Ep 92: The Queen of Tejano, Part II

10/14/21 • 96 min

In the second part of this series, we rejoin Selena's story in 1994. We discuss the timeline of her final weeks as well as her killer's trial, dubbed in the media as Texas' "Trial of the Decade."
Sources:
Colloff, P. (2010, April). Dreaming of Her. Texas Monthly. https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/dreaming-of-her/
Falcon, M. (2018, March 29). Everything you need to know about Selena Quintanilla Perez. Corpus Christi Caller-Times. https://www.caller.com/story/entertainment/2018/03/29/facts-selena-quintanilla-perez/461856002/
Guerra, J. (2020, March 25). Designing a dream: Martin Gomez says Selena was ‘not of this world.’ Preview | Houston Arts & Entertainment Guide. https://preview.houstonchronicle.com/selena/designing-a-dream-martin-gomez-says-selena-was-15154889
Listen to 911 calls made after Selena was shot in Corpus Christi, Texas. (2021, March 31). ABC7 New York. https://abc7ny.com/10462396/
Mendoza, M. (2015, March 3). 26 claims you may not know that emerge in the new release of “Selena’s Secret.” MySA. https://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/arts-culture/books/article/New-edition-of-controversial-book-detailing-6112278.php
Orozco, C. (1996, January 1). Selena Quintanilla Perez (1971-1995). Texas State Historical Association Handbook of Texas. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/quintanilla-perez-selena-selena
Patoski, J. N. (1995, May). The Queen Is Dead. Texas Monthly. https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/the-queen-is-dead/
Patoski, J. N. (1995, December). The Sweet Song of Justice. Texas Monthly. https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/the-sweet-song-of-justice/
Perez, C. (2013). To Selena, with Love. Celebra.
Quintanilla, A. (2021). A Father’s Dream: My Family’s Journey in Music. Cafe Con Leche Books.
Reinert, P. (1995, October 18). Ranger says police ignored the suicide story. Houston Chronicle.
Sabawi, F. (2021, September 14). Chris Perez says he has ‘amicably resolved’ yearslong legal battle with Selena’s family. KSAT. https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/09/14/chris-perez-says-he-has-amicably-resolved-yearslong-legal-battle-with-selenas-family/
Selena. (n.d.). Selena Wiki. https://selena.fandom.com/wiki/Selena
Valdez, C. (2005). Justice for Selena: The State Versus Yolanda Saldivar. Trafford.
Good News Links:
Cole, Judy. “Firefighters Finally Reach Deaf Dog Trapped in Storm Drain After 10 Hours of Trying.” Good News Network, September 8, 2021. https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/firefighters-reach-deaf-dog-trapped-in-storm-drain-texas/?fbclid=IwAR1GwbM8TbxYJivqvIj1pmb6cwkNhFTVqhw_cdHK1RsZ0oXCZegOZUeNrTs.
Osborne, Ryan. “Watch Texas Firefighters Rescue Deaf Dog from Storm Drain.” WFAA ABC Channel 8, August 22, 2021. https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/watch-arlington-texas-firefighters-rescue-a-15-year-old-deaf-dog-from-a-storm-drain/287-ada666bb-011f-40db-8483-50655ae9a0bc.
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Ep 91: Queen of Tejano, Part I

Selena Quintanilla-Perez first stepped into the tejano music scene in south Texas in the early 1980s. A Mexican-American from Texas whose first language was English, Selena’s dedication, hard work, and incredible family bond helped her breakthrough national, cultural, and language barriers in a music genre that was previously always dominated by men. She was the total package: stunningly beautiful, with a powerful singing voice, incredible dance moves, and a sense of humor that disarmed everyone. She was proving herself to be a capable businesswoman and entrepreneur making a name for herself in the fashion industry. And she did all of it before she was senselessly gunned down only two weeks before her 24th birthday. Join us as we discuss the music, fashion, and cultural icon that was Selena in this special two-part series.

Sources:

Colloff, P. (2010, April). Dreaming of Her. Texas Monthly. https://www.texasmonthly.com/arts-entertainment/dreaming-of-her/

Falcon, M. (2018, March 29). Everything you need to know about Selena Quintanilla Perez. Corpus Christi Caller-Times. https://www.caller.com/story/entertainment/2018/03/29/facts-selena-quintanilla-perez/461856002/

Guerra, J. (2020, March 25). Designing a dream: Martin Gomez says Selena was ‘not of this world.’ Preview | Houston Arts & Entertainment Guide. https://preview.houstonchronicle.com/selena/designing-a-dream-martin-gomez-says-selena-was-15154889

Listen to 911 calls made after Selena was shot in Corpus Christi, Texas. (2021, March 31). ABC7 New York. https://abc7ny.com/10462396/

Mendoza, M. (2015, March 3). 26 claims you may not know that emerge in the new release of “Selena’s Secret.” MySA. https://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/arts-culture/books/article/New-edition-of-controversial-book-detailing-6112278.php

Orozco, C. (1996, January 1). Selena Quintanilla Perez (1971-1995). Texas State Historical Association Handbook of Texas. https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/quintanilla-perez-selena-selena

Patoski, J. N. (1995, May). The Queen Is Dead. Texas Monthly. https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/the-queen-is-dead/

Patoski, J. N. (1995, December). The Sweet Song of Justice. Texas Monthly. https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/the-sweet-song-of-justice/

Perez, C. (2013). To Selena, with Love. Celebra.

Quintanilla, A. (2021). A Father’s Dream: My Family’s Journey in Music. Cafe Con Leche Books.

Reinert, P. (1995, October 18). Ranger says police ignored the suicide story. Houston Chronicle.

Sabawi, F. (2021, September 14). Chris Perez says he has ‘amicably resolved’ yearslong legal battle with Selena’s family. KSAT. https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2021/09/14/chris-perez-says-he-has-amicably-resolved-yearslong-legal-battle-with-selenas-family/

Selena. (n.d.). Selena Wiki. https://selena.fandom.com/wiki/Selena

Good News Links:

funky town fridge. “Funky Town Fridge.” Accessed September 26, 2021. https://www.funkytownfridge.org.

Steve, Monacelli. “Off to a Good Start.” Fort Worth Weekly, August 30, 2021, sec. Metro. https://www.fwweekly.com/2021/08/30/off-to-a-good-start/.

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Ep 93: The Unsolved Murder of Missy Bevers

Terri "Missy" Bevers was a 45-year-old fitness instructor and mother from Red Oak, Texas. On April 18, 2016, Missy was found murdered at the Creekside Church of Christ in Midlothian just before an early morning workout session. Did Missy interrupt a burglary or was she the target of an elaborate murder plot? Listen as we discuss this mysterious unsolved case and examine the true crime community's impact on murder investigations.
Sources:
Crime Stoppers of Ellis County: 972-937-7297
Midlothian Police Department Criminal Investigation Division: 972-775-7634
Creekside Church surveillance video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePS8TJ6UAqY
SWFA Outdoors surveillance video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgRoqhoIxnY
Bevers Was Having Marital Problems Before Murder. (2016, May 5). CBS DFW 21. https://dfw.cbslocal.com/2016/05/05/bevers-was-having-marital-problems-before-murder/
Branham, D. (2019, April 19). 3 years after Missy Bevers’ slaying, police are still searching for the ‘one piece that we’re missing.’ Dallas News. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2019/04/19/3-years-after-missy-bevers-slaying-police-are-still-searching-for-the-one-piece-that-were-missing/
Brandon Bevers addresses new developments in Missy’s murder investigation. (2016, May 24). FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth. https://www.fox4news.com/news/brandon-bevers-addresses-new-developments-in-missys-murder-investigation
Eiserer, T., & Saavedra, M. (2016, April 27). Missy Bevers’ family says bloodied shirt was from dog fight. WFAA Channel 8 News ABC. https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/missy-bevers-family-says-bloodied-shirt-was-from-dog-fight/287-156468964
Family Mourns Mother Stabbed, Bludgeoned to Death in Church Nearly 3 Years Ago. (2019, February 18). Inside Edition. https://www.insideedition.com/family-mourns-mother-stabbed-bludgeoned-death-church-nearly-3-years-ago-50829
Hanson, M. (2021, April 17). Five Year Anniversary of Missy Bevers Homicide, Case Remains Active. Focus Daily News. https://www.focusdailynews.com/missy-bevers-murder-unsolved-midlothian/
Heinz, F. (2016, May 5). Latest Warrants in Missy Bevers Death Investigation Reveal Financial, Marital Struggles, and a ‘Creepy’ Message. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth. https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/latest-warrants-in-missy-bevers-death-investigation-reveal-financial-marital-struggles-and-creepy-message/97124/
McPhate, C. (2017, January 31). Internet Sleuths Muddy Waters and Wreck Lives in Missy Bevers’ Murder Investigation. Dallas Observer. https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/internet-sleuths-muddy-waters-and-wreck-lives-in-missy-bevers-murder-investigation-9129736
Steele, T. (2021, April 14). After 5 years, Midlothian police remain ‘determined’ to find Missy Bevers’ killer. Dallas News. https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2021/04/14/after-5-years-midlothian-police-remain-determined-to-find-missy-bevers-killer/
Woodard, T. (2020, September 6). “Who murdered Missy Bevers?” asks new Ellis County billboard. WFAA Channel 8 News ABC. https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/who-murdered-missy-bevers-asks-new-ellis-county-billboard/287-9e87fe95-d5ac-4801-a666-812b938f4f00
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