Justice Served: The Murder of Selena, the Queen of Tejano — Pt. 2
Summary
This episode of Crime House 24/7 details the 1995 murder of Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla by her former assistant, Yolanda Saldívar. Host Vanessa Richardson recounts the embezzlement dispute, the fatal shooting at a Corpus Christi motel, and the subsequent ten-hour police standoff. The summary covers Saldívar’s arrest, her conviction for first-degree murder, and recent failed parole attempts, while celebrating Selena’s enduring legacy as a cultural icon.
Topics discussed
Intro, ads, and Selena's parole news
Alma therapy practice ad
Selena's career peak and personal life
Yolanda Saldivar's embezzlement and firing
The motel meeting and alleged assault
Hospital visit and escalating tension
The shooting and Selena's escape
Selena's death and Yolanda's standoff
Negotiations and Yolanda's surrender
Public mourning and funeral
Investigation and conflicting accounts
Trial verdict and life sentence
Family claims and parole denial
Selena's enduring legacy
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