Historical Events tagged with "corpus christi"

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Crime & Law

Selena's Tragic Death at Days Inn

March 31st, 1995 29 years ago

Selena Quintanilla, a rising star in Tejano music, was murdered by Yolanda Saldívar, the president of her fan club, at a Days Inn in Corpus Christi, Texas. The incident occurred after a confrontation regarding financial matters between the two. Despite Selena's attempts to resolve the situation, Saldívar fatally shot her in the back as she tried to escape. This shocking act of violence startled fans and the music industry alike.

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