At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. In Southern California, investigators served a search warrant at Paul Flores' San Pedro home. 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. 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. Authorities arrested Ruben Flores after San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs deputies served a search warrant at his Arroyo Grande home. On Monday, deputies served a sealed search warrant at the home of Ruben Flores. 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. We know Paul is, there's evidence of such. Maybe she's just as awful as the rest of them, or maybe not. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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.. Paul was not an experienced hardened criminal, if they investigated early and subjected him to a proper interrogation, they likely could have broken him and gotten him to confess, assisted by any circumstantial evidence they could have gathered. Id hate to see all the hard work our Sheriffs office has done unravel. This educated many current residents. Flores was one of the last people to see Smart and has been identified as a person-of-interest in the case. A month later, Thomas home was reportedly one of four Flores family homes searched by authorities. About the case, Lambert said he feels good about the direction it is heading. Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Could it also be the graduation party video where the mom asked him what he did with the missing girl? On Tuesday, investigators used ground-penetrating radar under Rubin Flores home and in the backyard, and then dug in several places. Flores, now 44, was arrested simultaneously along with his 80-year-old father Tuesday. 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. Please address the Policies, events and arguments, not the person. Why is the community not pushing for something to get done? 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. Good question Ive often wondered that esp since her car could of been involved & other goss on here. Paul Flores was the last person to see Kristin Smart alive in 1996, police say. I always wonder if she was forced into it. Paul Flores escorted Smart back to her dorm after an off-campus party. 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. During the search, a cadaver dog showed interest in a 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, which is currently registered to Ruben and Susan Flores. 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. I know Pauls Attorney Mel had many plea agreement talks with the District Attorneys Office and know without a doubt that Paul Flores knows what happened to Kristin Smart and where her body is. I may have missed it so some assistance will be appreciated. Then RF immediately called Ermalinda to possibly go get PF, while Ruben was en route. But I believe Ruben trained him to prey on women. I don't think she was willingly involved. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores sister, Ermelinda Thomas. Chris travels down to the South Bay, and attempts to trace Paul Flores' predatory behavior from its origins to the present day. She was last seen alive with Paul Flores, a classmate who offered to walk an inebriated Smart to her room. Please, let the guilty be found, and her memory finally be at peace. Paul is charged with murder in connection with the 1996. Cant blame her for wanting to get far away from the dysfunction. Recently released court documents detail a one-time immunity deal previously offered to Paul Flores' sister, Ermelinda Thomas. The Daily Breeze reported in September 2016 that Flores was living in San Pedro, California, since 2011 and had been working in Irvine. 19 years later, still no body, no arrests made, and no answers. It would seem like they would try to get rid of any vehicle that had evidence in it. Constructive debate is good; mockery, taunting, and name calling is not. Authorities served another search warrant at Paul Flores home in April 2020. She was last seen alive with Paul Flores, a classmate who offered to walk an inebriated Smart to her room. Same for the rest of his family. Wow! He had been sentenced to 240 days in the crime. That's why he's the way he is. I hate to make things any darker than they already are, but I truly wonder if Paul ever tried anything on her. 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. I feel for her. 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. Getty Is the Five Cities Fire Authoritys future in jeopardy? Powered by. 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. I highly suspect that Paul and Ruben are both serial rapists/offenders. They used cadaver dogs and ground penetrating radar to search Ruben Flores property. That was a huge judgment error. In order to produce the documentary, Lambert quit his job to devote himself to the podcast. Paul was charged with the murder of Kristin Smart while Ruben was charged with being an accessory after the fact. The detectives have more than what has been previously released, and that is very heartening. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. Nothing ever mentioned to any of them. Susan Flores, the mother of Paul Flores, spoke to California outlet KSBY News on Tuesday, marking her first-ever press interview. The documents include information about a January 2020 appearance from a San Luis Obispo County sheriffs detective at Thomas Washington home. 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. 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. Last week, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office announced they have two vehicles related to the investigation in evidence. Ruben faces a maximum of three years in jail. In 2021, he was charged with her murder. He is the father of Paul Flores, the only suspect in the disappearance of Smart. Deputies also dug in several places in search of remains. 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. In only one of those instances, in 2000, did Flores serve time. 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 .. 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. Just a reminder everyone, don't give out identifying information, link to people's profiles or anything else that could be construed as doxxing. How Does This Happen, I started Biz in AG in 1989 ,I am now 58 I do not have any kids So Sad .. Monsters .. 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. At that time, the car belonged to Paul Flores' sister Ermelinda Flores, who lived near Cal Poly. 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. I wondered this too. Dow . Flores has no criminal record involving violent crime. A month later, Thomas home was reportedly one of four Flores family homes searched by authorities. But I don't think she actively participated. "Paul had this look on his face," the relative said. Smart has long been suspected to have been abducted and killed in May 1996, while she was a freshman at California. When I say I know Pauls involved, his own words saying so are one of the things I know that prove it. 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. IF they knew he was out there murdering, raping etc. 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. The Santa Maria Times reports that Flores has three DUI convictions on his record, as of 2007. Shes had two decades to end the Smarts torment. 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. 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