Yolanda Saldívar denied parole after murdering Selena Quintanilla
- Yolanda Saldívar has been serving a life sentence since her conviction for the murder of Selena Quintanilla in 1995.
- The Texas parole board denied her first parole request due to concerns about public safety and the nature of her crime.
- This decision by the board highlights the ongoing impact of Selena's tragic death on her family and fans.
In Texas, Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole after serving nearly three decades for the first-degree murder of Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla-Perez. Selena was shot and killed by Saldívar on March 31, 1995, after being confronted about embezzling money from Selena's fan club and boutiques. The highly publicized case led to a move of the trial to Houston, resulting in a life sentence for Saldívar with the possibility of parole after 30 years. On the 30th anniversary of Selena's death, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles voted against her release, citing Saldívar's history of violent behavior and risk to public safety. Selena's family expressed gratitude for the parole board's decision, reinforcing the continuation of justice for the artist whose life was tragically cut short at the age of 23. The board has set Saldívar's next parole eligibility for March 2030, as they expressed concern that she poses a continued threat based on the violent nature of her crime and previous actions.