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Selena Quintanilla’s Killer Denied Parole, Next Review in 2030

Yolanda Saldívar, serving a life sentence for the 1995 murder of Selena Quintanilla, was denied parole by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, citing her ongoing threat to public safety.

Tejano music star Selena poses March 7, 1995, in Corpus Christi, Texas, while wearing a ring given to her by Yolanda Saldivar. Selena was shot at the Days Inn motel in Corpus Christi on March 31, 1995. Saldivar, who is on trial in Houston, is accused of murdering Selena. (AP Photo/Paul Howell, Houston Chronicle)
Fans carry a portrait of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez following the ceremony honoring her with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles.
Fans are able to visit a memorial statue of Selena in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Stephanie Bergara, second from right, and other members of the Selena tribute band Bidi Bidi Banda perform at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas.

Overview

  • The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles denied Yolanda Saldívar's parole on March 27, 2025, citing the brutality of the crime and her continued threat to public safety.
  • Saldívar, 64, fatally shot Selena Quintanilla on March 31, 1995, at a Corpus Christi motel following accusations of embezzlement from Selena’s fan club and boutiques.
  • The denial marks Saldívar's first parole review since her 1995 conviction, with her next review scheduled for 2030.
  • Selena’s family, including her widower Chris Pérez, expressed gratitude for the decision, reaffirming their commitment to preserving her legacy.
  • Selena, a Grammy-winning Tejano music icon, remains a cultural and musical inspiration 30 years after her death, with her influence celebrated by fans worldwide.