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. I typically respect family sticking together through thick and thin, but this is just beyond that scope. Paul Flores at a St. James classmate's birthday party, 1983. In Southern California, investigators served a search warrant at Paul Flores' San Pedro home. Same for the rest of his family. 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. Why did they keep it? Smart disappeared on her Cal Poly San Luis Obispo campus two decades ago and now the search there is back on. Paul Flores has long been the lone suspect in Smarts disappearance. Chris Lambert has indicated that Ermelinda and both of her ex husbands have been interviewed by investigators. The parents stopped renewing the tags in 2010 and parked the Volkswagen in Rubin Flores garage. Flores was home at the time and could be seen in news footage wearing a light blue hoodie. He had a black eye the next day. We may learn more if any of them are called to testify in the preliminary hearing. After Flores allegedly completed the trip with Smart, she was never seen again. 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. Deputies also dug in several places in search of remains. 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. After Flores allegedly completed the trip with Smart, she was never seen again. Almost all knew nothing about it, thanks to Poly. 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. I can show you a video of Paul admitting he knows what happened to Kristin Smart, his letter states. Mixed with pressure from Ruben. Why is the community not pushing for something to get done? That was a huge judgment error. In order to produce the documentary, Lambert quit his job to devote himself to the podcast. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. An attorney representing Flores, Sarah Sanger could not be reached for comment. 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?? Flores was one of the last people to see Smart and has been identified as a person-of-interest in the case. People vs. Flores #1: Motions. Flores dropped out of Cal Poly during the summer of 1996. 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. "But I've felt good about it for a long time. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Thomas. Flores has no criminal record involving violent crime. 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. Also in 2010, SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said he was committed to having the disappearance of Smart reexamined by investigators. We are giving you an opportunity to be a witness and not a defendant, as I'm not sure Paul will protect you. If someone in my family killed somebody and I knew, I would sing like a canary. On Tuesday, investigators used ground-penetrating radar under Rubin Flores home and in the backyard, and then dug in several places. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores' sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. 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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. Kristin Smart Disappearance Suspects Taken into Custody, Classmate of Kristin Smart Briefly Detained, Police Search Home Decades After Her Disappearance, Ga. Police Officer Arrested After Naked Body of Missing 16-Year-Old Girl Found in Woods, Ex-Boyfriend of Missing Md. Flores was home at the time and could be seen in news . Paul Flores plays soccer at St. James Catholic School, 1982. At the time of Smarts disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. His story repeatedly changed. 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. 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. Back in 1996, with classes finished before the long Memorial Day weekend, Smart, a 19-year-old California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo student, called her parents on Friday, May 24, and left a message telling them that she and some friends were heading to a party at 8 p.m. that night. Good question Ive often wondered that esp since her car could of been involved & other goss on here. Same. I believe (Flores) took her life. Also in 2010, SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said he was committed to having the disappearance of Smart reexamined by investigators. I have zero sympathy for her or anyone else in her scumbag family. Constructive debate is good; mockery, taunting, and name calling is not. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. Authorities arrested Ruben Flores after San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs deputies served a search warrant at his Arroyo Grande home. 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. She was last seen alive with Paul Flores, a classmate who offered to walk an inebriated Smart to her room. My personal opinion was that I was one piece of the formula.". 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. In November 2019, supporters of Smarts family held a vigil outside of Susan Flores home, the San Luis Obispo Tribune reported at the time. Atascadero city manager announces retirement. Wow! Do you have a point you would like to make? The Santa Maria Times reports that Flores has three DUI convictions on his record, as of 2007. 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. 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.. 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. 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.. Last month, deputies conducted a two-day search for Smarts remains at the home of Ruben Flores. Paul's sister reportedly lives in that area. True. Flores was among those students and was the last to see Smart alive. Paul Flores was taken into custody in the Los Angeles area, where he resides. 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. If I was her I'd have never moved back to California. Paul was charged with the murder of Kristin Smart while Ruben was charged with being an accessory after the fact. "It's part of the reason I called it 'Your Own Backyard,' because of the frustration at the beginning was, 'Why are not enough people talking about this? Brief explanation of how they screwed it up? 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. This is really going to be something you dont expect. His father, Ruben, is charged as an accessory, accused of helping cover up the crime. Well let me educate you. "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. Authorities arrested Ruben Flores after San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs deputies served a search warrant at his Arroyo Grande home. Shortly after that, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff sniffer dogs were brought on the Cal Poly campus. I was thinking about that car the other day. Critics called. ive only been able to find one and now i cant even find that one. She did not walk away and go kill herself. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. 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