Ep. 16: The Murder of Selena
This week, my bestie Morgan joins me as we unravel the tragic, yet utterly wild, story of Selena Quintanilla's murder. We're diving deep into the Queen of Tejano's rise to superstardom and the shocking betrayal that cut her life short. Expect a heavy dose of meticulously researched details, a few gasps, and plenty of our signature laughs and jokes as we try to cope with the sheer absurdity of it all. You won't want to miss this one! Follow us on instagram! @friendswhocrime Sources: "Selena's Death: Yolanda SaldĂvar." A&E Real Crime, A+E Networks, 2025, https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/selenas-death-yolanda-saldivar. Janos, Adam. "Yolanda SaldĂvar Wasn't the Only Superfan Who Murdered Their Idol." A&E Real Crime, A+E Networks, 20 Mar. 2025, https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/yolanda-saldivar. Quintanilla, Selena. "Interviewed by Mas Magazineâs Joseph Harmes." Selena Research Collection, The Wittliff Collections, Texas State University, 1993â1995, https://archivesspace.library.txstate.edu/repositories/4/archival_objects/122308. "Why Was Selena Killed? The Shocking Truth Behind the Murder." ATX Holiday, City of Austin, https://atxholiday.austintexas.org/trending/why-was-selena-killed-why-was-selena-killed-the-shocking-truth-behind-the-murder. Davis, Lily. "Selenaâs Career Inspired Others." Spotlight, 29 Aug. 2021, https://bdspotlight.com/features/2021/08/29/selenas-career-inspired-others/. "The Inspiring Life and Work of Selena Quintanilla PĂ©rez." Library of Congress Blogs, 9 Sept. 2021, https://blogs.loc.gov/copyright/2021/09/the-inspiring-life-and-work-of-selena-quintanilla-prez/. "State v. SaldĂvar." FindLaw, https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/tx-court-of-appeals/1130222.html. "Selena Killer Parole Denied." CBS 8, 27 Mar. 2025, https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/crime/selena-killer-parole-denied/507-ea10fea3-43ae-47aa-9f1b-a745dbabc9a6. "Selena Quintanilla's Killer Yolanda SaldĂvar Denied Parole; Next Eligibility 2030." CBS News Texas, 27 Mar. 2025, https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/selena-quintanillas-killer-yolanda-saldivar-denied-parole-next-eligibility-2030/. "Selena Quintanilla Death: Remembering the Queen of Tejano." Houston Chronicle, 31 Mar. 2025, https://www.chron.com/culture/music/article/selena-quintanilla-death-17492426.php.
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This week, my bestie Morgan joins me as we unravel the tragic, yet utterly wild, story of Selena Quintanilla's murder. We're diving deep into the Queen of Tejano's rise to superstardom and the shocking betrayal that cut her life short. Expect a heavy dose of meticulously researched details, a few gasps, and plenty of our signature laughs and jokes as we try to cope with the sheer absurdity of it all. You won't want to miss this one! Follow us on instagram! @friendswhocrime Sources: "Selena's D...