Yolanda Saldívar
publication date: Sunday, December 13, 2020 (part of Winter 2021)
category: 
Crime
clue: There wasn't a bigger fan than her -- she was literally the president of the fan club -- but a confrontation over embezzlement turned violent, and now she'll always be associated with her beloved Tejano singer in the worst way.
explanation: Saldívar murdered the singer Selena. more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Denise Sawicki, and Erik Bates
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