Unforgotten CasebookThe cases. The books. The screen stories.Corpus Christi, Texas · 1995
Fame, money & betrayal
Singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was shot by former fan-club president Yolanda Saldívar in 1995 during a dispute involving their business relationship. Saldívar was convicted of murder. Biographical films and reporting also document Selena’s career and the impact of her death on fans and family.
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Corpus Christi, Texas. The map provides regional context; individually verified historical places are listed below.
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Selena was shot at this motel in March 1995. The business has since used a different hotel name; no access to a historical room is offered here.
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Viewing options & film details ↗Chris Perez
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Viewing options & film detailsIMDb · Screen title
IMDb title reference connected to the Selena Quintanilla-Pérez case. Listed release: 1997. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.
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Corpus Christi Caller-Times · 1995-04-01 · Page 10
Her local newspaper remembers her music, work, and contributions to Corpus Christi.
Contemporary tribute published the day after her death.
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The Paducah Sun · 1995-04-02 · Page 10
An Associated Press report describes the shooting and early statements from police and family.
Early allegations before Yolanda Saldívar’s trial.
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Listen to the episodeTrue Crime with Kendall Rae
Podcast coverage of the Selena Quintanilla-Pérez case. Released January 18, 2023. About 43 minutes.
Listen to the episodeWomen and Crime
Podcast coverage of the Selena Quintanilla-Pérez case. Released May 20, 2025. About 38 minutes.
Listen to the episodeMurder With My Husband
Podcast coverage of the Selena Quintanilla-Pérez case. Released March 7, 2022. About 52 minutes.
Listen to the episodeThis Feels Criminal: A True Crime Podcast (Formerly Killer Queens)
Podcast coverage of the Selena Quintanilla-Pérez case. Released March 26, 2024. About 91 minutes.
Listen to the episodeThe Casual Criminalist
Podcast coverage of the Selena Quintanilla-Pérez case. Released September 2, 2026. About 81 minutes.
Listen to the episodeRay William Johnson: True Story Podcast
Podcast coverage of the Selena Quintanilla-Pérez case. Released February 12, 2025. About 8 minutes.
Listen to the episodeMoms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast
Podcast coverage of the Selena Quintanilla-Pérez case. Released September 3, 2019. About 47 minutes.
Listen to the episodeMurder Files Unsealed
Podcast coverage of the Selena Quintanilla-Pérez case. Released August 7, 2026. About 43 minutes.
Listen to the episodeCrime Culture
Podcast coverage of the Selena Quintanilla-Pérez case. Released July 8, 2019. About 94 minutes.
Listen to the episodeNot Another Crime Podcast
Podcast coverage of the Selena Quintanilla-Pérez case. Released September 14, 2025. About 80 minutes.
Listen to the episodeCousins on Crime
Podcast coverage of the Selena Quintanilla-Pérez case. Released October 22, 2025. About 60 minutes.
Listen to the episodeKiller Instinct
Podcast coverage of the Selena Quintanilla-Pérez case. Released March 13, 2024. About 29 minutes.
Listen to the episodeThe Brothers Commonplace
Podcast coverage of the Selena Quintanilla-Pérez case. Released June 23, 2019. About 86 minutes.
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A federal court ruling on the timeliness of Yolanda Saldívar’s habeas petition following her conviction for Selena’s murder.
A Texas court order concerning Saldívar’s request for the district clerk to transmit postconviction papers. It is not the complete trial record.
A Texas court order on a request involving copies and costs of trial records. It does not itself contain the requested transcript.
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07Social Media
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Murder With My Husband
SELENA QUINTANILLA THE DISTURBING CASE - 102
Video from Murder With My Husband covering the Selena Quintanilla-Pérez case. Length: 48:53.
Watch on YouTubeOxygen
Why Was Selena Quintanilla-Pérez Murdered? | Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them | Oxygen
Video from Oxygen covering the Selena Quintanilla-Pérez case. Length: 12:18.
Watch on YouTubeInvestigation Discovery
The Murder of Selena Quintanilla
Video from Investigation Discovery covering the Selena Quintanilla-Pérez case. Length: 1:13.
Watch on YouTubeKiller Instinct Podcast
Selena Quintanilla: Obsessed To Death
Video from Killer Instinct Podcast covering the Selena Quintanilla-Pérez case. Length: 27:08.
Watch on YouTubeYouTube Movies & TV
Murder Made Me Famous
Video from YouTube Movies & TV covering the Selena Quintanilla-Pérez case. Length: 44:20.
Watch on YouTubeRay William Johnson
Remember her? She killed a famous pop star // The Yolanda Saldivar story
Video from Ray William Johnson covering the Selena Quintanilla-Pérez case. Length: 8:21.
Watch on YouTubeEntertainment Tonight
Selena's Murder: Shocking Details and Yolanda Saldívar's Fate | ET Uncovered
Video from Entertainment Tonight covering the Selena Quintanilla-Pérez case. Length: 12:38.
Watch on YouTubeInside Edition
Selena’s Killer Speaks From Prison After Nearly 30 Years
Interview or news segment from Inside Edition covering the Selena Quintanilla-Pérez case. Length: 1:50.
Watch on YouTube