[19] Staff at Selena Etc. The young singer Julio Verdugo was shot to death early this Sunday when he left his home located in Culiacn, in the Mexican state of Sinaloa, an area with the presence of the Sinaloa Cartel. The Latino community was deeply affected by the news of Selena's death; some people traveled thousands of miles to visit her home, boutiques, and the crime scene, while churches with large congregations of Latinos held prayers in her name. Filed Under: Chalino Snchez sentences death. They released a commemorative issue within a week when it became apparent that interest was growing. In his opening statement, Valdez said he believed Saldvar "deliberately killed Selena". Yes, Chalino Snchez was controversial but he was (and continues to be) incredibly popular. Gomez accused Saldvar of mutilating or destroying some of his original creations and said she never paid bills. I think its easy for us to be afraid to show all aspects of Latinidad because were worried that well be judged. [108][109] Lopez became famous after the film's release. (CNN)-- A group of gunmen killed a well-known Mexican singer when he arrived at a toll booth in the western Mexican state of Sinaloa, state media said. [267][268] Fans and historians disapproved of the decision to destroy the gun, saying the event was historical and the gun should have been in a museum.[269]. After the death of his brother, he entered prison and everything indicates that there he wrote his first song, then he would go to record in Los Angeles, and after a while he returned to Mexico to begin his artistic career. When she arrived at the hospital, "She had no evidence of neurological function," per Dr. Louis Elkins, MD, a cardiac surgeon who testified about . Then went up to the podium and GAVE THE FUCKING SPEECH, https://www.history.com/news/shot-in-the-chest-100-years-ago-teddy-roosevelt-kept-on-talking, Here is a great video from joe rogan interviewing someone who fought with Mexican army against the cartels. According to Quintanilla, Jr. this was the last message they received from Saldvar. Its also claimed he and his bodyguard, Benjamin Hernandez, then attempted to flee in a luxury car before being snared by cops. A paramedic performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation to keep her blood circulating. Lydia, 21, was shot dead at the Suntory Del Valle restaurant in the city's south after being attacked by her partner, 79-year-old Jess Hernndez Alcocer. Saldvar told Selena there was too much traffic and asked her to meet her at a parking lot twenty-five miles (40km) away from Corpus Christi. she wanted to "be like Selena". On the day of its release, 175,000 copies were sold in the U.S.a record for a female vocalistand 331,000 copies sold in its first week. When he was shot and killed at 31 years old, he was starting to tour in Southwest U.S. states and in Mexico, and he had just signed a deal with regional Mexican indie label Cintas Acuario, which was founded by Pedro Rivera and was the label home to his kids Lupillo and Jenni Rivera. The incident occurred on Las Torres Boulevard and Solidaridad Avenue, in the Los Huizaches neighborhood of the Mexican city of Culiacn. 2006-11-26 04:00:00 PDT Mexico City -- A popular singer, his manager and driver were gunned down in an ambush after a concert in the border city of Reynosa in an apparent gangland hit Saturday as unabated drug-related violence continued across Mexico. Idolized singer didn't forget her roots", "Selena's legacy still growing 10 years after death", Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, "Exploring Selena in epic dimensions of myth", "Tweet of Bill Clinton's letter to Chris Perez", "A real shocker from Stern: Apology for Selena comments", "Howard Stern's Five Most Outrageous Offenses", "Hispanics call Stern's apology for Selena remarks unacceptable", "Culture Clash: Some Anglos find outpouring of grief hard to understand", "Million Mourn as Most Americans Ask, 'Who's Selena? The company's bank accounts lacked sufficient funds to pay bills. When Linda Ronstadt, a pop singer of Mexican-American heritage, appeared on the show, she defended Selena, and argued with Quivers over the matter. Mexican singer Sergio Vega has been shot dead only hours after he had denied reports he had been murdered. [124] These Spanish-language documentaries often score record ratings for Spanish networks. The deceased minor was put inside an ambulance, according to the Mexican media. [nb 2], Saldvar became envious of Selena's dependency on Martinez. [189], Within hours of Selena's murder, record stores sold out of her albums; EMI Latin began pressing several million CDs and cassettes to meet the expected demand. Elizalde often toured the United States and recorded several albums for Universal Music. I want to make sure that people understand that Chalino was not perfect but that doesnt mean that his story doesnt deserve to be told or he doesnt deserve these 30 years of fandom, offers Galindo. [221] Flowers for the casket viewing were imported from The Netherlands. But he was able to become El Rey del Corrido because he was at the right place, at the right time. [3] Selena then dumped Saldvar's satchel containing bank statements onto the bed and saw the gun. After winning the Tejano Music Award for best female vocalist as a teenager, Selena went on to earn the title nine more times including two posthumous wins following her murder at age 23. [42] The same day, Saldvar drove to Corpus Christi and checked into the Sand and Sea Motel. This was her second attempt to kill Selena. [48], On March 30, Saldvar returned from her Monterrey trip and checked into a Days Inn motel. Since the 1990s, popular Mexican singers have been increasingly crooning about Kalashnikovs and cocaine alongside their traditional ballads of hard work and lost love. Selena screamed at the staff, telling them, "Lock the door! Throughout the years, Chalino has [crossed] borders, genres and generations thanks to his music, and his sincere and special way of interpreting all of his corridos., Like gangster rap idols such as 2Pac and Biggie, Snchez catered to a specific community when no one else was doing it. [248], Within twenty minutes of Saldvar's surrender, she was taken to the downtown police station in Corpus Christi and placed in an interrogation room with investigators Paul and Ray Rivera. . [227], A special mass held the same day at Los Angeles Sports Arena drew a crowd of 4,000. Sergio Gomez (right), of the band K-Paz de la Sierra, was found murdered . The officer left his vehicle, drew his gun, and ordered Saldvar out of the truck. [48], According to him, the third attempt to kill Selena was during Saldvar's trip to Monterrey in the last week of March. [27] Selena wanted to expand the number of boutiques by opening a Selena Etc. In December 2006, Javier Morales Gomez of the band Los Implacables del Norte was shot dead in a Michoacan park. [90][91][92], When radio station KEDA-AM broke the news of Selena's death, many people accused the staff of lying because the next day was April Fools' Day. [149] Her albums sparked a buying frenzy for Latin music in Japan, Germany, and China. In the 1960s, the artist gained popularity for adding Mexican instruments such as congas into rock 'n roll music with his band, Santana. [79] After 50 minutes, the doctors realized the damage was irreparable. [66][86] It was later thought she was going to Q-Productions to shoot Quintanilla, Jr. and others who were waiting for Selena. [33], Saldvar's brother, Armando Saldvar, supposedly contacted Gomez and "made up a story" that Saldvar was stealing money from the fan club. Following Selena's death, cultural confrontations were reported. Her killer had strangled her and set her body on fire. I realized his idol, Chalino, had been killed, and thats why he was crying. Press J to jump to the feed. From what I understand, each was the favorite singer of a different cartel leader. Quivers decided not to talk about the situation to avoid arguing with Stern. The public's reaction to Selena's death was compared to those that followed the deaths of John Lennon, of Kurt Cobain, and of John F. Kennedy. She will be eligible for parole on March 30, 2025. dolo: The Ballad of Chalino Snchez Sonoro and Futuro Studios introduce "dolo: The Ballad of Chalino Snchez," an 8-episode podcast that examines the extraordinary life of the Mexican singer-songwriter and attempts to unravel the mystery of his unsolved murder. Most of the musicians had been shot or stabbed to death. [12] The two became close friends and the Quintanilla family trusted her. The lawyer pleaded not guilty and insisted he did not kill Lydya, who was due to perform at a concert in California on Saturday. She contacted Selena and told her she had been raped. By Joe Contreras On 12/6/07 at 7:00 PM EST. Many wept as police took Saldvar away. [75] Doctors were able to establish an "erratic heartbeat" long enough to transfer her to the trauma room. [176], Musicians used music to express their thoughts about Selena or recorded compositions as tributes to her. in Corpus Christi and San Antonio, both equipped with in-house beauty salons. [138], Saldvar pleaded not guilty, saying the shooting was accidental. and generated interest in Europe, South America, Australia, and Japan. [149] The following week, the album rose to number 32 with 28,238 units sold representing a 135 percent increase. exceeded those for Super Bowl XLV between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Green Bay Packers and the telenovela Soy Tu Duea, during what was the "most-watched NFL season ever among Latinos". [177][178] Selena's music led the genre's 1990s revival and made it marketable for the first time. He appeared on the Spanish-language television news program Primer Impacto but reporters found his comments illogical. When asked why she had done this, she replied that the bank would not allow her to open an account in her name; she did not know the reason for this refusal. The promoter charged an admission fee, which upset Quintanilla, Jr.[97] Modesto Lopez Portillo drove from El Salvador to Los Angeles to be the officiating priest for the gathering; the consul general of El Salvador attended as well. [11] In mid-1991, Saldvar attended one of Selena's concerts in San Antonio, Texas, with her niece. Martinez became a business adviser to Selena,[27] though her family said he was simply a fan who posed in several pictures with her. [30] According to Martinez, he had lent several thousand dollars to Selena because she was short on cash. [44] News of Selena's arrival spread and she was soon mobbed by fans. [79] Elkins reported how all efforts were futile and said had he been the receiving doctor, he would not have made any treatments on Selena. Some gang members in Texas were reported to have taken up collections to raise the bond for Saldvar so they could kill her when she was released. Valentin Elizalde, allegedly shot up by Zetas drug cartel after a show. [61] Selena Quintanilla-Prez was pronounced dead at 1:05p.m. (CST) at age 23, 16 days before her 24th birthday, from blood loss and cardiac arrest. They ran a telephone line to their base of operations adjacent to Saldvar's pickup truck as the standoff continued. [90] On the street where Selena had lived, gang graffiti and cacti distinguished the blue-collar community from other subdivisions across America. [3] By then, hundreds of Selena's fans had gathered at the scene. [67] Motel employee Rosario Garza saw Saldvar leave her room with a wrapped towel. The Mexican woman identified herself as her nanny. [61], After the shooting, Saldvar entered her pickup truck and tried to leave the motel parking lot. He then played Selena's songs with gunshot noises in the background. Local police closed off Navigation Boulevard. [118], Selena's life and career were covered by a number of television programs, including The Oprah Winfrey Show,[119] E! [1] The band became the family's main source of income after they were evicted from their home during the Texas oil bust of 1982. [258] The Selena murder trial was called the "trial of the century" and the most important trial to the Latino population,[176][259][260][261] He said Saldvar simply stared at him without answering any of his questions. [102] A People magazine issue was released several days after her murder. Getty Images. [138] Reactions were compared to those that followed the deaths of John Lennon, Elvis Presley, and John F. [1] He quickly organized his children into a band called Selena y Los Dinos, which included A.B. The Que Buena- and Estrella Media-produced event will feature acts such as Tito Torbellino Jr., Jess Ojeda Y Sus Parientes, El Coyote and Arley Perez, among others. Juan Angulo Fonseca. You will be deeply missed. Hernandez is due back in court on Thursday after his request to be placed in home confinement due to his age was rejected by the judge. Lead negotiator Young tried to establish a rapport with Saldvar and persuade her to give herself up. He told Saldvar to "tell that lie to someone else". Quintanilla, Jr. believed this would have been the first attempt to kill Selena. [205] The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified it 59x platinum for sales of 3.54 million album-equivalent units in the U.S.[206][207] As of October2017[update], it has sold over 2.942 million copies in the United States, becoming the best-selling Latin album of all-time in the country according to Nielsen SoundScan. 2023 Billboard Media, LLC. [39], The letter stated that Maria Elida found out about the situation "too late" and that Perales and the money were missing. [144][138] Selena became a cultural icon for Latinos and was seen as "a woman who was proud of her roots [who had] achieved her dreams". [39] He concluded that Perales did not exist, since none of the fan club workers had ever met her. [9][10] She had originally disliked Selena because Selena had won awards for which Saldvar's favorite Tejano musicians were nominated. They said they heard two women arguing about business matters. [225] On April 28, during a fireworks display for Buccaneer Days in Corpus Christi, the music was reworked to include "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" in her memory. Lauraine Miller said, "Selena has opened my eyes", and that Miller had become "more American". Folk artist Lydya was eating at the venue in the Benito Juarez neighborhood when she was killed last Thursday. [101][102], Newsstands were swarmed by people looking for items concerning Selena. A Mexican singer, who found fame with a song in praise of a high-heeled female drug trafficker, is in intensive care after being shot six times in an ambush that killed two other people . Baltazar Gomez Trejo of Santa Catarina was the sixth police chief killed in the state of Nuevo Leon this year. [53] At 7:30a.m. (CST) on March 31, Selena left for Saldvar's motel room. Patoski said that Anglo-Americans "didn't understand what all the fuss was about". It was a threat. Being part of this concert fills me with pride and I feel honored, Perez says. [7] She landed her first major record deal with Capitol EMI Latin in 1989. 12,040 units sold the week Selena was murdered. The sons car accident happened in the same area that his father was killed. By James C. McKinley Jr. Dec. 18, 2007. Chalino Snchez read his death sentence in a concert. Most of this was Tejano, which had become one of the most popular Latin music genres. Updated: 12:42 AM EDT Jun 12, 2016. [77] A breathing tube was administered after Selena stopped breathing on her own, while a clamp was placed on her "gushing" pierced artery on her collarbone. [34], When Quintanilla, Jr. asked her why fans were not receiving the promised gift packages, Saldvar said those fans were trying to get the items for free. The day after the concert, Saldvar unsuccessfully searched news stands for a souvenir of the event. Corrido singers have a dangerous career. Narcocorridos were about drugs, violence and criminal activity. The reaction was typical of the majority of Texans, to whom the murder of Selena was just another senseless shooting. Rosalino 'Chalino' Snchez Flix, was one of the most beloved singers of regional music in Mexico, his death was the first death of an artist at the hands of organized crime in the country, today, 29 years after his departure, a video in which he allegedly received a note with a death threat, according . Donna Dickerson, a white American magazine publisher, told the Chicago Tribune she had no interest in the trial because of Selena's "Latinos background", and said Mexican-Americans had not shown the same enthusiasm when Elvis Presley was found dead. Police officers detailed that several handgun casings were found at the scene of the violent crime. As president, she was responsible for membership benefits and collecting $22 in exchange for products promoting Selena,[12] a T-shirt bearing the singer's name, exclusive interviews with the band, a fact sheet about Selena y Los Dinos, and notifications of upcoming concerts. [21] Ramirez quit within a week, telling Saldvar she was dissatisfied with the failure of staff members to report sales. Los ngeles Azules is a popular Mexican singer/band. After that, the grandpa said : God bless you! During the sixth hour, Saldvar agreed to give herself up, but when she saw a police officer pointing a rifle at her, she panicked, ran back to her truck, picked up the revolver, and pointed it at her head again. [61] She was seen clutching her chest screaming, "Help me! The band's singer, Julio Cesar Leyva Beltran, was abducted from a party in the state Choix, a city in the Mexican state of Sinaloa. [99] Coverage of the singer's death and the murder trial dominated American newscasts in 1995. [67], After the standoff entered its fourth hour, Valencia succeeded in getting Saldvar to confess that she had intended to shoot herself. He talks about how these mexican folk singers get involved with the cartels and can get killed by the cartels for numerous reasons https://youtu.be/MEjKdck2QRA?t=147. [90], Her death was front-page news in The New York Times for two days,[96] and was featured prominently on BBC World News. The issue sold nearly a million copies,[105] selling the entire first and second run within two weeks. Dubbed the "Mexican Madonna" and the "Queen Of Tejano Music," Selena Quintanilla was a budding superstar until she was gunned down in March 1995. [138] A few days after her death, president of the United States Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary sent a letter of condolence to Selena's husband Chris Prez. He was then offered big money to perform in Culiacan, Sinaloa but Chalino did not want to go as he knew about the problems he had there. At 11:48a.m. (CST), Saldvar pointed it at Selena. 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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When he placed his fingers on her neck, he felt only muscle twitches. Saldvar re-purchased the gun on March 27 and asked Selena to meet her alone at a motel room. Prez told Selena it was "too late" and did not want her to go out alone. Saldvar was found guilty of murder and was sentenced to life imprisonment. Martinez said he had contacts in Mexico who could help her grow her business. When Selena arrived in Corpus Christi on March 14, Saldvar contacted her to schedule a meeting. He continued that the event of a newspaper issue selling out happens once every two-three decades. [63], Selena was critically wounded. [18], When Saldvar became a business associate, their relationship began to deteriorate. When he was 15, a tragedy occurred, his sister was raped by a rich man known for being powerful and dangerous. [228] Selena had been booked to play there that night for her Amor Prohibido Tour. [49][50], On March 30, 1995, Selena contacted Leonard Wong about the perfume samples he had made for her. He was warned by bandmates not to perform there as they felt they were gonna get ambushed. ", "Jenni Rivera movie: Jennifer Lopez wants to produce biopic on deceased singer", "Edward James Olmos Vs. Jennifer Lopez: 'Not Latina enough,' says actor who played her dad in, "Everything We Know About Netflix's 'Selena: The Series' (So Far)", "Netflix's 'Selena: The Series' Gets December Premiere Date, Trailer", "Soundtrack doesn't catch Selena's allure", "Telefutura's "Buscando La Doble de Selena" Delivers Record Ratings", "For barrio, Selena's death strikes a poignant chord. Saldvar instead used it to rent Lincoln Town Cars, entertain associates in upmarket restaurants, and buy two cellular telephones which she carried. He was a guy from the neighborhood, and somehow had made it. A Jehovah's Witness minister from Lake Jackson preached in English, quoting Paul the Apostle's words in 1 Corinthians 15. [215], On the day Selena was killed, vigils and memorials were held throughout Texas and California. [249] Paul Rivera, who had investigated homicides since 1978, informed Saldvar of her right to an attorney, which she waived. In the morning, he was found dead. Well, Teddy Roosevelt got shot in the chest as he was on his way to give a speech. Hes also the host of an eight-part podcast titled Idolo: The Ballad of Chalino Snchez. Wed 5 Dec 2007 19.03 EST. He also wrote lyrics honoring one of Mexico's most notorious drug lords, Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, leader of the Sinaloa Cartel. [5][6] Selena's popularity as a singer grew after she won the Tejano Music Award for Female Vocalist of the Year in 1987. The California-born singer who rose through personal adversity to become a superstar adored by millions in a male-dominated genre of Mexican-American music, was confirmed dead in a plane crash in . Authorities located the black model 2021 van that hit a retaining wall. The right side of her chest, all the tissue was ripped. [64][70][71] She was "mortally wounded [and] terrified" when she identified Saldvar, having said her last words "Yolanda (room) 158. "[35] Quintanilla, Jr. told Saldvar he would involve police if she did not produce evidence that disproved his accusations. MEXICO CITY, MEXICO: Yrma Lydia, a Mexican singer, was fatally shot by her husband in a restaurant in Mexico City on Thursday night, June 23, according to local authorities. [98] Univision and Telemundo were among the first national news stations to arrive at the crime scene. 18. All Rights Reserved. Reports indicate that Chalino Snchez became famous for a shooting that took place in one of his concerts, since even he had to participate, when he took out a firearm and attacked the attackers of the event. This person believed that Saldvar's goal was to "have more control over [the employees] and over Selena". He found a "thick [pool of blood] from her neck to her knees, all the way around on both sides [of her body]". Sheesh, Ive been listening to this guys music since I was little and this is the first time I saw this video. La camioneta donde vena fue interceptada por personas vestidas de policas federales. Saldvar was still chasing after her, pointing the gun at her, and calling her a "bitch". Graffiti left by fans at the motel room door where Selena met with Saldvar before being shot by her, Selena's career began as lead vocalist of, At the Saldvar trial, nurse Carla Anthony testified that Selena and Saldivar's visit to the hospital occurred seven days, Outlets describing Selena as "Queen of Tejano music" include, According to author Joe Nick Patoski in 2000, Selena was the last Tejano recording artist to have appeared on the, Recording Industry Association of America, History of the United States (1991present), "Grammy Winning Singer Selena Killed in Shooting at Texas Motel", "A crossover dream halted prematurely, tragically: Some ambitious plans were under way to bring Selena to mainstream U.S. audience", "Slain Tejano Star Joining Elvis In Musical Pantheon", "20 Years After Selena's Murder, Book Revives Debates Surrounding Her Death", "Texas Ranger Disputes Suspect's Confession in Shooting Selena", "Selena Planned to Fire Saldvar, Family Testifies", "12 October 1995 testimony of Carla Anthony", "12 October 1995, the testimony of Norma Martinez", "Friday, 13 October, testimony of Shawna Vela", "Selena's last cries shot singer begged help, named suspect", "Surgeon Recalls Futile Emergency Treatment of Selena", "In life, she was the queen of Tejano music. 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