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10.23.1995

Yolanda Saldívar convicted of murdering singer Selena Quintanilla

Yolanda Saldivar [Misc.];Selena [Misc.];Selena [Misc.]
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10.23.1995

The murder of Selena Quintanilla, the Queen of Tejano music, stunned fans around the world. The shock intensified after the killer was identified as Yolanda Saldívar, a former nurse who had served as president of the 23-year-old singer’s fan club and manager of her boutiques until she was fired for embezzling funds. Saldívar was sentenced to life in prison with possibility of parole after 30 years, which she was denied.

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