Justice for Selena -The State Versus Yolanda Saldivar

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Trafford Publishing, 2005 - 427 páginas

Selena Quintanilla Perez was considered by many as the first female superstar in the Tejano music industry. Yolanda Saldivar was the president of Selena's fan club and a dedicated employee. On March 31, 1995 Saldivar shot Selena at a Corpus Christi motel causing her death from the single gunshot. The shooting left many unanswered questions.

This is a first-hand account of the trial of Yolanda Saldivar for the murder of Selena. It is a riveting, behind the scenes look at what happened before, during and after the trial as told by the man in charge of the prosecution, District Attorney Carlos Valdez.

Learn the surprising answers to all of the questions raised during the trial. You'll sit with the prosecution team as the trial unfolds and watch, not just what was publicly seen by the spectators, but also what went on beyond the glare of the media lights.

Narrated in an easy-to-read, conversational style, by one of the principal players in this real life drama, this book is a must-read for anyone who has lingering questions about why the murder occurred in the first place. Every question will be answered.


 

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Preface
Chapter 2
Early Skirrnishes And Surprises
The Pretrial Hearings
Final Preparations
Houston
Opening Salvos
At The Scene
The Standoff
Confession
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Carlos Valdez is the District Attorney in Corpus Christi, Texas. He has been a prosecutor for the last 25 years. At the time of the Selena murder trial Mr. Valdez was serving in his first term as district attorney. Presently, he is well into his fourth elected term.

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