Selena Quintanilla was shot by Yolanda Saldívar, who was the president of her fan club and managed her boutiques. Saldívar killed her on March 31, 1995, at a motel in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Immediate reason
Selena and her family had discovered financial irregularities and believed Saldívar was stealing money from the fan club and business accounts. Selena met Saldívar at the motel to obtain missing financial records, and during or after a heated argument, Saldívar shot her as Selena tried to leave the room.
Motive and aftermath
Reporting on the case describes the shooting as driven by Saldívar’s anger and desperation over being confronted, fired, and losing her closeness and influence with Selena. A jury later convicted Saldívar of murder, and she received a life sentence with the possibility of parole after 30 years.
