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. Constructive debate is good; mockery, taunting, and name calling is not. After Smart's disappearance, the car was transferred into their parent's names. Paul Flores was the primary suspect in the Kristin Smart disappearance for over 2 decades. I hate to make things any darker than they already are, but I truly wonder if Paul ever tried anything on her. At one point, Flores said that he woke up with a black eye. He is the father of Paul Flores, the only suspect in the disappearance of Smart. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Thomas. I was willing to do what I could to assist in that. 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. God, what a fucked up situation the Flores family put themselves into. Paul Flores escorted Smart back to her dorm after an off-campus party. Flores and Smart had spoken at the party she had attended, witnesses said. For his part, the podcaster, Chris Lambert, said he "was one piece of the formula. 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. 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. I was thinking about that car the other day. 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. To the extent that he was forced to leave jobs because of the Smart family. 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. In October 2022, Paul Flores, the man long suspected in her disappearance, was found guilty of murder. In documents filed June 18, 2021, Thomas attorney, Guy Galambos, filed a motion of notice in San Luis Obispo County Superior Court to quash a subpoena for Thomas testimony during the preliminary hearing for Paul and Rubens case that July. Flores faces a murder charge. In August 2011, a Facebook page dedicated to the search for Smart published his exact address. The pair appeared in San Luis Obispo Superior Court. Paul Flores was the last person with Kristin Smart. Very Sad .. About the case, Lambert said he feels good about the direction it is heading. 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.. While in junior high he knocked a boy down from behind, stomped on his head and sent him to the hospital with a serious concussion. Atascadero city manager announces retirement. In documents filed June 18, 2021, Thomas attorney, Guy Galambos, filed a motion of notice in San Luis Obispo County Superior Court to quash a subpoena for Thomas testimony during the preliminary hearing for Paul and Rubens case that July. 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.. 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. Wednesday afternoon, news crews were outside the home when Susan Flores pulled into the driveway. 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. Flores was imprisoned at Santa Barbara County Jail for a time. Kristin Smart . Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I feel for her. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. We know Paul is, there's evidence of such. An attorney representing Flores, Sarah Sanger could not be reached for comment. The Smart family had no comment Wednesday. His father, Ruben, is facing a charge of accessory to murder. Kristin Smart was dropped in the dumpster and she is in the landfill. ive only been able to find one and now i cant even find that one. Mom Is Presumed Dead, as Police Search for Possibly Suicidal Ex, Who Is Murder Suspect, Parents of Missing N.C. Kirsten deserves better and her family deserves to bring her home. He is the father of Paul Flores, the only suspect in the disappearance of Smart. 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. He was soon released from custody. CategoriesFeatured, Special ReportsTagsKristin Smart, Paul Flores, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office. Paul Flores escorted Smart back to her dorm after an off-campus party. 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. Flores faces a murder charge. 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. Arroyo Grande High School graduate Paul Flores was the last person to see Kristin Smart on the night she disappeared. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal 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. I can show you a video of Paul admitting he knows what happened to Kristin Smart, his letter states. 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. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. I wondered this too. 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). Last week, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office announced they have two vehicles related to the investigation in evidence. There is new hope for answers in the murder mystery of Stockton native Kristin Smart. 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. Getty I've been waiting for a long, long time to come to some sort of resolution.". One can only image the horrors she grew up with. 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. One of his friends had told authorities that Flores already had a black eye when he showed up to play in a pick-up game. 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. Actually his violent behavior started earlier than high school. I imagine Ruben has threatened to kill anyone - including Paul - who knows and doesnt stick to the story theyve been telling. Alexandra Wallace June 11, 2022. Last month, deputies conducted a two-day search for Smarts remains at the home of Ruben Flores. But then again, this family doesnt make any sense. We may learn more if any of them are called to testify in the preliminary hearing. Maybe she had no idea until she was actually in the middle of it. I love my family but I would never defend or stick by them after a crime like this. Police questioned Flores but over the years he was never charged and remained mum about the case, invoking his Fifth Amendment right to remain silent when he was deposed in a 2005 wrongful death civil suit brought against him by Smart's parents, which they subsequently dropped. She did not walk away and go kill herself. Shes had two decades to end the Smarts torment. Heres hoping that the truth about what that dirtbag and his dad did comes out and Kristin gets the justice she deserves. 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. Denise Smart told the Examiner in 1998, Were not after Paul Flores; were not trying to persecute Paul Flores. It basically implies a video of Paul saying he did it. The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office announced Wednesday the new warrants included a search for specific items of evidence at four separate locations. When I say I know Pauls involved, his own words saying so are one of the things I know that prove it. hurting anyone, they should have done the right thing and turn him in. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. The Daily Breeze reported in September 2016 that Flores was living in San Pedro, California, since 2011 and had been working in Irvine. She was last seen alive with Paul Flores, a classmate who offered to walk an inebriated Smart to her room. On Monday, deputies served a sealed search warrant at the home of Ruben Flores. 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. 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. Authorities in California are crediting a true-crime podcast for helping them solve the Kristin Smart case. Many include court filings and other evidence submitted by both sides as part of various motions. 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. 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. Comment Guidelines. Shortly after that, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff sniffer dogs were brought on the Cal Poly campus. 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