Yolanda Saldívar, the woman convicted of murdering Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, has been denied parole nearly 30 years after the tragic incident.
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles reviewed her case in March 2025 and ruled that she would remain incarcerated, with another review scheduled for 2030.
At 64, Saldívar continues to serve a life sentence for the 1995 killing that shocked the music world.
Selena, who was just 23 at the time of her death, was on the brink of global superstardom when she was fatally shot in a Corpus Christi motel.
Saldívar, who had managed Selena’s fan club and boutiques, was dismissed after the singer’s family discovered she had been embezzling money.
In the aftermath of the confrontation, Saldívar pulled the trigger, ending the life of one of Latin music’s most promising stars.
The parole board’s decision was based on the severity of the crime and concerns over public safety. Given the widespread devotion to Selena’s memory, many had voiced strong opposition to Saldívar’s potential release.
Fans of the late singer have since taken to social media to express relief over the ruling, reaffirming their belief that justice should be upheld.
Selena’s influence has only grown in the decades following her passing. Her music remains a staple in Latin pop, her story continues to inspire films and television series, and her legacy endures through an ever-loyal fanbase.
