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?? 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. 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. At the time of Smart's disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. 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. Could it also be the graduation party video where the mom asked him what he did with the missing girl? 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. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. The SLO County Sheriffs Office will hold a press conference at 2 p.m. Tuesday to discuss the case. Getty Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Thomas. Paul Flores was convicted of first degree murder on 10/18/2022. If Dan Dow prosecutes the case then the Flores have nothing to worry about. legal adult and dismissing her parents pleas, spreading rumors about her personal life and Spring quarter grades). I needed [the sheriff's office] to do their job. I always wonder if she was forced into it. 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. The Daily Beast report says that Flores is accused of having an accomplice in the crime. She did not walk away and dig herself a grave. Doesnt sound plausible. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores' home. In 2021, he was charged with her murder. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Thomas. Authorities allege that Flores instead took Smart to his own dorm room and killed. In only one of those instances, in 2000, did Flores serve time. She did not walk away and lose her life. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores home on Monday afternoon. I typically respect family sticking together through thick and thin, but this is just beyond that scope. Officers booked Flores into the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center. 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. Smart was last seen returning to the Cal Poly campus, where she was a freshman, after attending a party in San Luis Obispo one night in May 1996. Ruben faces a maximum of three years in jail. The Daily Breeze reported in September 2016 that Flores was living in San Pedro, California, since 2011 and had been working in Irvine. The pair appeared in San Luis Obispo Superior Court. Flores was among those students and was the last to see Smart alive. 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. 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. Very Sad .. But I believe Ruben trained him to prey on women. We may learn more if any of them are called to testify in the preliminary hearing. Either way, her involvement and the ex husbands involvement have always been mind boggling to me. I could not imagine being his mother. Flores, now 44, was arrested simultaneously along with his 80-year-old father Tuesday. 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. If one of my brothers was a piece of shit like Paul I wouldnt stay silent and complicit.. 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.. 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. A month later, Thomas home was reportedly one of four Flores family homes searched by authorities. Ms. Thomas informs me that she was never a witness to any crime, nor did she hear the defendants speak about any crimes.. The pair appeared in San Luis Obispo Superior Court. Paul's sister reportedly lives in that area. 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. 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. Do you have a point you would like to make? Alexandra Wallace July 6, 2021. In Southern California, investigators served a search warrant at Paul Flores' San Pedro home. Wow, you must be a real hoot to work for. 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. In August 2011, a Facebook page dedicated to the search for Smart published his exact address. This video shows the full deposition given by Paul Flores to the Smart family's attorney, James R. Murphy on November 14, 1997. 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. Flores faces a murder charge. Would love your thoughts, please comment. 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.. Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. 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. No one ever saw Smart again. BUT if she suspected anything she should have turned in her son. 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. She was last seen alive with Paul Flores, a classmate who offered to walk an inebriated Smart to her room. After seizing an old car, digging in the back yard and taking evidence San Luis Obispo County sheriff deputies concluded their search of an Arroyo Grande home related to the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. Thew newspaper adds that the Navy refused to take Flores because of his connection to the Smart case. Denise Smart told the Examiner in 1998, Were not after Paul Flores; were not trying to persecute Paul Flores. Would you? Many include court filings and other evidence submitted by both sides as part of various motions. They used cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar to search Ruben Flores property. That's why he's the way he is. Press J to jump to the feed. She declined to comment to reporters. Authorities arrested Ruben Flores after San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs deputies served a search warrant at his Arroyo Grande home. 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. The detectives have more than what has been previously released, and that is very heartening. 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. 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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. Cal Polys only interest was in a coverup. 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. Unblurred are Paul Flores (top center) and Ermelinda Flores (top right). This educated many current residents. 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. There is new hope for answers in the murder mystery of Stockton native Kristin Smart. His story repeatedly changed. Where is he today? So far Ive asked two attorneys and one probation officer. Is the Five Cities Fire Authority's future in jeopardy? The Kristin Smart disappearance: After 26 years, Paul Flores is convicted of murder 20 photos In 2011, the Smarts hoped those boulders would become a little lighter when Ian Parkinson became the . 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). About the case, Lambert said he feels good about the direction it is heading. At one point, Flores said that he woke up with a black eye. Please address the Policies, events and arguments, not the person. In exchange, Flores would disclose where Smarts remains are located. 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. I was going to comment that this fucked up family dynamic reminds me of Chris Watts' family, but Chris's family refuses to accept that either (a) Chris did it at all or (b) Chris did this "unprovoked" and in their delusion still treat him like a golden child. 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. So how does Cal Polys lack of accountability and my water cooler conversation violate any decent standard? 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. Flores removed most of his personal belongings from his dorm room before it was ever searched by the police. They continued to bungle the case for a month, not properly interviewing Paul Flores or other witnesses and never searching his room. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. Maybe Paul called Ruben that night from the pay phone. 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. 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. Also in 2010, SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said he was committed to having the disappearance of Smart reexamined by investigators. You ALWAYS ask your interns about it? Smart disappeared on her Cal Poly San Luis Obispo campus two decades ago and now the search there is back on. I can show you a video of Paul admitting he knows what happened to Kristin Smart, his letter states. 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. 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. The father and son were both in on it? Then RF immediately called Ermalinda to possibly go get PF, while Ruben was en route. Paul is charged with murder in connection with the 1996 disappearance of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart. In November 2019, supporters of Smarts family held a vigil outside of Susan Flores home, the San Luis Obispo Tribune reported at the time. IF they knew he was out there murdering, raping etc. Cant blame her for wanting to get far away from the dysfunction. The Charley Project goes on to say that Flores would regularly drink heavily and that he was not popular among the student body. Kristin Smart murderer Paul Flores seeking a new trial, San Luis Obispo debates allowing bicyclists to ride on sidewalks. Same. Susan Flores reportedly told a co-worker (who is interviewed in Your Own Backyard) that Ruben was violently abusive. Authorities dug up areas around the Arroyo Grande home of Susan Flores, Paul Flores mother, in May 2007 but turned up no evidence of Smarts whereabouts, the Santa Maria Times reported. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Maybe people would be interested instead of just reading your posts that have an apparent trolling aspect to them? 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. Did you want to make a point or maybe do your own research to back up any insinuations you may have and share with us? 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. Smart ended up attending an off-campus party, where she became intoxicated and passed out on a neighbor's lawn, according to witnesses. 19 years after the disappearance of Kristin Smart from Cal Poly's campus, Paul Flores still remains the only suspect. Amanda Starrantino investigates where her missing person's case stands today. A month later, Thomas home was reportedly one of four Flores family homes searched by authorities. In October 2022, Paul Flores, the man long suspected in her disappearance, was found guilty of murder. 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. An attorney representing Flores, Sarah Sanger could not be reached for comment. 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. The press release stated the sheriff's office will not be commenting any further and no additional information will be released at this time. The first husband would be a very interesting witness. 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. 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. 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. That was a huge judgment error. In order to produce the documentary, Lambert quit his job to devote himself to the podcast. 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