The night before her death, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, the beloved Tejano singer, met with her former fan club president Yolanda Saldívar. This was not the first time the two had met; in fact, it was the fourth time in two weeks.
Selena had been trying to get financial records from Saldívar, who had been fired from her position as fan club president. Selena had suspected Saldívar of embezzlement and was hoping to get the records to prove it. Unfortunately, Selena was unable to get the records she needed, and she left the motel without incident.
Selena returned home to her husband, Chris Perez, and his father, Abraham, who was visiting from Mexico. The three of them had a quiet evening together, enjoying each other’s company and talking about their plans for the future. Selena was looking forward to the release of her new album, which was due out the following week.
The next morning, Selena was due to meet with Saldívar again. She was hoping to finally get the records she needed to prove Saldívar’s embezzlement. Unfortunately, this meeting would never take place.
That same morning, Selena and Saldívar had a confrontation at the Days Inn motel in Corpus Christi, Texas. During the confrontation, Saldívar pulled out a gun and shot Selena in the back. Selena was rushed to the hospital, but it was too late; she had already died from her injuries.
The night before her death, Selena had been looking forward to the release of her new album and spending time with her family. She had no idea that the following morning would be her last.
Selena’s death was a tragedy for her family, friends, and fans. She was only 23 years old and had a promising career ahead of her. Her death was a shock to the entire music industry, and her legacy lives on today.
Selena was a beloved singer, songwriter, and actress. She was a pioneer in the Tejano music scene and was an inspiration to many. Her music continues to be loved and appreciated by fans all over the world.
Selena’s death was a tragedy, but her legacy lives on. She will always be remembered for her music, her passion, and her kind heart. Her memory will never be forgotten.