Former nurse, Yolanda Saldivar was tried for murder for the shooting death of singer Selena, who was referred to as the "Queen of Tejano music" and who had trusted Saldivar with her business and other ventures before her murder at the age of 23.
Yolanda Saldivar (Spanish pronunciation: [olanda saldi'a; born September 19, 1960) is a former nurse and fan club president who was convicted of the murder of Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez on March 31, 1995 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Saldivar's trial for the murder of Selena was followed closely by the Latino community in the United States. The defense attorney argued the shooting was accidental, but the prosecution pointed out that Saldivar, a trained nurse, did not call 911 nor try to help Selena after she was shot. Referred to as the "Queen of Tejano music", her contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century. Saldivar soon became a close friend to Selena and the family; she was trusted and became the acting president of the fan club in 1991. March 31, 1995(1995-03-31) (aged 23)
Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S. Employees at the stores regularly complained about Saldivar's behavior to Selena, who dismissed the claims, believing Saldivar would not negatively impose erratic decisions on Selena's fashion venture. 
