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Yolanda Saldívar Controversially Claims Selena Was ‘Partly to Blame’ for Her Own Tragic Death

Houston, Texas — Over two decades after the tragic death of beloved Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez, the convicted murderer, Yolanda Saldívar, has made shocking claims from behind bars. In a recent interview, Saldívar, who is currently serving a life sentence for the 1995 killing, suggested that Selena was “partly to blame” for her own death. Saldívar, once the president of Selena’s fan club and manager of the singer’s boutiques, has rarely spoken to the media …

Murder Conviction for David Benbow in High Court Trial of Christchurch Controversially Lacks Victim’s Body

CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand – David Benbow was found guilty of murdering his childhood friend Michael McGrath seven years ago, despite the lack of the victim’s body, murder weapon, DNA, or confessions. The circumstances presented a unique challenge for the jury, as confirmed by Crown prosecutor Barnaby Hawes during his closing address at the High Court at Christchurch in October. McGrath’s brother, Simon, expressed elation at the verdict, but lamented the absence of his brother’s body. …