him to prey on women. Flores was among those students and was the last to see Smart alive. I've been waiting for a long, long time to come to some sort of resolution.". Ruben faces a maximum of three years in jail. 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. Denise Smart told the Examiner in 1998, Were not after Paul Flores; were not trying to persecute Paul Flores. 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. Paul Flores escorted Smart back to her dorm after an off-campus party. We know Paul is, there's evidence of such. 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). After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. Do a little research before sharing your sage advice. It was just a matter of the way the machinery works. Doesnt sound plausible. Chris Lambert has indicated that Ermelinda and both of her ex husbands have been interviewed by investigators. . IF you knew your family member was out raping girls? 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. Maybe people would be interested instead of just reading your posts that have an apparent trolling aspect to them? No one ever saw Smart again. I have zero sympathy for her or anyone else in her scumbag family. Flores was home at the time and could be seen in news . I hope they all do. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. It also said the office does not anticipate any additional news releases regarding this investigation. She was last seen alive with Paul Flores, a classmate who offered to walk an inebriated Smart to her room. 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. 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. Law enforcement served search warrants Wednesday in the missing person case of Kristin Smart. IF they knew he was out there murdering, raping etc. I highly suspect that Paul and Ruben are both serial rapists/offenders. Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. Flores was one of the last people to see Smart and has been identified as a person-of-interest in the case. At the time of Smarts disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. How do you stay friends with someone like that?!!!!! 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. Paul's sister reportedly lives in that area. Cal Polys only interest was in a coverup. The detectives have more than what has been previously released, and that is very heartening. Authorities arrested Ruben Flores after San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs deputies served a search warrant at his Arroyo Grande home. If convicted, Paul, who has remained in custody since his arrested, faces a sentence of 25 years-to-life in prison. 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.. Could answers be coming in Kristin Smarts disappearance? This is really going to be something you dont expect. Pretty sad how Cal Polys upper admin interfered with the PDs work and made this investigation go away. 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. Paul Flores, 44, was last seen with Smart before she went missing on May 25, 1996. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. Amanda Starrantino investigates where her missing person's case stands today. Flores sported the injury in his booking photo. Paul Flores at a St. James classmate's birthday party, 1983. While she told her parents to call her before she left, she never spoke to them. We may learn more if any of them are called to testify in the preliminary hearing. 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. To believe the prosecutions case, we have to believe that there was a conspiracy, and that this conspiracy (family pact?) Is the Five Cities Fire Authoritys future in jeopardy? "Me, my sister, my cousinPaul has no limits," she said, requesting anonymity. 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 press release stated the sheriff's office will not be commenting any further and no additional information will be released at this time. 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. 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. They continued to bungle the case for a month, not properly interviewing Paul Flores or other witnesses and never searching his room. The Santa Maria Times reports that Flores has three DUI convictions on his record, as of 2007. Cal Poly student, Kristin Smart, went missing in 1996. Smart was declared legally dead in 2002 and her body has yet to be recovered. Also in 2010, SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said he was committed to having the disappearance of Smart reexamined by investigators. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. 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 . The SLO County Sheriffs Office will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the case.
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