logo

Selena Quintanilla's killer's confession about the motive behind her murder

Ksenia Novikova
By Ksenia Novikova
Aug 14, 2018
02:28 P.M.

Singer Selena's murder shocked the world. In a recent interview, the woman responsible for the Queen of Tejano's death opened up about her reasons for killing Selena.

Advertisement

AmoMama shares Yolanda Saldívar confessions and details about the murder, as reported by Latina. The 57-year-old Yolanda fatally shot and killed singer Selena on March 31, 1995.

Footage of the interview hasn't been released by Univision as yet. However, according to the report, Yolanda said she didn't want to go to prison for stealing money from Selena's company and claimed the shooting was accidental.

Read more on our Twitter account @amomama_usa

Source: Getty images

Source: Getty images

Advertisement

Saldívar believed that she could kill Selena and make it look like an assault, but the wounded Selena managed to drag herself to the front desk where she named Yolanda as the shooter.

Selena's father did an investigation when he was contacted by several fans who claimed that they paid the subscription fee to her fan club, but hadn't received anything in return.

Source: Getty images

Source: Getty images

Her father, Quintanilla Jr., realized that Yolanda had been stealing money by forging cheques. Saldívar was acting manager of the fan club and boutiques at that time and had embezzled close to $200,000.

Advertisement

Quintanilla had previously warned Selena that Yolanda was incapable of doing her job and that she needed to be wary of her. Selena, on the other hand, wanted to save her friendship with Saldívar and did not heed her father's advice.

Advertisement

Selena's father confronted Saldívar and said that she needed to provide proof dismissing his accusation of theft or he will be forced to involve the local police department.

Selena tried to reason with Yolanda and asked her to return all the statements and company documents. Frightened at the prospect of going to jail, Saldívar withdrew a gun from her bag.

Source: Getty images

Source: Getty images

Selena realized what was happening and tried to run away, but Yolanda shot her in the back. The bullet entered near her shoulder blade and severed the right subclavian artery. Selena was rushed to the hospital but was announced dead on arrival.

Advertisement

Saldívar tried to flee the scene, but Police who responded to the hotel's emergency call saw her leaving in a pickup truck. Cornered, she surrendered after a nine-hour standoff

Yolanda Saldívar was sentenced to life in prison on the charge of murder in the first degree. She is currently serving her sentence at the Mountain View Unit in Gatesville, Texas, and will only be eligible for parole in 2025.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Related posts

Nick Reiner's Court Appearance Shocks People – First Images Revealed

February 24, 2026

Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez Attend Chiefs vs. Texans Game Together

December 08, 2025

Father Fatally Shot British Daughter While She Was Visiting Him - Details

February 13, 2026

Katie Price's Husband Lee Andrews Was Reportedly Jailed Just Weeks Before Marrying Her

February 02, 2026

Diane Keaton Would Have Turned 80: Her Best Fashion Moments Through the Years

January 05, 2026

Family of Renee Nicole Good, Killed by ICE Agent, Reacts to Her Death

January 08, 2026

Who Is Jonathan Ross – 5+ Key Facts About the ICE Agent Who Shot Renee Nicole Good

January 09, 2026

Princess Eugenie's Marriage Is Sparking Buzz as Jack Brooksbank Sets a Firm Boundary With Sarah Ferguson — Right at Their Home

March 25, 2026

'Cheeky' Onstage Moment Between Don Cheadle and George Clooney at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards Sparks Buzz

January 12, 2026

Devoted Father Killed While Trying to Help Daughter in Trouble – Details

December 10, 2025

Inside Renee Nicole Good's Final Morning

January 08, 2026