Justice for Selena: The State vs. Yolanda Saldivar (Paperback)

~ Carlos Valdez (Author) "Friday March 31, 1995 was not unlike any other day in the District Attorney's Office in Corpus Christi..." (more)
Key Phrases: Yolanda Saldivar, Corpus Christi, Paul Rivera (more...)

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Product Description

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.

About the Author

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 428 pages
• Publisher: Trafford (July 6, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1412065259
• ISBN-13: 978-1412065252
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #338,092 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Page-Turner..., March 12, 2006

By	K. Larkin "true crime/bio buff" (southeast Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

and I'm not being sarcastic. There is nothing "new and earth-shattering" about Selena or her family; it is what it says it is - a book about the trial. What you learn, though, is how much more there really was and how differently the trial appeared to be going from the prosecutors' and, my guess is, the defense's perspectives than it was from the media's. Mr. Valdez even lets us know what happened after the trial in the appeals that Yolanda filed and why she wasn't eligible for the death penalty.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Justice for Selena, November 5, 2006

By	etc "etc" (HI, USA) - See all my reviews

Excellent book, but very long. (Held my attention, but took awhile to get through it.) This is not a Selena fan book - it's strictly about the trial of her assasin. If you are interested in court proceedings, and happen to be a Selena fan, then this is a great book for you.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Justice For Selena, March 13, 2008

By	Michael Goree (Denham Springs, Louisiana United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great book. I was not able to put it down. If you are interested in what happened during the trial than I highly recommend this book. The book reveals in particular how easily the media was manipulated by the defense team and as a result the prosecution not only had to fight inside the courtroom but outside as well to find Justice For Selena.