During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. 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. Be part of the news. Without a doubt, I feel that Paul and Ruben are going to prison. 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. BTW from Chris Lamberts podcast, I know that Ruben physically abused Susan which obviously speaks to his character. Cal Poly agreed that Kristens case would be incorporated as an educational tool into the freshmen Week of Welcome orientation. We are encouraged by the news of todays search of Ruben Flores property. Smarts family said in a statement they released on Monday. https://www.thedailybeast.com/four-women-say-the-man-suspected-of-murdering-a-college-student-sexually-assaulted-them. Hopefully she has learned that she does not have to repeat or be complicit in it. Smart was last seen as three fellow students helped her home following a party. Almost all knew nothing about it, thanks to Poly. In October 2022, Paul Flores, the man long suspected in her disappearance, was found guilty of murder. Paul Flores, 44, was last seen with Smart before she went missing on May 25, 1996. All three answered no. 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. Flores was among those students and was the last to see Smart alive. In exchange, Flores would disclose where Smarts remains are located. This video shows the full deposition given by Paul Flores to the Smart family's attorney, James R. Murphy on November 14, 1997. Susan Flores reportedly told a co-worker (who is interviewed in Your Own Backyard) that Ruben was violently abusive. Were after our daughter. I love my family but I would never defend or stick by them after a crime like this. Remember this story where his cousin spoke about him being a pervert: Me, my sister, my cousinPaul has no limits, she said, requesting anonymity. 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. I've been waiting for a long, long time to come to some sort of resolution.". Ermelinda Macarthur was born on 03/19/1974 and is 48 years old.Ermelinda Macarthur currently lives in Kenmore, WA; in the past Ermelinda has also lived in Long Beach CA, Arroyo Grande CA and Bothell WA.Other names that Ermelinda uses includes Ermelinda M Macarthur, Ermelinda M Flores, Ermelinda M Mac Arthur, Ermelinda Flores and Ermelinda M Thomas. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Thomas. If Dan Dow prosecutes the case then the Flores have nothing to worry about. Smart disappeared on her Cal Poly San Luis Obispo campus two decades ago and now the search there is back on. 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. Paul Flores pictured in 2006. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. So far Ive asked two attorneys and one probation officer. 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. Either way, I'm going to give her the benefit of the doubt. She was kidnapped.. 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. Comment Guidelines. 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. Paul Flores plays soccer at St. James Catholic School, 1982. Paul had this look on his face, the relative said. Paul's sister reportedly lives in that area. 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.. A month later, Thomas home was reportedly one of four Flores family homes searched by authorities. The same day, investigators also served warrants at an undisclosed location in SLO County and at a location in Washington State. The Daily Beast reported in November 2016 that four women had come forward to accuse Flores of sexually assaulting them. 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. 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. Sign up for PEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. I just Ran into a Nut job Client .. What is wrong with people ,Folks work hard go to church .. How Could anyone Not report this .. For his part, the podcaster, Chris Lambert, said he "was one piece of the formula. 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. Wednesday morning, KSBY crews witnessed sheriff's deputies and FBI investigators at the Arroyo Grande home of Susan Flores, the mother of the only person-of-interest in the case, Paul Flores. Last month, deputies conducted a two-day search for Smarts remains at the home of Ruben Flores. Powered by. Maybe she's just as awful as the rest of them, or maybe not. Wednesday afternoon, news crews were outside the home when Susan Flores pulled into the driveway. Paul Flores was the key witness in the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. 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. The documents include information about a January 2020 appearance from a San Luis Obispo County sheriffs detective at Thomas Washington home. Why did they keep it? Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Just a reminder everyone, don't give out identifying information, link to people's profiles or anything else that could be construed as doxxing. Alexandra Wallace July 6, 2021. Critics called. But I believe Ruben trained him to prey on women. Many include court filings and other evidence submitted by both sides as part of various motions. We are giving you an opportunity to be a witness and not a defendant, as I'm not sure Paul will protect you. His father, Ruben, is charged as an accessory, accused of helping cover up the crime. This is really going to be something you dont expect. I needed [the sheriff's office] to do their job. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Might be referring to interview where Paul tells investigators that he thinks Kristin is dead. Flores was imprisoned at Santa Barbara County Jail for a time. The Smart family had no comment Wednesday. Authorities served another search warrant at Paul Flores home in April 2020. Last week, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office announced they have two vehicles related to the investigation in evidence. Ruben Flores, and his sister and mother . Smart ended up attending an off-campus party, where she became intoxicated and passed out on a neighbor's lawn, according to witnesses. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. Officers booked Flores into the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center. Hope this brings an end to all these years wondering where she 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. Kristin Smart was dropped in the dumpster and she is in the landfill. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores home. Is the Five Cities Fire Authority's future in jeopardy? But nope. But I don't think she actively participated. Heres hoping that the truth about what that dirtbag and his dad did comes out and Kristin gets the justice she deserves. After Smart's disappearance, the car was transferred into their parent's 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?? Cal Polys only interest was in a coverup. This sister can rot too if she helped. Also in 2010, SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said he was . ", "The podcast was one part of the whole formula," Lambert told the San Luis Obispo Tribune. I could not imagine being his mother. Paul Flores has long been the lone suspect in Smarts disappearance. Send pics, videos and tips to CCN. I believe (Flores) took her life. 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. They used cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar to search Ruben Flores property. CategoriesFeatured, Special ReportsTagsKristin Smart, Paul Flores, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office. Chris Lambert has indicated that Ermelinda and both of her ex husbands have been interviewed by investigators. I wondered this too. Same. She declined to comment to reporters. 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. Amanda Starrantino investigates where her missing person's case stands today. If someone in my family killed somebody and I knew, I would sing like a canary. Well let me educate you. He is the father of Paul Flores, the only suspect in the disappearance of Smart. Paul Flores was convicted of first degree murder on 10/18/2022. 19 years later, still no body, no arrests made, and no answers. Those dogs led officers to Flores mattress but no hard evidence was found. Investigators says Paul Flores' sister offered immunity during wiretap Before court broke for lunch, Cole also testified about a wiretap of the Flores family conducted by the Sheriff's Office in 2020. 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. The Charley Project goes on to say that Flores would regularly drink heavily and that he was not popular among the student body. If I was her I'd have never moved back to California. 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? After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. The detectives have more than what has been previously released, and that is very heartening. The parents stopped renewing the tags in 2010 and parked the Volkswagen in Rubin Flores' garage. To believe the prosecutions case, we have to believe that there was a conspiracy, and that this conspiracy (family pact?) 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. Ruben lived here with his wife, Susan, and their children, Ermelinda and Paul. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. Paul Flores was taken into custody in the Los Angeles area, where he resides. The parents stopped renewing the tags in 2010 and parked the Volkswagen in Rubin Flores garage. Now. 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. Flores has no criminal record involving violent crime. 19 years after the disappearance of Kristin Smart from Cal Poly's campus, Paul Flores still remains the only suspect. I hate to make things any darker than they already are, but I truly wonder if Paul ever tried anything on her. While she told her parents to call her before she left, she never spoke to them. Flores dropped out of Cal Poly during the summer of 1996. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores home on Monday afternoon. She was last seen alive with Paul Flores, a classmate who offered to walk an inebriated Smart to her room. 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.. Nothing ever mentioned to any of them. Where is he today? If one of my brothers was a piece of shit like Paul I wouldnt stay silent and complicit.. They sold the truck and the other car but kept the VW? We may learn more if any of them are called to testify in the preliminary hearing. So how does Cal Polys lack of accountability and my water cooler conversation violate any decent standard? Please address the Policies, events and arguments, not the person. Paul was charged with the murder of Kristin Smart while Ruben was charged with being an accessory after the fact. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores' sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. The Daily Beast report says that Flores is accused of having an accomplice in the crime. The first husband would be a very interesting witness. 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. 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. Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores home on Monday afternoon. It would seem like they would try to get rid of any vehicle that had evidence in it. 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. Her house was raided/electronics taken last year along with her parents and brothers homes. Paul Flores has long been the lone suspect in Smarts disappearance. 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. 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. Pretty sad how Cal Polys upper admin interfered with the PDs work and made this investigation go away. No? 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. In only one of those instances, in 2000, did Flores serve time. They used cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar to search Ruben Flores property. The first alleged incident occurred in 1994 when a woman accused Flores, then a high school sophomore is accused of drugging a raping a fellow student. Flores faces a murder charge. In 2007, Flores had a DUI case dismissed in Los Angeles County Superior Court. His story repeatedly changed. Shes had two decades to end the Smarts torment. Paul and Ruben were arrested and charged in connection with Kristins death in April 2021. Wow! Kirsten deserves better and her family deserves to bring her home. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. They Stole her life .. God Help Us & The family .. 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. 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. "As a result, we are precluded by law from disclosing any further details about them.". I highly suspect that Paul and Ruben are both serial rapists/offenders. Paul Flores lived in this home from 1992 to late 1996, and sporadically throughout the years since. Paul and Ruben Flores have. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Wow, you must be a real hoot to work for. Not that it excuses it, I can just see it clear as fucking day. It also said the office does not anticipate any additional news releases regarding this investigation. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. legal adult and dismissing her parents pleas, spreading rumors about her personal life and Spring quarter grades). Denise Smart told the Examiner in 1998, Were not after Paul Flores; were not trying to persecute Paul Flores. I was willing to do what I could to assist in that. has been maintained for over twenty years. 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. Girl Madalina Cojocari 'Not Telling Us Everything They Know': Police, How a True Crime Podcast Freed 2 Georgia Men Wrongfully Imprisoned 25 Years on Murder Conviction. God only knows what she had to endure growing up (from her dad, her pervert brother- sounds like he'd creep on cousins and any female that moved) and then being unwittingly (at least at first, let's assume) involved in all of this. It basically implies a video of Paul saying he did it. Alexandra Wallace June 11, 2022. 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). Deputies also dug in several places in search of remains. Their trial is expected to last into at least October. Then RF immediately called Ermalinda to possibly go get PF, while Ruben was en route. Authorities allege that Flores instead took Smart to his own dorm room and killed. 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. The Santa Maria Times reports that Flores has three DUI convictions on his record, as of 2007. On Tuesday, investigators used ground-penetrating radar under Rubin Flores home and in the backyard, and then dug in several places. I may have missed it so some assistance will be appreciated. The others stayed local, same! "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. Could answers be coming in Kristin Smarts disappearance? This educated many current residents. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. "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. Unblurred are Paul Flores (right) and Ermelinda Flores (bottom right). Paul Flores was the last person with Kristin Smart. That was a huge judgment error. In order to produce the documentary, Lambert quit his job to devote himself to the podcast. If convicted, Paul, who has remained in custody since his arrested, faces a sentence of 25 years-to-life in prison. 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 is charged with murder in connection with the 1996 disappearance of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart. In another case, he was granted probation. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Thomas. 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.. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores' home. Its an ugly secret that made the Smart family unnecessarily agonize for nearly 25 years! "Even with what I found, I can't go arrest somebody. That's why he's the way he is. On Tuesday, investigators used ground-penetrating radar under Rubin Flores home and in the backyard, and then dug in several places. 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. I just logged on and the first two articles I read both have your comment asking about our DDs experience. Flores said that the reason for changing his story was because he thought it would sound stupid if he said that he couldnt remember how he got the black-eye. 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. 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. I now know for sure he is, and Kristin is dead, and so do you.. I see the son Did nit get bail.. Good .. Has our district attorney ever tried a murder case? The Charley Project said that Flores had been offered a plea deal involving a guilty plea for involuntary manslaughter with a six-year prison term. True. My personal opinion was that I was one piece of the formula.". At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Arroyo Grande High School graduate Paul Flores was the last person to see Kristin Smart on the night she disappeared. Authorities in California are crediting a true-crime podcast for helping them solve the Kristin Smart case. 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. 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.. Authorities allege that Flores instead took Smart to his own dorm room and killed. While her body has never been found, Kristin was declared legally dead in 2002. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. 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. The authorities have stated that Kristin's remains have not yet been found. 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. 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. St. James Catholic School Christmas Party, 1982. 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 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. Deputies also dug in several places in search of remains. His father, Ruben, is facing a charge of accessory to murder. Flores removed most of his personal belongings from his dorm room before it was ever searched by the police. 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. She did not walk away and dig herself a grave. Dow . 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