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. Since then, I never forgot that voice I heard that was being blasted by my neighbor.. [229] The next day, Our Lady of the Pillar, a church in Zaragoza, Spain, held a mass for Selena which drew 450 people to the 225-seat church. 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. Seems like a cool guy and it's just a perspective I've never heard before. Getty Images. [67][68] Motel staff noticed her clothes were "soaked in blood" when she approached the lobby. [93] Johnny Pasillas, Emilio's brother-in-law and manager, frantically called radio stations in an attempt to quash the rumor. The next day, Saldvar returned the gun to the shop[44] saying her father had given her a .22-caliber pistol. [11][13], By 1994, Saldvar had signed up more than 8,000 fans. Adn Snchez; Adolfo Uras; Agustn Lara; Agustn Arana; Alejandro Fernndez; Alejandro Ibarra; Aleks Syntek; Ariel Camacho; Arturo Meza; lex Lora; Alexander Acha Video shows the moment when he received what would be a death threat. [148], Spanish singer Julio Iglesias interrupted a recording session in Miami for a moment of silence. ", "Is Tejano Music Completely Dead? [8], Yolanda Saldvar became a fan of Tejano music in the mid-1980s. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. According to a post published on his social media, the "Mujeres . He is survived by his daughter. According to Wong, Selena told him she would be meeting Saldvar the next morning to pick up the samples that had been stolen from her. [115] The series was released on Netflix on December 4, 2020. 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. 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. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. A lot of the newer generation sings like that, says Galindo. The Deputy Attorney General's Office said . Saldvar was found guilty of murder and was sentenced to life imprisonment. [149] EMI Latin shipped 500,000 units of Selena's recordings to stores in the two weeks following her death. 12,040 units sold the week Selena was murdered. [158][159], The League of United Latin American Citizens found Stern's apology unacceptable and urged a boycott of his show. [166] On the same day, a crowd of three thousand attended an organized mass of the resurrection for Selena at Johnnyland Concert Park. Mexican singer, 21-year-old Yrma Lydya was reportedly shot and killed by her husband, 79-year-old Jess Hernndez Alocer, at a restaurant on June 23. This was her second attempt to kill Selena. [149][97] Gloria Ballesteros, a sales representative of Southwestern Wholesalers in San Antonio, told Billboard their inventory of 5,000 copies of Selena albums was sold out by the afternoon of her death. [133] Radio stations in Texas played her music non-stop. [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. [30] According to Martinez, he had lent several thousand dollars to Selena because she was short on cash. A paramedic performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation to keep her blood circulating. After the Quintanilla family confronted her about this, Saldvar fatally shot Selena with a .38 special revolver on the morning of March 31, 1995, at the Days Inn in Corpus Christi, Texas. Aproximadamente a las 6:00 de la maana siguiente,3 el cuerpo de Chalino fue descubierto al lado de una carretera(After the death note in the video he was driving in a car when he got stopped by persons dressed in federal police uniforms. [12] According to television news reporter and anchorwoman Mara Celeste Arrars, Saldvar had become the "most efficient assistant" the singer ever had. Arriba . [160] Texas retailers removed products related to Stern. [110][111][112][113][114] Selena: The Series is an American biographical drama streaming television series created by Moiss Zamora and starring Christian Serratos. Quintanilla, Jr. said Saldvar did not trust the treasurer of the fan club but she had trusted a complete stranger to deposit $3,000. she wanted to "be like Selena". Assistant Police Chief Ken Bung and Quintanilla, Jr. told the press the possible motive was Selena's intention to terminate Saldvar's employment. He was warned by bandmates not to perform there as they felt they were gonna get ambushed. Some were baffled that the Rossler massacre, which occurred around the same time of Selena's death, did not generate the same amount of media exposure. In the 1960s, the artist gained popularity for adding Mexican instruments such as congas into rock 'n roll music with his band, Santana. Sheesh, Ive been listening to this guys music since I was little and this is the first time I saw this video. He was shot while performing in Coachella in January 1992. [27] Selena wanted to expand the number of boutiques by opening a Selena Etc. Vicente Fernndez, the powerful tenor whose songs of love, loss and patriotism inspired by life in rural Mexico endeared him to generations of fans as "El . [216][217] During the event, it was announced that a public viewing of the casket would be held at the Bayfront Auditorium the following day. At the end of the concert, he wasnt heard of again until he was found dead. May 15, 1992 He was killed exiting this event in Culiacan, Sinaloa . [1] They filed for bankruptcy after Quintanilla, Jr.'s Mexican restaurant suffered as a result of the oil bust. [106] This was followed by Newsweek en Espaol and Latina magazine. 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. [204], Dreaming of You joined five of Selena's studio albums on the Billboard 200 chart simultaneously, making her the first female artist in Billboard history to accomplish this feat. 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". [21] Ramirez quit within a week, telling Saldvar she was dissatisfied with the failure of staff members to report sales. [48], On March 30, Saldvar returned from her Monterrey trip and checked into a Days Inn motel. At the time of Selena's death, Tejano music was one of the most popular Latin music subgenres in the United States. [nb 6] After her death, Tejano music was replaced with Latin pop as the most popular Latin music genre in the United States. World; North America; Mexican singer, 21, 'shot dead by controlling husband, 79, in restaurant after she tried to divorce him' Yrma Lydya, 21, was gunned down by Jesus Hernandez, 79, inside a . [55], At the motel room, Selena and Saldvar began arguing. Among his biggest hits were songs including "Vete Ya," "Ebrio de Amor" and "Soy Asi.". She will be eligible for parole on March 30, 2025. Mexico's music world mourned Jenni Rivera, the U.S.-born singer presumed killed in a plane crash whose soulful voice and openness about her personal troubles had made her a Mexican-American superstar. (1993), and 12 Super xitos (1994), re-entered the Top Latin Albums chart, while Selena's albums took chart positions one to four on the Regional Mexican Albums chart that same week. In prison, she faced more death threats from inmates. [255] Arnold Garcia, a former district prosecutor, was appointed as co-counsel. Harfuch confirmed that the singer died after sustaining three shots to her chest during the row. Jenni Rivera had a secret she hoped would never be revealed. Omar Garca Harfuch, Mexico's security . Lydya had also filed a police report in December claiming her husband had beaten her and threatened her with a gun on another occasion. She was called the "Queen of Tejano music" and became the first Latina artist to have a predominantly Spanish-language albumDreaming of You (1995)debut and peak at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart. The company's bank accounts lacked sufficient funds to pay bills. [66][86] It was later thought she was going to Q-Productions to shoot Quintanilla, Jr. and others who were waiting for Selena. He found a letter in Saldvar's handwriting stating that Maria Elida had to close the bank account because of a major problem. in Corpus Christi and San Antonio, both equipped with in-house beauty salons. According to Prez, he waited by his truck as Selena went alone to Saldvar's motel room. [55][3] As Selena tried to flee, Saldvar shot her once on the lower right shoulder,[55][62] puncturing an artery and causing a massive loss of blood. Ariadna Thala Sodi Miranda Mottola goes by the stage name Thala and is one of the influential Mexican female artists. They said they heard two women arguing about business matters. The letter said Maria Elida was closing the account for that reason and that the bank would have to cover the checks. She got the idea of starting a Selena fan club in the San Antonio area to promote the singer. The lead singer of a well-known Mexican band has been abducted, tortured and strangled to death, officials say. [42] The same day, Saldvar drove to Corpus Christi and checked into the Sand and Sea Motel. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google, Visit Billboard Pro for music business news, 5 Uplifting Moments in Latin Music This Week (February 25), 5 momentos inspiradores en lamsicalatina, Un Verano Sin Ti de Bad Bunny gana premio al lbum global de IFPI. Yrma Lydya Gamboa, 21, a Mexican regional singer, was allegedly murdered by her husband . According to news reports, gunmen in two vehicles chased Elizalde's black sport utility . The Mexican-born guitarist began playing the stringed instrument when he was just three years old. In December 2006, Javier Morales Gomez of the band Los Implacables del Norte was shot dead in a Michoacan park. "He was this person who didn't fit in and somehow managed to make his own road.". [94] All major U.S. networks interrupted their regular programming to break the news. [153] American music industry executive Daniel Glass told Texas Monthly he believed Selena would have enjoyed greater career success had it not been for her death. [2] Selena was introduced to the music industry by her father, who saw "a way back into the music business" after discovering Selena's "perfect timing and pitch". [167] Mexican-Americans living in Texas also wrote to the newspaper; some felt that others were too critical of Selena Day, stating they did not need to celebrate the day and should not have responded to its announcement so rudely. The rise of Chalino Snchez could be attributed to a confluence of events. [108][109] Lopez became famous after the film's release. [67] Motel guests were ordered to remain in their rooms until police escorted them out. [51] The same day, she told another employee at the boutique she was expecting to fire Saldvar. Died: July 13, 2015. The right side of her chest, all the tissue was ripped. Please read the sidebar below for our rules. 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One of the comments in the video states that the user's Grandfather went to that last show and even had the pleasure of taking a picture with Chalino. Soon Selena's employees, fashion designer, and cousin began complaining about Saldvar's management style. February 12, 2023 at 5:16 p.m. EST. His body was found the next morning at the side of a road). Of course, his unique and raw vocals made him stand out in a crowded field of ranchera balladeers. [139][140], Selena had a "cult-like" following among Latinos;[141][142] after her death she became a household name in the United States and a part of the American pop culture. [226] Among the celebrities who attended the funeral were Roberto Pulido, Bobby Pulido, David Lee Garza, Navaira, Laura Canales, Elsa Garcia, La Mafia, Ram Herrera, Imagen Latina, and Pete Astudillo. It was watched by 2.09 million people and became the second-most-viewed Spanish-language show in the history of American television at the time. Sergio Gomez, murdered after a concert in Michoacan. [61] Paramedic Richard Fredrickson said "it was too late" when he arrived in the lobby. [61] She was seen clutching her chest screaming, "Help me! Selena's killer receives life sentence of prison. Tragedy: Fans descend on superstar's home in Texas community. [147] In the aftermath of Selena's murder, two linked deaths in California were reported. [166], In April and May that year, some European-Americans in Texas wrote to the editor of the Brazosport Facts questioning the fuss over her death; some were offended because Selena Day coincided with Easter Sunday. Upon arriving, Selena told Saldvar she could remain in charge of her business affairs in Mexico. [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. [148] Actress Gloria de la Cruz auditioned for the role of Selena; her body was later found in a dumpster in Los Angeles. Mexican musicians are trying to close ranks after assassins killed two singers in the space of a few hours - following a year in which at least . His voice really moved me, and I found him absolutely original, he recalls. 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[224] There was a tribute for the singer during a St. Patrick's Day celebration in a Catholic church in Houston, Texas. . 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. [34] Saldvar's name remained on the payroll after the meeting, though her termination was pending on the retrieval of the financial records that were stolen. [196], Dreaming of You, the crossover album Selena was working on at the time of her death, was released in July 1995. [148] A drag queen planned to dress as Selena for a performance; he was hit by a car and left to die. He looks at the note, takes the sweat out of his eye and proceeds to entertain the crowd. ', [Saldvar] would jump three times". He's my favorite Mexican singer amazing voice and corridos. Help me! 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