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Parole Denied for Selena Quintanilla’s Killer Yolanda Saldívar

The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles ruled that Saldívar remains a public safety threat, with her next parole review set for 2030.

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American singer Selena (born Selena Quintanilla-Perez, 1971 - 1995) rides in a carriage during a performance at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo at the Houston Astrodome, Houston, Texas, February 26, 1995. The performance was her last before her murder the following month.
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Overview

  • Yolanda Saldívar, convicted of murdering Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla in 1995, was denied parole on March 27, 2025, by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles.
  • The board cited the brutality of the crime and Saldívar's continued threat to public safety as reasons for the denial.
  • Selena's family expressed gratitude for the decision, stating it reaffirms justice for the singer's life and legacy.
  • Saldívar, who has maintained the shooting was accidental, will remain in protective custody in a Texas prison until her next parole review in 2030.
  • Selena's legacy continues to inspire through her music, cultural impact, and numerous tributes, including a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and a biopic.