Selena's Killer Seeks Parole After 30 Years in Prison

Yolanda Saldívar, convicted of murdering Tejano star Selena in 1995, faces a March parole hearing while living under protective custody due to threats in prison.

• Yolanda Saldívar, 64, has filed for parole after serving nearly three decades for the 1995 murder of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, known as the 'Queen of Tejano.'
• Saldívar, a former fan club president, was convicted of first-degree murder after a jury rejected her claim that the shooting was accidental.
• Selena confronted Saldívar over embezzling $60,000, leading to the fatal shooting at a Corpus Christi motel.
• Saldívar remains in protective custody in a Texas prison, as inmates reportedly target her due to her notoriety and the enduring legacy of Selena.
• The parole board will review her case in March 2025, with Saldívar maintaining that she has 'paid her debt to society' and plans to reintegrate into civilian life if released.

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