José Trinidad Marín: What happened to Jenni Rivera's ex-husband?
Jenni Rivera was a renowned American singer, songwriter, actress, and philanthropist. She was labelled the top Latin artist and best-selling Latin artist of 2013 by Billboard magazine. Away from her professional career, Jenni was married three times. Find out what happened to Jenni Rivera's first husband, José Trinidad Marín.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Profile summary
- Who is José Trinidad Marín?
- Trivia
Jenni Rivera's first husband was José Trinidad Marín. He became known after marrying the late Jenni Rivera, a famous singer and songwriter. However, things did not work out for the couple. The two got divorced in 1992.
Profile summary
| Full name | José Trinidad Marín |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | 15 February 1964 |
| Age | 60 years (as of 2024) |
| Place of birth | Mexico |
| Current residence | United States of America |
| Nationality | Mexican-American |
| Ethnicity | Mexican |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 148 lb (67 kg) |
| Hair colour | Brown |
| Eye colour | Dark brown |
| Marital status | Divorced |
| Ex-spouse | Jenni Rivera (Deceased) |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Former restaurant manager |
Who is José Trinidad Marín?
José Trinidad Marín, commonly known as Trino Marín, is a retired restaurant manager and the ex-husband of the late Jenni Rivera, a famous American singer, actress, and television personality. José was married to the late star from 1984 to 1992.
How old is José Trinidad Marín?
José Trinidad is 60 years old as of 2024. He was born on 15 February 1964, and his Zodiac sign is Aquarius. His family relocated to the United States when he was still young.
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José Trinidad Marín and Jenni Rivera's relationship
Jose was married to the late Jenni Rivera, a well-known American singer and songwriter. She ended the marriage in 1992, citing physical and emotional abuse.
José Trinidad Marín's wife, Jenni, was born on 2 July 1969 in Long Beach, California. She died on 9 December 2012 in a plane crash in Iturbide, Nuevo León, Mexico. She was 43 years old at the time of her death and was buried at the All-Souls Cemetery in Long Beach, California, on 31 December 2012.
What was the age difference between Trino and Jenni Rivera?
Trino and Jenni Rivera had an age difference of five years. When they got married to each other, Trino was 20 years old, while Jenni was 15 years old.
Who are Jenni Rivera's kids with José Trinidad Marín?
José Trinidad Marín's family comprised two parents and three kids. Jenni and José's children are Janney Marín Rivera (born 1985), Jacqie Campos (born 1989), and Michael Marin Rivera (born 1991).
Janney, alias Chiquis, is a well-known singer and television personality, Jacqie Campos is an actress, and Michael is an actor, artist, and reality TV star.
José Trinidad Marín's grandchildren are Jaylah Hope Yanez, Luna Amira Marín Ibarra, Jenavieve Campos, Julian Joy Campos, and Jordan Campos.
Who were Jenni Rivera's husbands?
Dolores Janney Jenni Rivera was married three times and had five children. Her first marriage was to José Trinidad Marín. The union ended in 1992 on grounds of physical and emotional abuse.
Rivera married her second husband, Juan López, in 1997. They had a daughter named Jenicka in 1997, and son named Juan Angel in 2001. She and López divorced in 2003. In 2007, López was convicted of selling illegal substances. He died from complications of pneumonia while in prison in 2009.
Rivera's third husband was baseball pitcher Esteban Loaiza. She and Loaiza got married in 2010. They filed for divorce in 2012, a couple of months before her death. The divorce was never finalised.
What happened to Jenni Rivera's ex?
Jenni's ex-husband is incarcerated after being convicted of sexual molestation. According to Press-Telegram, he was sentenced to 31 years in prison after being found guilty of molesting his sister-in-law and daughter.
In 1997, Jenni Rivera's younger sister, Rosie, confessed that Jenni's ex-husband, José Trinidad Marín, used to sexually abuse her. She added that he was doing the same to his daughter Chiquis.
A physical examination showed he had done the same with Jacqie. A molestation case against him was opened in 1997.
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What was Chiquis' dad charged with?
Chiquis' dad was charged with sexual abuse. He was found guilty of eight felony counts, including three counts of a lewd act against a child, three counts of oral copulation, one count of aggravated sexual assault, and one count of continuous sexual assault, by a jury.
Trino Marín's release date
Trino Marín was sentenced in 2007 to 31 years in prison without parole for sexual assault and rape. His official release date is yet to be known.
Height and weight
Trino Marín's height is 5 ft 10 in or 178 cm. He weighs about 148 lb or 67 kg and has brown hair and dark brown eyes.
Trivia
- José Trinidad Marín's sister-in-law was 7 when the alleged abuse began.
- He is enrolled in reform programmes in jail.
- His children, especially Chiquis, talk about him often.
- He managed a restaurant before he became a fugitive and was ultimately incarcerated.
- Chiquis Rivera’s memoir, Forgiveness, talks about the abuse she underwent and her healing journey. Despite the abuse, Chiquis says that she does not feel hatred toward her father.
José Trinidad Marín was the first husband of famous musician Jenni Rivera. He has a tarnished reputation after being convicted of sexually assaulting his daughter and sister-in-law. He is currently serving a lengthy jail time due to his crimes.
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