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Selena Quintanilla Murder

By: Ryan Sando & Connor Nelson

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Basics

  • Yolanda Saldívar - Embezzling money from Selena
  • March 31st, 1995, Days Inn Motel in Corpus Christi, Tx
  • Pleaded Not guilty
  • Sentenced October 23, 1995
  • Life in prison no possibility of parole until 2025
  • Serving in Gatesview, Tx

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Evidence

  • Weapon used to kill Selena: Taurus Model 85, Physical Evidence(class)
  • Blood trail left by Selena after she was shot; Physical Evidence(individual)
  • Outfit worn by Saldívar, full of holes; Physical Evidence (individual)
  • Hollow point bullet that cut an artery; physical evidence (individual)
  • Hotel maintenance man heard loud bang,(testimonial)
  • Motel guests complained about loud arguing in Saldívar’s room(testimonial)

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Crime Scene

  • 2 crime scenes: where Selena was shot and then where she collapsed and bled out
  • Both crime scenes were evaluated properly by the authorities and paramedics

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Interesting Stuff

  • Biographical film in 1997 cast J.Lo as Selena
  • Saldivar in Solitary Confinement; death threats from inmates
  • George W. Bush named April 12th “Selena Day” in Tx

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Works cited

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