Selena’s Killer Yolanda Saldivar Denied Parole 30 Years After Murder

Yolanda Saldivar, the woman convicted of murdering the iconic Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez in 1995, has been denied parole. The decision comes 30 years after the tragic event that shocked fans worldwide. Saldivar, who was Selena's former fan club president and boutique manager, shot Selena at a Corpus Christi motel on March 31, 1995. Despite her claims of the shooting being accidental, she was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years.

The parole hearing, which took place recently, drew significant attention from the media and Selena's fans, many of whom expressed relief and satisfaction with the decision to keep Saldivar behind bars. Selena's family, including her father Abraham Quintanilla, had opposed her release, emphasizing the impact of her actions on their lives and the legacy of Selena.

Selena's influence continues to resonate in the music industry and among her fans, with her life story inspiring movies, books, and even a popular Netflix series. The denial of Saldivar's parole ensures that the focus remains on celebrating Selena's contributions rather than revisiting the painful circumstances of her death.

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Is Yolanda out of jail?

Yolanda Saldívar will continue serving a life sentence at a prison in Gatesville, Texas, after a three-member panel of the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles voted to not release her.

Who is Yolanda Saldivar and what did she do?

The decision came a few days shy of the 30th anniversary of the killing, which shocked her fans and spurred a cultlike following. Yolanda Saldívar, the woman who fatally shot her, was the founder of Selena's fan club; she killed Selena after a confrontation in a motel in Corpus Christi, Texas, on March 31, 1995.

What prison is Yolanda Saldivar in?

It also said the nature of the crime indicated “a conscious disregard for the lives, safety, or property of others.” Saldívar, who is serving her sentence in a Gatesville prison, will be eligible to be reviewed again for parole in 2030.

Who killed singer Selena?

Yolanda Saldívar was sentenced to life in prison for the 1995 murder of the Tejano singer who became a music icon in the US. When Saldívar was sentenced, she was given the possibility of parole after serving 30 years in prison. On Thursday, a three-person Texas parole board denied her request to be released early.