The Real Crime Story - Selena Gun Downed HD

The Real Crime Story - Selena Gun Downed HD

'REEL CRIME/REAL STORY' TV SERIES TO FEATURE SELENA MURDER CASE EPISODE. The district attorney who led the prosecution in Selena's murder trial realized the magnitude of the case when he saw thousands lined up outside an auditorium to say goodbye to the superstar."I knew it was something that Corpus Christi had never seen before," said Carlos Valdez, who is now city attorney.The impact of the singing sensation's tragedy has inspired a Hollywood movie, several books and now an investigative look at the crime by the Investigation Discovery Channel."Reel Crime/Real Story," a new series on the Investigation Discovery Channel, will feature an episode exploring Selena's murder at 9 p.m. Tuesday.The series is hosted by activist Erin Brockovich, whose story also inspired a Hollywood blockbuster, and features crime stories that have inspired movies. The show aims to uncover the facts from real life investigations.he episode details Selena's murder — at the hands of fan club president Yolanda Saldivar — through interviews, news footage and the 911 call made from the Days Inn hotel where Selena was shot.Saldivar was believed to have embezzled more than $30,000 from Selena's fan club and her boutiques. Selena fired Saldivar when she confronted her about missing receipts and documents.Selena's husband, Chris Perez, recounts the day before Selena was murdered and their first trip to retrieve the documents from Saldivar.After receiving the wrong documents, Selena returned the next day alone to talk to Saldivar before being shot and killed.In the episode Perez said he regrets not asking her where she was going because he would've gone with her if he knew her intentions."That day might have not happened, but I'll never know," Perez said.Other interviews with witnesses involved in the case, including the hotel janitor who watched Selena flee after being shot and the hotel manager who held her on the lobby floor until an ambulance arrived, will air in the episode.Valdez provides the majority of the details of the case, recounting how much was riding on the verdict.He talks about the massive number of Selena fans who protested outside the courtroom wanting justice for their beloved Tejano star and his fear of a not-guilty verdict."I had made arrangements for my staff to escape because I really believed that the crowd would go crazy," Valdez said.He said he took a risk asking the judge to not include other charges, which meant Saldivar either would be guilty or not guilty of first-degree murder alone.Those 2 hours and 20 minutes (awaiting the verdict) were the most grueling two hours of my life," Valdez said.He said he doesn't mind recounting the trial because he wants people to know the truth. He thought interest in the case would have waned after about five years or so and is amazed by the attention it garners 17 years later."You have to remember that Selena was the victim, who was so loved by everyone," Valdez said. "You have this superstar on the verge of crossing over to an international star, who was gunned down right at the point she was going to be huge."