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Ms. Thomas informs me that she was never a witness to any crime, nor did she hear the defendants speak about any crimes., Thomas did not testify during the preliminary hearing nor has she been called yet as a witness during her father and brothers murder trial currently underway in Salinas (KSBY). In August 2011, a Facebook page dedicated to the search for Smart published his exact address. I highly suspect that Paul and Ruben are both serial rapists/offenders. After Smart's disappearance, the car was transferred into their parent's names. Send pics, videos and tips to CCN. If one of my brothers was a piece of shit like Paul I wouldnt stay silent and complicit.. Wow! 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. Since the focus is on Paul Flores what is the alleged motive for him to have committed this crime. His father Ruben Flores charged with being an accessory after the factwas found not. She did not walk away and dig herself a grave. Paul Flores, 44, was last seen with Smart before she went missing on May 25, 1996. She was last seen alive with Paul Flores, a classmate who offered to walk an inebriated Smart to her room. 19 years after the disappearance of Kristin Smart from Cal Poly's campus, Paul Flores still remains the only suspect. 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. 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 witnesses enabled authorities to secure a search warrant authorizing the interception and monitoring of Flores' cell phone, said Parkinson, who added that the search warrant led to evidence that built the case against Flores. 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. The Charley Project goes on to say that Flores would regularly drink heavily and that he was not popular among the student body. The press release stated the sheriff's office will not be commenting any further and no additional information will be released at this time. 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. Be part of the news. Not to be a cynic but the Republican DA faces a BLM challenge from an increasing Berkeley-esque electorate. In 2021, he was charged with her murder. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores home on Monday afternoon. Just a reminder everyone, don't give out identifying information, link to people's profiles or anything else that could be construed as doxxing. Ms. Thomas informs me that she was never a witness to any crime, nor did she hear the defendants speak about any crimes.. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. 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. Without a doubt, I feel that Paul and Ruben are going to prison. They continued to bungle the case for a month, not properly interviewing Paul Flores or other witnesses and never searching his room. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Flores, now 44, was arrested simultaneously along with his 80-year-old father Tuesday. 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. Would you do the right thing? It also said the office does not anticipate any additional news releases regarding this investigation. Last month, deputies conducted a two-day search for Smarts remains at the home of Ruben Flores. Same for the rest of his family. 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. Mom Is Presumed Dead, as Police Search for Possibly Suicidal Ex, Who Is Murder Suspect, Parents of Missing N.C. 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. 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. Paul's sister reportedly lives in that area. Cal Poly agreed that Kristens case would be incorporated as an educational tool into the freshmen Week of Welcome orientation. 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. If Dan Dow prosecutes the case then the Flores have nothing to worry about. He threw [my cousin] to the ground and got on top of her and putting his hands down her top even after he got his wallet. 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. 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. Ruben Flores, and his sister and mother . His father, Ruben, is charged as an accessory, accused of helping cover up the crime. I could not imagine being his mother. Facebook 0 Twitter LinkedIn 0 Reddit Tumblr Pinterest 0 0 Likes. However, Paul (and Ruben) can still say if youre so smart, wheres the body? Susan Flores continues with her book project chronicling her familys victimization. Please, let the guilty be found, and her memory finally be at peace. Paul Flores was the last person to see Kristin Smart alive in 1996, police say. "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. They used cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar to search Ruben Flores property. 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. If someone in my family killed somebody and I knew, I would sing like a canary. She declined to comment to reporters. I now know for sure he is, and Kristin is dead, and so do you.. About the case, Lambert said he feels good about the direction it is heading. The pair appeared in San Luis Obispo Superior Court. The comments below represent the opinion of the writer and do not represent the views or policies of CalCoastNews.com. An attorney representing Flores, Sarah Sanger could not be reached for comment. Good question Ive often wondered that esp since her car could of been involved & other goss on here. "But I've felt good about it for a long time. The authorities have stated that Kristin's remains have not yet been found. The pair appeared in San Luis Obispo Superior Court. EXAMINING CALIFORNIA'S KRISTIN SMART TRIAL: THE . Critics called. When I say I know Pauls involved, his own words saying so are one of the things I know that prove it. "As a result, we are precluded by law from disclosing any further details about them.". We would have had this moments years ago if Cal Poly PD hadnt screwed this up. He is the father of Paul Flores, the only suspect in the disappearance of Smart. Flores has no criminal record involving violent crime. 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. We may learn more if any of them are called to testify in the preliminary hearing. Press J to jump to the feed. Apparently one witness may be an Australian exchange student who returned home after finals and was unaware of the case. Law enforcement served search warrants Wednesday in the missing person case of Kristin Smart. 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. I hope they all do. I wondered this too. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. At the time of Smart's disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores' home. I believe (Flores) took her life. 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. On Tues., April 13, 2021, Paul Flores and his father, Ruben Flores, were arrested in connection to Kristin Smart's case. Flores and Smart had spoken at the party she had attended, witnesses said. Flores was subpoenaed before a grand jury in relation to Smarts disappearance but left after just five minutes of questions. Maybe she's just as awful as the rest of them, or maybe not. Why is the community not pushing for something to get done? We want to give you the support you need., The creator of the podcast, Your Own Backyard: The Disappearance of Kristin Smart, Chris Lambert told the Stockton Record that he believes Flores is responsible for Smarts death. 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. 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. Last month, deputies conducted a two-day search for Smarts remains at the home of Ruben Flores. 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. Flores, now 44, was arrested simultaneously along with his 80-year-old father Tuesday. The documents include information about a January 2020 appearance from a San Luis Obispo County sheriffs detective at Thomas Washington home. You ALWAYS ask your interns about it? Very Sad .. Support local news. He lived in the dorm building across from Smarts room. He was soon released from custody. 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. Deputies also dug in several places in search of remains. 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 .. Paul's sister reportedly lives in that area. '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.. BTW from Chris Lamberts podcast, I know that Ruben physically abused Susan which obviously speaks to his character. 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. Kristin Smart . Deputies also dug in several places in search of remains. Officers booked Flores into the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center. At the time of Smarts disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. Id hate to see all the hard work our Sheriffs office has done unravel. Smart ended up attending an off-campus party, where she became intoxicated and passed out on a neighbor's lawn, according to witnesses. Thanks for sharing this. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Paul Flores was convicted of first degree murder on 10/18/2022. Smart disappeared on her Cal Poly San Luis Obispo campus two decades ago and now the search there is back on. The Daily Breeze reported in September 2016 that Flores was living in San Pedro, California, since 2011 and had been working in Irvine. 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