Yolanda Saldívar to Remain in Prison 30 Years After the Murder of Selena Quintanilla

• Parole denied for Yolanda Saldívar
• A crime that shocked the Latino community
• Selena, an unforgettable cultural icon

Thirty years after the murder of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, her killer, Yolanda Saldívar, will remain behind bars.

The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles has denied her release, keeping her incarcerated at the Patrick L. O’Daniel maximum-security prison in Gatesville, Texas.

Saldívar, now 64 years old, is serving a life sentence for the murder of the “Queen of Tejano,” which took place on March 31, 1995.

At the time, Selena was a rising star who had captivated the Tejano music scene and the Mexican-American community.

Yolanda Saldívar denied parole

Yolanda Saldívar, the woman responsible for Selena’s death, has been denied parole by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. pic.twitter.com/G1W2HWXAV3

— Pop Base (@PopBase) March 27, 2025

Selena Quintanilla’s legacy lives on, with songs that continue to inspire generations.

The relationship between Selena and Saldívar started off close.

Saldívar was a former nurse who became the president of Selena’s fan club and later the manager of her boutique, Selena Etc.

However, she was fired after being accused of embezzling funds.

At a meeting at the Days Inn motel in Corpus Christi, Selena attempted to retrieve financial documents when Yolanda Saldívar shot her with a .38 caliber Taurus revolver.

The singer managed to reach the motel lobby and identified her assailant before collapsing. She was rushed to the hospital but died an hour later.

Saldívar barricaded herself in her vehicle with the loaded weapon and engaged in a nine-hour standoff with police before surrendering.

During her trial, she claimed the shooting was accidental, but she was sentenced to life in prison.

Selena remains an icon

BREAKING: Yolanda Saldivar has been DENIED parole for her murder of singer Selena Quintanilla.
She won’t be eligible for parole again until 2030, when she will be 69 years old pic.twitter.com/5m1d6nRM1E

– Chris Evans (@NotCapnamerica) March 27, 2025

Her influence on Latin music and culture is undeniable, and her tragic death left an indelible mark on fans, according to Telemundo.

The decision to keep Yolanda Saldívar in prison reaffirms that justice continues to be served, even three decades later.

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