Paul Flores escorted Smart back to her dorm after 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. Also in 2010, SLO County Sheriff Ian Parkinson said he was . I find it weird there are practically 0 pictures of Ermelinda in comparison to the other members of her family, but maybe its because she moved? 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). Actually his violent behavior started earlier than high school. Kirsten deserves better and her family deserves to bring her home. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Chris Lambert has indicated that Ermelinda and both of her ex husbands have been interviewed by investigators. 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. His father, Ruben, is facing a charge of accessory to murder. Copy of immunity deal letter posted here. Powered by. He had a black eye the next day. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. In Southern California, investigators served a search warrant at Paul Flores' San Pedro home. Paul Flores was the key witness in the 1996 disappearance of Kristin Smart. Please address the Policies, events and arguments, not the person. Maybe she's just as awful as the rest of them, or maybe not. His story repeatedly changed. 19 years after the disappearance of Kristin Smart from Cal Poly's campus, Paul Flores still remains the only suspect. About the case, Lambert said he feels good about the direction it is heading. Doesnt sound plausible. In later years, the Examiner reports that the Smart family constantly harassed Flores and his family in order to get him to speak about what he knew about Smarts disappearance. The others stayed local, same! Why is the community not pushing for something to get done? She was last seen alive with Paul Flores, a classmate who offered to walk an inebriated Smart to her room. Remember this story where his cousin spoke about him being a pervert: Me, my sister, my cousinPaul has no limits, she said, requesting anonymity. 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They used cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar to search Ruben Flores property. 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. 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. On May 25, 1996, Paul Flores was the last person known to have seen Kristin Smart before her disappearance from the Cal Poly campus. Might be referring to interview where Paul tells investigators that he thinks Kristin is dead. 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 sister can rot too if she helped. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores' sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. The Smart family had no comment Wednesday. Do a little research before sharing your sage advice. 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. On Tuesday, investigators used ground-penetrating radar under Rubin Flores home and in the backyard, and then dug in several places. They state the detective was requesting an interview from Thomas while also giving her two letters: one urging her cooperation and another offering immunity from San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow in exchange for her cooperation. While in junior high he knocked a boy down from behind, stomped on his head and sent him to the hospital with a serious concussion. The same day, investigators also served warrants at an undisclosed location in SLO County and at a location in Washington State. 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. Paul is charged with murder in connection with the 1996 disappearance of Cal Poly student Kristin Smart. All the news reports conveniently ignore Cal Polys obstruction in their timelines. But I believe Ruben trained him to prey on women. 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. Flores was subpoenaed before a grand jury in relation to Smarts disappearance but left after just five minutes of questions. 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. "Even with what I found, I can't go arrest somebody. ", "The podcast was one part of the whole formula," Lambert told the San Luis Obispo Tribune. 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. In Southern California, investigators served a search warrant at Paul Flores' San Pedro home. I don't think she was willingly involved. 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. 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. Kristin Smart . 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. Nothing ever mentioned to any of them. Flores, now 44, was arrested simultaneously along with his 80-year-old father Tuesday. I have worked with Cal Poly interns for years and always ask if they were told anything about Kristen Smart during WOW. Last month, deputies conducted a two-day search for Smarts remains at the home of Ruben Flores. He needs to swing for the fence to get reelected. If you do not want to take this offer now it will not be offered to you again and things will be used against you., He goes on to say in the letter that is not dated but referenced by Galambos that Paul will soon be in a position of needing to tell law enforcement his story and that the case will be solved soon., You can be the one who is responsible for ending this nightmare for everyone and move on with your life. Ermelinda Flores (top left) and Paul Flores (bottom), 1983. The detectives have more than what has been previously released, and that is very heartening. A neighbor on White Court in Arroyo Grande told KSBY News the home of Ruben Flores, Paul's dad, was also searched Wednesday morning, and the King County Sheriff's Office confirmed that it assisted the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office in the service of a search warrant at a home near Kenmore, Washington. 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. https://www.thedailybeast.com/four-women-say-the-man-suspected-of-murdering-a-college-student-sexually-assaulted-them. Thanks for the advice Dadbod! That victim, named as Jane, told the website, The next thing I know is the cops telling me We cant do anything because [Paul] and his friend are saying she was drunk and it was consensual.. Paul Flores at a St. James classmate's birthday party, 1983. We are giving you an opportunity to be a witness and not a defendant, as I'm not sure Paul will protect you. He had been sentenced to 240 days in the crime. 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. Would you? If Dan Dow prosecutes the case then the Flores have nothing to worry about. Were after our daughter. 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 Daily Beast reported in November 2016 that four women had come forward to accuse Flores of sexually assaulting them. On Tuesday, investigators used ground-penetrating radar under Rubin Flores home and in the backyard, and then dug in several places. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. '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.. We know Paul is, there's evidence of such. Hope this brings an end to all these years wondering where she was. His father, Ruben, is facing a charge of accessory to murder. After Smarts disappearance, the car was transferred into their parents names. At the time of Smart's disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. One can only image the horrors she grew up with. Its an ugly secret that made the Smart family unnecessarily agonize for nearly 25 years! At the time of Smarts disappearance, the vehicle belonged to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. 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