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Selena Quintanilla's Father Criticizes New Documentary Featuring Her Killer

Abraham Quintanilla expresses strong disapproval of the Oxygen docuseries 'Selena and Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them,' highlighting his daughter's convicted killer, Yolanda Saldívar.

  • Abraham Quintanilla, father of the late Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla, has publicly condemned a new Oxygen documentary that features interviews with Yolanda Saldívar, Selena's convicted killer.
  • The docuseries, titled 'Selena and Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them,' is set to premiere on February 17, showcasing never-before-revealed details and documents related to the case.
  • Abraham Quintanilla asserts that the family was not involved in the making of the documentary and criticizes its reliance on Saldívar's account, dismissing her statements as 'nothing but lies.'
  • Saldívar, who is serving a life sentence with eligibility for parole in 2025, claims the documentary will 'set the story straight' about her relationship with Selena and the events leading to the murder.
  • The documentary has sparked controversy and renewed interest in the tragic 1995 murder of Selena Quintanilla, who was shot by Saldívar after discovering financial embezzlement.
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