How Did Selena Quintanilla Die? The Details Behind Her Tragic Murder
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was 23 years old when she was fatally shot at a motel in March 1995
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Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was 23 years old when she was fatally shot at a motel in March 1995
Yolanda Saldívar may forever be known as the woman behind the murder of beloved Tejano star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. On March 31, 1995, the San Antonio nurse accused of embezzling money from Selena met with the Grammy Award-winning musician at the Days Inn in Corpus Christi, Texas. Shortly before noon, prosecutors said Saldívar — widely painted as an obsessed fan who weaseled her way into managing Selena’s fan club and businesses — fired a single shot into the singer’s back when confronted abou
Texas Leads the Nation in Incarcerated Women: Dramatic Increase of Over 1000% Since 1980
The Texas Board of Criminal Justice has recognized former board Chair Patrick O’Daniel by renaming a Gatesville prison, formerly the Mountain View Unit, in his honor.
A maximum security prison in Gatesville that houses female inmates, including those on death row, has been renamed.