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The Murder of Selena

Corpus Christi, Texas, United StatesMarch 31, 1995

Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was shot and killed on March 31, 1995, by Yolanda Saldívar, the founder and manager of her fan club who had been embezzling money. Selena was 23 years old. Saldívar was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison.