The autopsy, conducted by the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office , was performed just three hours after her passing due to overwhelming public interest.
Selena Quintanilla, known to her fans as Selena, was a Mexican-American singer, songwriter, and fashion designer who was often referred to as Selena Quintanilla-Pérez. She was born on April 16, 1971, in Lake Jackson, Texas, and tragically died on March 31, 1995, at the age of 23. The autopsy report of Selena Quintanilla has been a topic of interest for many fans and researchers, as it provides a glimpse into the circumstances surrounding her untimely death.
: After Selena’s public viewing in 1995, a janitor at Seaside Memorial Park named Arnold Ortiz
: Thousands of fans continue to visit her final resting place at Seaside Memorial Park
In the fall of 1995, the tabloid The Globe published six color autopsy photographs. These images were widely condemned by her family and fans.
Official autopsy photos remain part of the sealed evidence in the Nueces County archives and have never been authorized for public release. Recent Developments: The 2025 Autopsy Report Release