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Dec 2018
45m 25s

Selena Pt. 1: Yolanda Saldívar

PARCAST NETWORK
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The Queen of Tejano Music was only 23 when she was shot and killed by her best friend, personal assistant, and President of her fan club, Yolanda Saldivar in 1995. The icon was declared dead at The Days Inn in Corpus Christi, Texas after Yolanda shot her in the back. What lead Selena's best friend to assassinate her? Sponsors! Audible - Get 3 months of Audib ... Show More
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