We are giving you an opportunity to be a witness and not a defendant, as I'm not sure Paul will protect you. How Does This Happen, I started Biz in AG in 1989 ,I am now 58 I do not have any kids So Sad .. Monsters .. Ermelinda Flores (top left) and Paul Flores (bottom), 1983. She did not walk away and go kill herself. Smart has long been suspected to have been abducted and killed in May 1996, while she was a freshman at California. The parents stopped renewing the tags in 2010 and parked the Volkswagen in Rubin Flores garage. Doesnt sound plausible. Flores, now 44, was arrested simultaneously along with his 80-year-old father Tuesday. His father, Ruben, is facing a charge of accessory to murder. In exchange, Flores would disclose where Smarts remains are located. 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. Deputies also dug in several places in search of remains. The Santa Maria Times reports that Flores has three DUI convictions on his record, as of 2007. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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. He had a black eye the next day. After Flores allegedly completed the trip with Smart, she was never seen again. It wouldnt be surprising to learn. After all, what she doesn't know won't hurt her. Comment Guidelines. 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. 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? I always thought Mike could tattle. 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. In August 2011, a Facebook page dedicated to the search for Smart published his exact address. Most knew about it, no thanks to Poly, and now all do thanks to Chris Lambert. 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. Atascadero city manager announces retirement. Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. Her house was raided/electronics taken last year along with her parents and brothers homes. I have worked with Cal Poly interns for years and always ask if they were told anything about Kristen Smart during WOW. Cal Poly student, Kristin Smart, went missing in 1996. 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. 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. Paul Flores at a St. James classmates birthday party, 1983. Paul is very soon going to be in a position where he needs to tell us his story, this case will be solved soon. 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. You can get varying levels of agreement about whether what I did directly led to an arrest. Getty ", "The podcast was one part of the whole formula," Lambert told the San Luis Obispo Tribune. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. 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). This video shows the full deposition given by Paul Flores to the Smart family's attorney, James R. Murphy on November 14, 1997. Wow! "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's sister reportedly lives in that area. The press release stated the sheriff's office will not be commenting any further and no additional information will be released at this time. 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. Nor could Ruben Flores' attorney, Harold Mesick. 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. Paul Flores was the key witness in the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. Then RF immediately called Ermalinda to possibly go get PF, while Ruben was en route. 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. 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. Can anyone provide some insight as to how and why the entire Flores family has conspired to protect Paul and hide Kristins remains? Paul Flores has long been the lone suspect in Smarts disappearance. I have zero sympathy for her or anyone else in her scumbag family. Where is he today? Officers booked Flores into the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center. "But I've felt good about it for a long time. Paul Flores, 44, was last seen with Smart before she went missing on May 25, 1996. Smart disappeared on her Cal Poly San Luis Obispo campus two decades ago and now the search there is back on. His father, Ruben, is facing a charge of accessory to murder. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. She did not walk away and dig herself a grave. The parents stopped renewing the tags in 2010 and parked the Volkswagen in Rubin Flores garage. 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. God, what a fucked up situation the Flores family put themselves into. In Southern California, investigators served a search warrant at Paul Flores' San Pedro home. Maybe she had no idea until she was actually in the middle of it. 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. 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. The comments below represent the opinion of the writer and do not represent the views or policies of CalCoastNews.com. Mixed with pressure from Ruben. 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). 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. This sister can rot too if she helped. 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. Paul Flores plays soccer at St. James Catholic School, 1982. Thanks for sharing this. "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. At the time of Smarts disappearance, Flores was a 19-year-old food science major at Cal-Poly. has been maintained for over twenty years. Authorities served another search warrant at Paul Flores home in April 2020. The Daily Breeze reported in September 2016 that Flores was living in San Pedro, California, since 2011 and had been working in Irvine. I love my family but I would never defend or stick by them after a crime like this. Unblurred are Paul Flores (right) and Ermelinda Flores (bottom right). Paul Flores lived in this home from 1992 to late 1996, and sporadically throughout the years since. His father, Ruben, is charged as an accessory, accused of helping cover up the crime. 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. More than 3,000 pages of documents have been released as part of the case. I typically respect family sticking together through thick and thin, but this is just beyond that scope. Maybe Paul called Ruben that night from the pay phone. 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. 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. That's why he's the way he is. Paul Flores escorted Smart back to her dorm after an off-campus party. I see the son Did nit get bail.. Good .. Has our district attorney ever tried a murder case? All the news reports conveniently ignore Cal Polys obstruction in their timelines. "The search warrants are limited in scope, and sealed by the court," public information officer Tony Cipolla stated. Flores and Smart had spoken at the party she had attended, witnesses said. I just logged on and the first two articles I read both have your comment asking about our DDs experience. I may have missed it so some assistance will be appreciated. Paul and Ruben Flores have. She probably saw her brother was being accused of murder, didn't make questions and at the first chance just took off. 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?? Constructive debate is good; mockery, taunting, and name calling is not. Also in 2010, SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said he was committed to having the disappearance of Smart reexamined by investigators. CategoriesFeatured, Special ReportsTagsKristin Smart, Paul Flores, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Officers booked Flores into the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores' sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. I imagine Ruben has threatened to kill anyone - including Paul - who knows and doesnt stick to the story theyve been telling. Authorities allege that Flores instead took Smart to his own dorm room and killed. Paul Flores was the last person to see Kristin Smart alive in 1996, police say. Mom Is Presumed Dead, as Police Search for Possibly Suicidal Ex, Who Is Murder Suspect, Parents of Missing N.C. Many include court filings and other evidence submitted by both sides as part of various motions. 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. Flores sported the injury in his booking photo. The same day, investigators also served warrants at an undisclosed location in SLO County and at a location in Washington State. If I was her I'd have never moved back to California. 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. Year along with his 80-year-old father Tuesday Smart to his own dorm room and killed in 1996. Had been nothing but a good neighbor - including paul - who knows and stick... 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