Yolanda Saldívar Faces Parole Decision 30 Years After Selena's Death

The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles is set to vote on the release of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez's convicted murderer as the 30th anniversary of the singer's death approaches.

• Yolanda Saldívar, convicted of murdering Selena Quintanilla-Pérez in 1995, is eligible for parole after serving 30 years of her life sentence.
• The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles will decide on Saldívar's parole case by the end of March 2025, with no exact decision date announced yet.
• Selena, known as the 'Queen of Tejano Music,' broke barriers in Latin music and remains a cultural icon through her music, film, and numerous tributes.
• Saldívar, a former fan club president and boutique manager, was convicted of first-degree murder after shooting Selena following allegations of embezzlement.
• The parole process in Texas involves a three-person panel voting privately, with no public hearings or input from the governor on the final decision.

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