Selena Quintanilla’s Killer, Yolanda Saldívar, Denied Parole

Yolanda Saldívar, convicted of murdering Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez in 1995, has been denied parole by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. The board cited the brutality and violent nature of the crime, stating that Saldívar poses a continuing threat to public safety.

Her next parole review is scheduled for March 2030.

Saldívar, now 64, was serving as the president of Selena’s fan club and manager of her boutiques when she was found to have embezzled funds. This led to her dismissal and the fatal confrontation in Corpus Christi, Texas, where she shot the 23-year-old singer.

The Quintanilla family expressed gratitude for the parole board’s decision, stating that while nothing can bring Selena back, the denial reaffirms that justice continues to stand for the life that was taken too soon. They said their intention is to celebrate Selena’s life and legacy, rather than focusing on the tragedy of her death.