30 years after Selena Quintanilla’s death, her autopsy report is revealed

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A recently released autopsy report has revealed new details about the murder of Selena Quintanilla, thirty years after her death.

In March 1995, Selena, the popular Tejano singer, was fatally shot in a Corpus Christi, Texas motel room. The shooter was Yolanda Saldívar, the president of Selena’s fan club, who had been accused of stealing money from Selena’s business.

Us Weekly obtained the autopsy report, which was completed three hours after Selena Quintanilla’s death. The coroner determined her death was a homicide, caused by a gunshot wound to the shoulder.

The bullet traveled through her ribs, piercing her chest and exiting near her collarbone. The autopsy revealed the bullet damaged the subclavian artery, a large blood vessel supplying blood to the arms, neck, and head.

The coroner, Lloyd White, determined that the woman died from severe bleeding caused by a gunshot wound to the chest. The report also stated that her clothes were soaked with blood.

Following the shooting of Selena Quintanilla, Yolanda Saldívar spent ten hours in a standoff with police. She remained in her car in the motel parking lot and threatened suicide. Saldívar was then charged with murder and initially denied any wrongdoing. Although she argued the shooting was an accident during her trial, she was convicted in October 1995.

Yolanda Saldívar received a life sentence, but could potentially be released on parole. She applied for parole in December and was turned down in March. She can reapply for consideration in 2030.

Thirty years after her passing, Selena Quintanilla remains a prominent figure in popular culture. Her album “Dreaming of You” became her first to reach the top of the Billboard 200 chart after her death, and Jennifer Lopez’s portrayal of her in the 1997 film “Selena” helped cement her legacy. Known as the Queen of Tejano music, she continues to inspire a new wave of Latino artists.

A new documentary called “Selena Y Los Dinos” is now available on Netflix. It includes previously unreleased video recorded by Selena’s sister, Suzette Quintanilla, and offers a detailed look at how she became famous.

Suzette Quintanilla, Selena’s sister, shared a heartfelt message at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. She said she hopes future generations will continue to love Selena and her music, emphasizing that even though it’s been 30 years since Selena’s passing, her impact and memory are still incredibly strong.

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2025-11-18 03:31