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. Facebook 0 Twitter LinkedIn 0 Reddit Tumblr Pinterest 0 0 Likes. Paul Flores was the key witness in the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. Flores has no criminal record involving violent crime. Do a little research before sharing your sage advice. Smart ended up attending an off-campus party, where she became intoxicated and passed out on a neighbor's lawn, according to witnesses. Maybe Paul called Ruben that night from the pay phone. Where is he today? On Tuesday, investigators used ground-penetrating radar under Rubin Flores home and in the backyard, and then dug in several places. 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.. A post shared by Your Own Backyard (@yourownbackyardpodcast) on Mar 27, 2019 at 8:45am PDT. The first husband would be a very interesting witness. 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. 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.. 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. 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. 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 . Be part of the news. Remember this story where his cousin spoke about him being a pervert: Me, my sister, my cousinPaul has no limits, she said, requesting anonymity. I hope they all do. 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. Not that it excuses it, I can just see it clear as fucking day. Cal Poly agreed that Kristens case would be incorporated as an educational tool into the freshmen Week of Welcome orientation. He is the father of Paul Flores, the only suspect in the disappearance of Smart. A month later, Thomas home was reportedly one of four Flores family homes searched by authorities. 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. I love my family but I would never defend or stick by them after a crime like this. 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 SLO County Sheriffs Office will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the case. Is the Five Cities Fire Authoritys future in jeopardy? Officers booked Flores into the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center. Laci Peterson had also been a student at Cal Poly. Maybe she had no idea until she was actually in the middle of it. Cal Poly student, Kristin Smart, went missing in 1996. The authorities have stated that Kristin's remains have not yet been found. He had been sentenced to 240 days in the crime. In 2021, he was charged with her murder. CategoriesFeatured, Special ReportsTagsKristin Smart, Paul Flores, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office. EXAMINING CALIFORNIA'S KRISTIN SMART TRIAL: THE . On May 25, 1996, Paul Flores was the last person known to have seen Kristin Smart before her disappearance from the Cal Poly campus. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores' sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. 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. 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. God, what a fucked up situation the Flores family put themselves into. The Charley Project goes on to say that Flores would regularly drink heavily and that he was not popular among the student body. Without a doubt, I feel that Paul and Ruben are going to prison. Critics called. His father, Ruben, is charged as an accessory, accused of helping cover up the crime. Dow . Paul Flores plays soccer at St. James Catholic School, 1982. 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. In only one of those instances, in 2000, did Flores serve time. Is this Susan posting? KSBY Investigates: Kristin Smart Disappearance. 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. 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. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. But I don't think she actively participated. Pretty sad how Cal Polys upper admin interfered with the PDs work and made this investigation go away. Copy of immunity deal letter posted here. When I say I know Pauls involved, his own words saying so are one of the things I know that prove it. We would have had this moments years ago if Cal Poly PD hadnt screwed this up. 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). She did not walk away and go kill herself. 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. 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. Paul Flores was the key witness in the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. In Southern California, investigators served a search warrant at Paul Flores' San Pedro home. 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. 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. Nor could Ruben Flores' attorney, Harold Mesick. Apparently one witness may be an Australian exchange student who returned home after finals and was unaware of the case. . Flores was imprisoned at Santa Barbara County Jail for a time. Then RF immediately called Ermalinda to possibly go get PF, while Ruben was en route. I was willing to do what I could to assist in that. So how does Cal Polys lack of accountability and my water cooler conversation violate any decent standard? Her house was raided/electronics taken last year along with her parents and brothers homes. 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. I don't think she was willingly involved. Authorities allege that Flores instead took Smart to his own dorm room and killed. Paul and Ruben were arrested and charged in connection with Kristins death in April 2021. Someone actually had to fund a newspaper sent to all SLO addresses to tell the truth. After all, what she doesn't know won't hurt her. The SLO County Sheriffs Office will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the case. 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. On Monday, deputies served a sealed search warrant at the home of Ruben Flores. He had a black eye the next day. Law enforcement served search warrants Wednesday in the missing person case of Kristin Smart. I forgot, theres more. His father, Ruben, is facing a charge of accessory to murder. Might be referring to interview where Paul tells investigators that he thinks Kristin is dead. In Southern California, investigators served a search warrant at Paul Flores' San Pedro home. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Thomas. Kristin Smart . Arroyo Grande High School graduate Paul Flores was the last person to see Kristin Smart on the night she disappeared. 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. Kristin Smart murderer Paul Flores seeking a new trial, San Luis Obispo debates allowing bicyclists to ride on sidewalks. For his part, the podcaster, Chris Lambert, said he "was one piece of the formula. I wondered this too. I typically respect family sticking together through thick and thin, but this is just beyond that scope. 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. 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. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. 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. Mom Is Presumed Dead, as Police Search for Possibly Suicidal Ex, Who Is Murder Suspect, Parents of Missing N.C. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. At the time of Smarts disappearance, Flores was a 19-year-old food science major at Cal-Poly. 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. Last month, deputies conducted a two-day search for Smarts remains at the home of Ruben Flores. Not to be a cynic but the Republican DA faces a BLM challenge from an increasing Berkeley-esque electorate. One can only image the horrors she grew up with. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. Id hate to see all the hard work our Sheriffs office has done unravel. 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. Paul Flores was the primary suspect in the Kristin Smart disappearance for over 2 decades. During a camping trip in Fresno, California, in the early 1990s, Flores's female cousins playfully swiped and hid his wallet while walking en route to a liquor store to purchase slush puppies. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. I may have missed it so some assistance will be appreciated. Last month, deputies conducted a two-day search for Smarts remains at the home of Ruben Flores. If someone in my family killed somebody and I knew, I would sing like a canary. A month later, Thomas home was reportedly one of four Flores family homes searched by authorities. 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 always thought they used The sisters car to move the body from Pauls dorm and thats why she and Brett got married and never shared info. 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. 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