She declined to comment to reporters. ", "The podcast was one part of the whole formula," Lambert told the San Luis Obispo Tribune. 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.. While her body has never been found, Kristin was declared legally dead in 2002. 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. St. James Catholic School Christmas Party 1983. 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 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. I highly suspect that Paul and Ruben are both serial rapists/offenders. That was a huge judgment error. In order to produce the documentary, Lambert quit his job to devote himself to the podcast. Apparently one witness may be an Australian exchange student who returned home after finals and was unaware of the case. 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? 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. On Tues., April 13, 2021, Paul Flores and his father, Ruben Flores, were arrested in connection to Kristin Smart's case. Officers booked Flores into the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center. Doesnt sound plausible. 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. 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. Paul Flores, 44, was last seen with Smart before she went missing on May 25, 1996. Paul's sister reportedly lives in that area. Facebook 0 Twitter LinkedIn 0 Reddit Tumblr Pinterest 0 0 Likes. Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. Law enforcement served search warrants Wednesday in the missing person case of Kristin Smart. If someone in my family killed somebody and I knew, I would sing like a canary. That's why he's the way he is. BTW from Chris Lamberts podcast, I know that Ruben physically abused Susan which obviously speaks to his character. Ruben faces a maximum of three years in jail. Wednesday afternoon, news crews were outside the home when Susan Flores pulled into the driveway. '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.. If one of my brothers was a piece of shit like Paul I wouldnt stay silent and complicit.. I wondered this too. Maybe Paul called Ruben that night from the pay phone. This is really going to be something you dont expect. I could not imagine being his mother. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. Flores, now 44, was arrested simultaneously along with his 80-year-old father Tuesday. Good question Ive often wondered that esp since her car could of been involved & other goss on here. Flores was imprisoned at Santa Barbara County Jail for a time. I hope they all do. His father, Ruben, is charged as an accessory, accused of helping cover up the crime. I believe (Flores) took her life. Without a doubt, I feel that Paul and Ruben are going to prison. "It's part of the reason I called it 'Your Own Backyard,' because of the frustration at the beginning was, 'Why are not enough people talking about this? He needs to swing for the fence to get reelected. Alexandra Wallace July 6, 2021. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Is the Five Cities Fire Authority's future in jeopardy? 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. Flores was subpoenaed before a grand jury in relation to Smarts disappearance but left after just five minutes of questions. Very Sad .. I typically respect family sticking together through thick and thin, but this is just beyond that scope. Our main goal is to bring Kristin Smart home to her family and end this madness for you and your family. After Flores allegedly completed the trip with Smart, she was never seen again. Flores was named as a key witness in the case in July 1996. In November 2019, supporters of Smarts family held a vigil outside of Susan Flores home, the San Luis Obispo Tribune reported at the time. In October 2022, Paul Flores, the man long suspected in her disappearance, was found guilty of murder. Arroyo Grande High School graduate Paul Flores was the last person to see Kristin Smart on the night she disappeared. 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. Press J to jump to the feed. Authorities allege that Flores instead took Smart to his own dorm room and killed. At the time of Smarts disappearance, Flores was a 19-year-old food science major at Cal-Poly. Paul was charged with the murder of Kristin Smart while Ruben was charged with being an accessory after the fact. That victim, named as Jane, told the website, The next thing I know is the cops telling me We cant do anything because [Paul] and his friend are saying she was drunk and it was consensual.. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. 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?? A month later, Thomas home was reportedly one of four Flores family homes searched by authorities. So far Ive asked two attorneys and one probation officer. 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.. Chris travels down to the South Bay, and attempts to trace Paul Flores' predatory behavior from its origins to the present day. Most knew about it, no thanks to Poly, and now all do thanks to Chris Lambert. Is the Five Cities Fire Authoritys future in jeopardy? Mixed with pressure from Ruben. Nor could Ruben Flores' attorney, Harold Mesick. "Me, my sister, my cousinPaul has no limits," she said, requesting anonymity. This video shows the full deposition given by Paul Flores to the Smart family's attorney, James R. Murphy on November 14, 1997. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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. Heres hoping that the truth about what that dirtbag and his dad did comes out and Kristin gets the justice she deserves. 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. Do a little research before sharing your sage advice. Thanks for sharing this. Thanks for the advice Dadbod! Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores home on Monday afternoon. We are giving you an opportunity to be a witness and not a defendant, as I'm not sure Paul will protect you. To believe the prosecutions case, we have to believe that there was a conspiracy, and that this conspiracy (family pact?) "Even with what I found, I can't go arrest somebody. Well let me educate you. 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. The letter from the DAs Office has similar wording about the immunity deal. I always wonder if she was forced into it. When I say I know Pauls involved, his own words saying so are one of the things I know that prove it. I now know for sure he is, and Kristin is dead, and so do you.. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores home. Authorities arrested Ruben Flores after San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs deputies served a search warrant at his Arroyo Grande home. Paul Flores has long been the lone suspect in Smarts disappearance. The Daily Beast report says that Flores is accused of having an accomplice in the 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. I believe that they had just met the evening of her death so why is there a belief that he killed her? legal adult and dismissing her parents pleas, spreading rumors about her personal life and Spring quarter grades). 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. 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. Kirsten deserves better and her family deserves to bring her home. Denise Smart said that she was told, Be ready. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores' sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. 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 Flores allegedly completed the trip with Smart, she was never seen again. You are right, I asked the question here trolling for an answer. 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. Sign up for PEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. 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. In only one of those instances, in 2000, did Flores serve time. IF you knew your family member was out raping girls? I love my family but I would never defend or stick by them after a crime like this. Kristin Smart was declared legally dead in May 2002. 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. Kristin Smart . On Monday, deputies served a sealed search warrant at the home of Ruben Flores. Would you? 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. 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. Then RF immediately called Ermalinda to possibly go get PF, while Ruben was en route. 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. 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. A month later, Thomas home was reportedly one of four Flores family homes searched by authorities. It would seem like they would try to get rid of any vehicle that had evidence in it. Very interesting read. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. All three answered no. 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. Be part of the news. 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.. Alexandra Wallace June 11, 2022. Someone actually had to fund a newspaper sent to all SLO addresses to tell the truth. 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 . Actually his violent behavior started earlier than high school. Flores and Smart had spoken at the party she had attended, witnesses said. Please, let the guilty be found, and her memory finally be at peace. It also said the office does not anticipate any additional news releases regarding this investigation. 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. "But I've felt good about it for a long time. 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.. Brief explanation of how they screwed it up? Prior to that incident, Susan Flores and her boyfriend had filed a harassment lawsuit against Smarts family. At the time of Smart's disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. 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. 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. 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. While she told her parents to call her before she left, she never spoke to them. hurting anyone, they should have done the right thing and turn him in. In January 2020, Smarts mother, Denise Smart, told the Stockton Record that she had been contacted by the FBI regarding her daughters disappearance. Paul Flores lived in this home from 1992 to late 1996, and sporadically throughout the years since. Support local news. I was willing to do what I could to assist in that. Now. To the extent that he was forced to leave jobs because of the Smart family. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Kristin Smart was dropped in the dumpster and she is in the landfill. In another case, he was granted probation. 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.". 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. The Smart family sued Flores in 1996 in an attempt to get some answers in civil court about their daughter, but Flores took the fifth amendment. 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