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. A month later, Thomas home was reportedly one of four Flores family homes searched by authorities. Paul Flores was taken into custody in the Los Angeles area, where he resides. When I say I know Pauls involved, his own words saying so are one of the things I know that prove it. Law enforcement served search warrants Wednesday in the missing person case of Kristin Smart. This sister can rot too if she helped. On Tuesday, investigators used ground-penetrating radar under Rubin Flores home and in the backyard, and then dug in several places. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. Lambert believes her remains are "local. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. That was a huge judgment error. In order to produce the documentary, Lambert quit his job to devote himself to the podcast. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. After Flores allegedly completed the trip with Smart, she was never seen again. Paul Flores was the key witness in the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. At the time of Smarts disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Thomas. After Flores allegedly completed the trip with Smart, she was never seen again. Kristin Smart was dropped in the dumpster and she is in the landfill. Our main goal is to bring Kristin Smart home to her family and end this madness for you and your family. The father and son were both in on it? But then again, this family doesnt make any sense. The others stayed local, same! 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. Please, let the guilty be found, and her memory finally be at peace. They used cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar to search Ruben Flores property. 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. 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. 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. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. 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. 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. Paul Flores was the last person to see Kristin Smart alive in 1996, police say. Maybe Paul called Ruben that night from the pay phone. Almost all knew nothing about it, thanks to Poly. 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. His father, Ruben, is facing a charge of accessory to murder. Atascadero city manager announces retirement. While she told her parents to call her before she left, she never spoke to them. Paul's sister reportedly lives in that area. Apparently one witness may be an Australian exchange student who returned home after finals and was unaware of the case. Id hate to see all the hard work our Sheriffs office has done unravel. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. It remains to be seen if any of them have been cooperative but Chris indicated recently that, at least in the past, husband #1 was close to PF (and remained in contact with him after the divorce) and expressed doubt on IG that Ermelinda or Susan would talk. 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. Paul and Ruben Flores have. After Smart's disappearance, the car was transferred into their parent's names. Susan Flores, the mother of Paul Flores, spoke to California outlet KSBY News on Tuesday, marking her first-ever press interview. 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.. The detectives have more than what has been previously released, and that is very heartening. The Modesto Bee reported in January 2003 that Scott Peterson, the man who was convicted of murdering his wife, Laci Peterson, in December 2002, was being eyed for link to the Smart case. I believe (Flores) took her life. So how does Cal Polys lack of accountability and my water cooler conversation violate any decent standard? 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. 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.. Flores was imprisoned at Santa Barbara County Jail for a time. Unblurred are Paul Flores (right) and Ermelinda Flores (bottom right). I believe that they had just met the evening of her death so why is there a belief that he killed her? The parents stopped renewing the tags in 2010 and parked the Volkswagen in Rubin Flores garage. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. His father Ruben Flores charged with being an accessory after the factwas found not. 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. All three answered no. A month later, Thomas home was reportedly one of four Flores family homes searched by authorities. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Support local news. Why did they keep it? Well let me educate you. Ruben lived here with his wife, Susan, and their children, Ermelinda and Paul. After Smart's disappearance, the car was transferred into their parent's names. BTW from Chris Lamberts podcast, I know that Ruben physically abused Susan which obviously speaks to his character. Comment Guidelines. Heres hoping that the truth about what that dirtbag and his dad did comes out and Kristin gets the justice she deserves. We may learn more if any of them are called to testify in the preliminary hearing. One can only image the horrors she grew up with. Brief explanation of how they screwed it up? 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. I hate to make things any darker than they already are, but I truly wonder if Paul ever tried anything on her. St. James Catholic School Christmas Party 1983. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Thanks for the advice Dadbod! 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). He is the father of Paul Flores, the only suspect in the disappearance of Smart. ", "The podcast was one part of the whole formula," Lambert told the San Luis Obispo Tribune. 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. "As a result, we are precluded by law from disclosing any further details about them.". I always thought Mike could tattle. 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. In exchange, Flores would disclose where Smarts remains are located. 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. Maybe she's just as awful as the rest of them, or maybe not. 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? I may have missed it so some assistance will be appreciated. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Thomas. 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.. To believe the prosecutions case, we have to believe that there was a conspiracy, and that this conspiracy (family pact?) Cal Poly agreed that Kristens case would be incorporated as an educational tool into the freshmen Week of Welcome orientation. The SLO County Sheriffs Office will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the case. 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. I have zero sympathy for her or anyone else in her scumbag family. Paul Flores has long been the lone suspect in Smarts disappearance. 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. Could answers be coming in Kristin Smarts disappearance? We know Paul is, there's evidence of such. In November 2019, supporters of Smarts family held a vigil outside of Susan Flores home, the San Luis Obispo Tribune reported at the time. Unblurred are Paul Flores (top center) and Ermelinda Flores (top right). True. Authorities arrested Ruben Flores after San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs deputies served a search warrant at his Arroyo Grande home. "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. I could not imagine being his mother. "Paul had this look on his face," the relative said. has been maintained for over twenty years. Paul Flores (44) and Ruben Flores (80) were taken into custody on April 13, 2021. The comments below represent the opinion of the writer and do not represent the views or policies of CalCoastNews.com. Authorities served another search warrant at Paul Flores home in April 2020. 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. I see the son Did nit get bail.. Good .. Has our district attorney ever tried a murder case? That was discovered after Flores turned himself in on a DUI charge. My personal opinion was that I was one piece of the formula.". 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. The parents stopped renewing the tags in 2010 and parked the Volkswagen in Rubin Flores' garage. 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. Search Ruben Flores after San Luis Obispo Tribune Smart, she never spoke to California outlet KSBY on. And their children, Ermelinda Thomas bathing suit groping her., Link: https: //www.thedailybeast.com/four-women-say-the-man-suspected-of-murdering-a-college-student-sexually-assaulted-them, thanks Poly! Had his hand down her bathing suit groping her., Link::... 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