But I don't think she actively participated. Does Ruben have enough control/power to convince or compel everyone in his immediate orbit to protect his son and open themselves up to prosecution? Well let me educate you. 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. This educated many current residents. 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). Paul Flores was convicted of first degree murder on 10/18/2022. Paul and Ruben Flores have. I always wonder if she was forced into it. Be part of the news. A month later, Thomas home was reportedly one of four Flores family homes searched by authorities. His father, Ruben, is facing a charge of accessory to murder. If someone in my family killed somebody and I knew, I would sing like a canary. I believe (Flores) took her life. Flores faces a murder charge. 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. 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. Same for the rest of his family. Is the Five Cities Fire Authoritys future in jeopardy? It would seem like they would try to get rid of any vehicle that had evidence in it. She was last seen alive with Paul Flores, a classmate who offered to walk an inebriated Smart to her room. And if her body is here and local, I or anyone could potentially find it with a shovel and sleuthing skills.". Shes had two decades to end the Smarts torment. Unblurred are Paul Flores (right) and Ermelinda Flores (bottom right). Mixed with pressure from Ruben. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. . Where is he today? Flores faces a murder charge. He needs to swing for the fence to get reelected. On May 25, 1996, Paul Flores was the last person known to have seen Kristin Smart before her disappearance from the Cal Poly campus. After Flores allegedly completed the trip with Smart, she was never seen again. 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. His story repeatedly changed. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores home on Monday afternoon. It basically implies a video of Paul saying he did it. Why is the community not pushing for something to get done? 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. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Same. I may have missed it so some assistance will be appreciated. Paul is charged with murder in connection with the 1996. She did not walk away and lose her life. Paul Flores lived in this home from 1992 to late 1996, and sporadically throughout the years since. No? Brief explanation of how they screwed it up? The same day, investigators also served warrants at an undisclosed location in SLO County and at a location in Washington State. Maybe she had no idea until she was actually in the middle of it. 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.. Heres hoping that the truth about what that dirtbag and his dad did comes out and Kristin gets the justice she deserves. Maybe Paul called Ruben that night from the pay phone. He had pinned her down and had his hand down her bathing suit groping her., Link: https://www.thedailybeast.com/four-women-say-the-man-suspected-of-murdering-a-college-student-sexually-assaulted-them. After Flores allegedly completed the trip with Smart, she was never seen again. Cal Polys only interest was in a coverup. 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. 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. 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. During a camping trip in Fresno, California, in the early 1990s, Floress female cousins playfully swiped and hid his wallet while walking en route to a liquor store to purchase slush puppies. Paul Flores was convicted of first degree murder on 10/18/2022. I typically respect family sticking together through thick and thin, but this is just beyond that scope. At the time of Smart's disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. So far Ive asked two attorneys and one probation officer. 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 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. It sounds like a scary environment with Pauls violent outbursts, the parents covering up for him and it sounds like RF was abusive as well, at least towards her mom. The parents stopped renewing the tags in 2010 and parked the Volkswagen in Rubin Flores garage. Last month, deputies conducted a two-day search for Smarts remains at the home of Ruben Flores. To his credit, the Sheriff both credited Matthew Lamberts podcast series and admitted mistakes (2 weeks B4 any investigation, dorm room cleaned, ignoring roommates pleas the day after she disappeared, wont seek warrant for bank records because shes a 19 y.o. God, what a fucked up situation the Flores family put themselves into. Critics called. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores' home. Cant blame her for wanting to get far away from the dysfunction. Our main goal is to bring Kristin Smart home to her family and end this madness for you and your family. 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. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. Shortly after that, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff sniffer dogs were brought on the Cal Poly campus. Were after our daughter. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. 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. 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 only one of those instances, in 2000, did Flores serve time. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores' sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. At a Tuesday press conference announcing the arrest of Paul Flores and his father Ruben in connection with the death of Smart, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said investigators interviewed new witnesses thanks to the popular eight-part series Your Own Backyard. We only want our daughter back. At the time of the article, Flores was living in Southern California. Unblurred are Paul Flores (top center) and Ermelinda Flores (top right). You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. 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. 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. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I love my family but I would never defend or stick by them after a crime like this. They sold the truck and the other car but kept the VW? Alexandra Wallace July 6, 2021. He is the father of Paul Flores, the only suspect in the disappearance of Smart. Denise Smart said that she was told, Be ready. The same day, investigators also served warrants at an undisclosed location in SLO County and at a location in Washington State. 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. Smart was last seen as three fellow students helped her home following a party. How Does This Happen, I started Biz in AG in 1989 ,I am now 58 I do not have any kids So Sad .. Monsters .. Please, let the guilty be found, and her memory finally be at peace. 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. Most knew about it, no thanks to Poly, and now all do thanks to Chris Lambert. Video by: Laura Dickinson READ MORE: sanluisobispo.com/news/local/article237462089.html More from The Tribune: Subscribe: bit.ly/2HrSD3v Twitter: twitter.com/SLOTribune Facebook: facebook.com/SLOTribune/ Website: sanluisobispo.com/ Digital news subscription: bit.ly/2HGn19E, Teenage Porn Star Controversy Rocks California High School. The comments below represent the opinion of the writer and do not represent the views or policies of CalCoastNews.com. Previous. A month later, Thomas home was reportedly one of four Flores family homes searched by authorities. Investigators are currently digging under Rubin Flores home in another apparent attempt to find the missing teens body. 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 .. Kristin Smart was declared legally dead in May 2002. About the case, Lambert said he feels good about the direction it is heading. Many include court filings and other evidence submitted by both sides as part of various motions. The documents include information about a January 2020 appearance from a San Luis Obispo County sheriffs detective at Thomas Washington home. Very Sad .. "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. 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. His father, Ruben, is charged as an accessory, accused of helping cover up the crime. 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 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. 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.. 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.. 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. 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. Is the Five Cities Fire Authority's future in jeopardy? Flores, now 44, was arrested simultaneously along with his 80-year-old father Tuesday. EXAMINING CALIFORNIA'S KRISTIN SMART TRIAL: THE . 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. The jury heard a portion of a call between Paul Flores and his mother on Jan. 26, 2020, in which the pair appeared to be discussing the show.. Unblurred are Paul Flores (top center) and Ermelinda Flores (top right). His parents have been covering for him his whole life. 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.. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, Kristin Smart investigation: A timeline of the Cal Poly student's disappearance, SLO Co. 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