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. Why is the community not pushing for something to get done? 19 years later, still no body, no arrests made, and no answers. 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. Unblurred are Paul Flores (right) and Ermelinda Flores (bottom right). We may learn more if any of them are called to testify in the preliminary hearing. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. Denise Smart said that she was told, Be ready. 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. Thew newspaper adds that the Navy refused to take Flores because of his connection to the Smart case. In 2007, Flores had a DUI case dismissed in Los Angeles County Superior Court. "The search warrants are limited in scope, and sealed by the court," public information officer Tony Cipolla stated. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. Thanks for sharing this. I have zero sympathy for her or anyone else in her scumbag family. 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. I could not imagine being his mother. Paul Flores escorted Smart back to her dorm after an off-campus party. I typically respect family sticking together through thick and thin, but this is just beyond that scope. Apparently one witness may be an Australian exchange student who returned home after finals and was unaware of the case. 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 Ruben's case that July. Paul Flores, 44, was last seen with Smart before she went missing on May 25, 1996. 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. Comment Guidelines. 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. 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. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. In 2021, he was charged with her murder. The parents stopped renewing the tags in 2010 and parked the Volkswagen in Rubin Flores' garage. While her body has never been found, Kristin was declared legally dead in 2002. For his part, the podcaster, Chris Lambert, said he "was one piece of the formula. 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. I believe (Flores) took her life. Paul Flores escorted Smart back to her dorm after an off-campus party. 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. 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.. This educated many current residents. 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. Paul Flores was convicted of first degree murder on 10/18/2022. 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. At one point, Flores said that he woke up with a black eye. 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. She did not walk away and go kill herself. 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. As for motive, Flores had and continues to have multiple allegations that he has raped or sexually harassed women, and also teens while he was in high school. 19 years after the disappearance of Kristin Smart from Cal Poly's campus, Paul Flores still remains the only suspect. Please address the Policies, events and arguments, not the person. Well let me educate you. It was only by pure luck that Paul was arrested for a different crime and the arresting agency (not Cal Poly PD) documented him having a black eye a fact that Cal Poly PD apparently never noticed. Cant blame her for wanting to get far away from the dysfunction. We are giving you an opportunity to be a witness and not a defendant, as I'm not sure Paul will protect you. 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. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores home. "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. Deputies towed the car from Rubin Flores' home. Kirsten deserves better and her family deserves to bring her home. In November 2019, supporters of Smarts family held a vigil outside of Susan Flores home, the San Luis Obispo Tribune reported at the time. Paul Flores was the last person to see Kristin Smart alive in 1996, police say. Flores, now 44, was arrested simultaneously along with his 80-year-old father Tuesday. Officers booked Flores into the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center. Paul Flores at a St. James classmate's birthday party, 1983. Ruben lived here with his wife, Susan, and their children, Ermelinda and Paul. That was a huge judgment error. In order to produce the documentary, Lambert quit his job to devote himself to the podcast. Paul is very soon going to be in a position where he needs to tell us his story, this case will be solved soon. On Monday, deputies served a sealed search warrant at the home of Ruben Flores. You ALWAYS ask your interns about it? Paul Flores plays soccer at St. James Catholic School, 1982. 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. "As a result, we are precluded by law from disclosing any further details about them.". Smart was declared legally dead in 2002 and her body has yet to be recovered. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Thomas. Their trial is expected to last into at least October. I was willing to do what I could to assist in that. Kristin Smart was declared legally dead in May 2002. Nor could Ruben Flores' attorney, Harold Mesick. My family loves me but they readily admit they'd help send my ass to jail if I had done anything having to do with goddam murder (people on Reddit have argued with me that helping conceal a murder is what a loving parent does during the Petito/Laundry case - if that's how you feel, I am begging you nicely not to reproduce). Paul was charged with the murder of Kristin Smart while Ruben was charged with being an accessory after the fact. 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. 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). 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. Lambert spoke about what he felt was the biggest error in the early investigation by the sheriffs office. Flores was named as a key witness in the case in July 1996. He lived in the dorm building across from Smarts room. Woman Found Dead in Park Charged with Murder, Cold Cases Heat Up: How Advances in DNA Technology Are Helping to Bring Justice for Victims, Kristin Smart Case: Paul Flores Found Guilty in 1996 Death and Disappearance of the Cal Poly Freshman, Kristin Smart's Body Is Still Missing But Longtime Suspect and His Father Face Trial, Lyft Driver Who Went Missing in Florida Has Been Found Dead, Daughter Says, Dismembered Remains of N.C. Man Who Vanished Over a Month Ago Found in Barrel of Concrete, Friend Testifies That Paul Flores Would Often 'Follow' Kristin Smart and Hang Around Her Dorm, Texas Man Accused of Murdering Girlfriend Who Planned to Confront Him About Being Married, Missing Tenn. 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 always thought Mike could tattle. So far Ive asked two attorneys and one probation officer. All the news reports conveniently ignore Cal Polys obstruction in their timelines. 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. Paul Flores has long been the lone suspect in Smarts disappearance. I forgot, theres more. Press J to jump to the feed. Shes had two decades to end the Smarts torment. Paul is currently still in the custody of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office, while Ruben was released on bail eight days after his arrest. Flores, now 44, was arrested simultaneously along with his 80-year-old father Tuesday. Kristin Smart . FBI investigators were seen putting up tape around the home on East Branch St. "Something is happening and I am definitely excited to see what comes from it," said Matthew Harrington, who witnessed the search. 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