UNIVERSAL CITY, Calif. – Feb. 3, 2024 – Nearly 30 years ago, the tragic murder of Tejano superstar and Mexican-American cultural icon Selena Quintanilla Perez sent shockwaves through the world and bore a legacy that remains relevant today. Her killer, Yolanda Saldivar, is eligible for parole next year.
Oxygen True Crime, the home of high-quality true crime programming, examines Saldivar’s interpretation of events that ended in Selena’s death and her claims that everything wasn’t as it seemed in the two-part limited documentary series “Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them.”
The series premieres with back-to-back episodes Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. ET/PT and concludes Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. Episodes will be available to stream on Peacock the day after they air.
“Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them” marks the first time in over two decades that Saldivar has been interviewed extensively in English and on camera. In a series of wide-ranging interviews from prison, Saldivar details her working relationship and friendship with Selena, and she’s not alone. For the first time, members of Yolanda’s family discuss the two women and share never-before-revealed documents and recordings in an effort to show there was more to the tragedy than the public knows.
The investigation that followed Selena’s killing revealed that Saldivar was a close friend of Selena’s, ran her fan club and was accused of stealing from the singer’s businesses. Some of those who were on the scene in Corpus Christi, Texas and who investigated Saldivar, challenge the new information presented and remain steadfast in their determination that she was rightfully convicted. The hostage negotiator who spent nine hours on the phone with Saldivar after she shot Selena, the Corpus Christi Police Department detectives who were on the scene, the prosecutors who put Saldivar on trial and journalists who cover Selena and Latinx culture are among those who provide their unique insight on the tragedy and Selena’s legacy.
“Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them” is produced by Jupiter Entertainment and Brentwood Communications International.
Patrick Reardon, Eric Wetherington and Erich Sturm executive produce for Jupiter Entertainment. Bud Brutsman is executive producer for Brentwood Communications International. Billie Mintz executive produces and directs.
ABOUT OXYGEN TRUE CRIME
Oxygen True Crime is a multiplatform crime destination for women. Oxygen True Crime remains one of the fastest-growing cable entertainment networks with popular original programming, including the flagship “Snapped” franchise, “Cold Justice,” “Injustice with Nancy Grace” and breakout event series such as “Catching a Serial Killer: Sam Little,” “Kim Kardashian: The Justice Project” and “Aaron Hernandez Uncovered.” The network’s digital platform continues to reign as the #1 website dedicated to true crime, and in 2022 the network had its best year in primetime in eight years. Oxygen True Crime’s over-the-air platform recently launched in select US markets. Oxygen True Crime is part of NBCUniversal Television and Streaming’s Entertainment portfolio, which includes NBC, Bravo, E!, Oxygen True Crime, SYFY, Universal Kids, USA Network and Peacock. For more information, visit oxygen.com.
ABOUT JUPITER ENTERTAINMENT
Based in New York City and Knoxville, Tennessee, Jupiter Entertainment has built an unrivaled track record of producing successful, highly formatted series and delivering outstanding ratings and strong renewals. Since its launch over 25 years ago, the company has produced more than 85 series and specials for 30 networks and streamers. Jupiter currently has over 250 hours of programming in production for more than a dozen networks and platforms, including hit true crime franchises like Snapped (Oxygen), American Detective (ID), Fatal Attraction (TV One), and Killer Couples (Oxygen), as well as the ambitious feature length documentary Lions of Mesopotamia. Its many credits also include the record-breaking hit ID Murder Mystery (ID), explosive docusoaps such as Big Little Brawlers (Discovery), Welcome to Myrtle Manor (TLC) and Wild West Alaska (Animal Planet), docuseries 4th and Forever (Curiosity Stream), and the riveting documentary Who Killed Robert Wone? (Peacock).
ABOUT BRENTWOOD COMMUNICATIONS INTL INC
Bud Brutsman, CEO of Brentwood Communications, Intl Inc, has solidified his standing as a television powerhouse with an impressive portfolio that includes notable titles such as “The Fixers”, “I am: Son of Sam”, “Everest Air”, “Expedition: Back to the Future”, “The SCORE BAJA 1000″ and Overhaulin'”. These diverse and compelling productions showcase Brutsman’s versatility, ranging from gripping crime narratives to captivating documentaries and adrenaline-pumping sports and adventure series. I am: Son of Sam and Everest Air demonstrate Brutsman’s commitment to producing thought-provoking and visually stunning feature documentaries. In the realm of adrenaline-fueled content, “Expedition: Back to the Future” and “The SCORE Baja 1000” showcase Brutsman’s venture into the world of high-stakes adventures and sports. “Overhaulin'” stands as a testament to Brutsman’s involvement in the world of automotive transformation, combining entertainment with a passion for restoring and customizing vehicles. For more information, visit bciitv.com.
