Wow! Atascadero city manager announces retirement. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. If Dan Dow prosecutes the case then the Flores have nothing to worry about. "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. 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. Flores faces a murder charge. It would seem like they would try to get rid of any vehicle that had evidence in it. Dow . It also said the office does not anticipate any additional news releases regarding this investigation. I always wonder if she was forced into it. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores home. Sign up for PEOPLE's free True Crime newsletter for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. Not to be a cynic but the Republican DA faces a BLM challenge from an increasing Berkeley-esque electorate. Thanks for the advice Dadbod! Would love your thoughts, please comment. Either way, her involvement and the ex husbands involvement have always been mind boggling to me. 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. 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. 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. "Even with what I found, I can't go arrest somebody. Authorities served another search warrant at Paul Flores home in April 2020. Paul Flores was taken into custody in the Los Angeles area, where he resides. 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. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. Arroyo Grande High School graduate Paul Flores was the last person to see Kristin Smart on the night she disappeared. 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. 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 forgot, theres more. They Stole her life .. God Help Us & The family .. ive only been able to find one and now i cant even find that one. The press release stated the sheriff's office will not be commenting any further and no additional information will be released at this time. On Tues., April 13, 2021, Paul Flores and his father, Ruben Flores, were arrested in connection to Kristin Smart's case. Maybe she had no idea until she was actually in the middle of it. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. Hope this brings an end to all these years wondering where she was. I have zero sympathy for her or anyone else in her scumbag family. Paul had this look on his face, the relative said. Paul Flores at a St. James classmates birthday party, 1983. I feel for her. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. There is new hope for answers in the murder mystery of Stockton native Kristin Smart. Paul is charged with murder in connection with the 1996 disappearance of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart. 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.. 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. Press J to jump to the feed. 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. I wondered this too. This sister can rot too if she helped. Actually his violent behavior started earlier than high school. This educated many current residents. Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. Also in 2010, SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said he was committed to having the disappearance of Smart reexamined by investigators. In Southern California, investigators served a search warrant at Paul Flores' San Pedro home. Paul is very soon going to be in a position where he needs to tell us his story, this case will be solved soon. 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. Pretty sad how Cal Polys upper admin interfered with the PDs work and made this investigation go away. Were after our daughter. Paul Flores was taken into custody in the Los Angeles area, where he resides. 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 documents include information about a January 2020 appearance from a San Luis Obispo County sheriffs detective at Thomas Washington home. Paul Flores plays soccer at St. James Catholic School, 1982. Authorities allege that Flores instead took Smart to his own dorm room and killed. 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. His father, Ruben, is facing a charge of accessory to murder. Deputies also dug in several places in search of remains. How Does This Happen, I started Biz in AG in 1989 ,I am now 58 I do not have any kids So Sad .. Monsters .. 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. So far Ive asked two attorneys and one probation officer. He was soon released from custody. 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. Support local news. An attorney representing Flores, Sarah Sanger could not be reached for comment. Peterson was a 24-year-old student at Cal Poly at the time of Smarts disappearance. The comments below represent the opinion of the writer and do not represent the views or policies of CalCoastNews.com. 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). People vs. Flores #1: Motions. 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. 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. BTW from Chris Lamberts podcast, I know that Ruben physically abused Susan which obviously speaks to his character. Paul was charged with the murder of Kristin Smart while Ruben was charged with being an accessory after the fact. Is the Five Cities Fire Authority's future in jeopardy? 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. Thew newspaper adds that the Navy refused to take Flores because of his connection to the Smart case. hurting anyone, they should have done the right thing and turn him in. 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.. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores home on Monday afternoon. 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. Same. They used cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar to search Ruben Flores property. 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. 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. Paul Flores was convicted of first degree murder on 10/18/2022. Chris Lambert has indicated that Ermelinda and both of her ex husbands have been interviewed by investigators. She was kidnapped.. Unblurred are Paul Flores (top center) and Ermelinda Flores (top right). The detectives have more than what has been previously released, and that is very heartening. They are true psychopaths, and Ruben and Susan's behavior since Kristin's disappearance helps me understand why Paul is as sick and disturbed as he is. has been maintained for over twenty years. 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. At the time of Smarts disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. In January 2020, Smarts mother, Denise Smart, told the Stockton Record that she had been contacted by the FBI regarding her daughters disappearance. After Smart's disappearance, the car was transferred into their parent's names. 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. Cal Polys only interest was in a coverup. "As a result, we are precluded by law from disclosing any further details about them.". Good question Ive often wondered that esp since her car could of been involved & other goss on here. For his part, the podcaster, Chris Lambert, said he "was one piece of the formula. Kristin Smart murderer Paul Flores seeking a new trial, San Luis Obispo debates allowing bicyclists to ride on sidewalks. Flores, now 44, was arrested simultaneously along with his 80-year-old father Tuesday. Denise Smart told the Examiner in 1998, Were not after Paul Flores; were not trying to persecute Paul Flores. We know Paul is, there's evidence of such. 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. Flores was home at the time and could be seen in news . His father, Ruben, is facing a charge of accessory to murder. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Flores was home at the time and could be seen in news footage wearing a light blue hoodie. The parents stopped renewing the tags in 2010 and parked the Volkswagen in Rubin Flores' garage. Nothing in this portion of the documents states Thomas accepted the offer of immunity or provided any information to authorities. Cal Poly student, Kristin Smart, went missing in 1996. I believe that everyone who is in the Flores family circle including Susans boyfriend, and Ermelindas ex-husband Brett MacArthur AND her most recent ex-husband, is in on this, and is either directly involved with Kristins death (Paul) or the concealment of the crime. 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. The two alleged culprits are being held at the San Luis Obispo County . 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. But I believe Ruben trained him to prey on women. In 2021, he was charged with her murder. At the time of Smart's disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. Paul Flores was the last person with Kristin Smart. Remember this story where his cousin spoke about him being a pervert: Me, my sister, my cousinPaul has no limits, she said, requesting anonymity. Is this Susan posting? The pair appeared in San Luis Obispo Superior Court. The article added that Flores changed his story about how he got the black eye, first saying that he got it playing basketball and then later saying that he got it while fixing his car. 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. 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. Maybe she's just as awful as the rest of them, or maybe not. To believe the prosecutions case, we have to believe that there was a conspiracy, and that this conspiracy (family pact?) legal adult and dismissing her parents pleas, spreading rumors about her personal life and Spring quarter grades). 19 years after the disappearance of Kristin Smart from Cal Poly's campus, Paul Flores still remains the only suspect. Paul Flores was the last person to see Kristin Smart alive in 1996, police say. In October 2022, Paul Flores, the man long suspected in her disappearance, was found guilty of murder. The Daily Beast report says that Flores is accused of having an accomplice in the crime. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Might be referring to interview where Paul tells investigators that he thinks Kristin is dead. Unblurred are Paul Flores (top center) and Ermelinda Flores (top right). He had a black eye the next day. If someone in my family killed somebody and I knew, I would sing like a canary. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? 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. St. James Catholic School Christmas Party 1983. "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. Ruben Flores, and his sister and mother . That was discovered after Flores turned himself in on a DUI charge. 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. Well let me educate you. Lambert said that Paul's sister, Ermelinda, moved to Amsterdam in the 2000s to admittedly get away from the attention on her family due to the Kristin Smart case. "Me, my sister, my cousinPaul has no limits," she said, requesting anonymity. 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. Copy of immunity deal letter posted here. Paul Flores has long been the lone suspect in Smarts disappearance. His story repeatedly changed. I just logged on and the first two articles I read both have your comment asking about our DDs experience. After all, what she doesn't know won't hurt her. He is the father of Paul Flores, the only suspect in the disappearance of Smart. We are encouraged by the news of todays search of Ruben Flores property. Smarts family said in a statement they released on Monday. Would you do the right thing? Paul's sister reportedly lives in that area. Could it also be the graduation party video where the mom asked him what he did with the missing girl? 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. Brief explanation of how they screwed it up? 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. 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. 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. 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. While her body has never been found, Kristin was declared legally dead in 2002. His room was finally searched when the sheriff took over the case and at that point Paul had moved off campus and Cal Poly had deep cleaned his room, destroying any available evidence. Ruben lived here with his wife, Susan, and their children, Ermelinda and Paul. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores' sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. IF they knew he was out there murdering, raping etc. Susan Flores reportedly told a co-worker (who is interviewed in Your Own Backyard) that Ruben was violently abusive. Alexandra Wallace June 11, 2022. 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. 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. "Paul had this look on his face," the relative said. Shortly after that, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff sniffer dogs were brought on the Cal Poly campus. Officers booked Flores into the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center. '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.. Publicly available information confirms that Ermelinda left the state (and even the country at one point) to get away from this case. "The search warrants are limited in scope, and sealed by the court," public information officer Tony Cipolla stated. I see the son Did nit get bail.. Good .. Has our district attorney ever tried a murder case? 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Last week, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office announced they have two vehicles related to the investigation in evidence. 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. 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. Paul and Ruben were arrested and charged in connection with Kristins death in April 2021. When I say I know Pauls involved, his own words saying so are one of the things I know that prove it. Authorities in California are crediting a true-crime podcast for helping them solve the Kristin Smart case. A post shared by Your Own Backyard (@yourownbackyardpodcast) on Mar 27, 2019 at 8:45am PDT. Most knew about it, no thanks to Poly, and now all do thanks to Chris Lambert. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores home. She did not walk away and go kill herself. 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. A month later, Thomas home was reportedly one of four Flores family homes searched by authorities. Heres hoping that the truth about what that dirtbag and his dad did comes out and Kristin gets the justice she deserves. 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. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. Kristin Smart was declared legally dead in May 2002. "I feel good about the case at this point," Lambert told the Tribune. Their trial is expected to last into at least October. 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. Authorities arrested Ruben Flores after San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs deputies served a search warrant at his Arroyo Grande home. KSBY Investigates: Kristin Smart Disappearance. Flores sported the injury in his booking photo. Ruben faces a maximum of three years in jail. Flores was imprisoned at Santa Barbara County Jail for a time. Someone actually had to fund a newspaper sent to all SLO addresses to tell the truth. He is the father of Paul Flores, the only suspect in the disappearance of Smart. Lambert believes her remains are "local. Authorities arrested Ruben Flores after San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs deputies served a search warrant at his Arroyo Grande home. Paul Flores was convicted of first degree murder on 10/18/2022. My family loves me but they readily admit they'd help send my ass to jail if I had done anything having to do with goddam murder (people on Reddit have argued with me that helping conceal a murder is what a loving parent does during the Petito/Laundry case - if that's how you feel, I am begging you nicely not to reproduce). Officers booked Flores into the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. She declined to comment to reporters. 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