CORPUS CHRISTI — 1995 · Murder
The Selena Quintanilla case
On 31 March 1995, 23-year-old Selena Quintanilla, one of the most recognized names in Latin music in the United States, was shot and killed at a motel in Corpus Christi by the former manager of her fan club. The assailant acted after being removed from her role following allegations of financial irregularities involving the singer's family. Tried in October 1995, she was sentenced to life imprisonment; a bid for parole was denied in 2025. Selena's death permanently heightened interest in Latin music and culture in the United States.
- Date
- 1995
- Place
- Texas, USA, Corpus Christi, US
- Category
- Murder
- Case Status
- Solved
- Coordinates
- 27.8006, -97.3964 ↗
Timeline of Events
- 1995The killing took place (March 31)
- 1995Court ruling: life imprisonment (October)
- 2025A parole bid was denied
Sources
- Court Records
- Contemporary Press Archive
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