The Mexican American singer known as the “Queen of Tejano” was fatally shot by Zaldivar in 1995 at a motel in Corpus Christi, Texas.
The woman sentenced to life in prison for killing Tejano music icon Selena in 1995 has been denied parole, the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles said Thursday.
Yolanda Saldívar was convicted of fatally shooting Selena, the Mexican-American singer known as the “Queen of Tejano” music whose full name was Selena Quintanilla Pérez, at a Days Inn motel in Corpus Christi on March 31, 1995.
Saldívar was eligible for parole after 30 years, with possible release no sooner than March 30.
“After a thorough consideration of all available information, which included any confidential interviews conducted, the parole panel determined to deny parole to Yolanda Saldivar and set her next parole review for March 2030,” the Board of Pardons and Paroles said in a statement.
In a Thursday evening statement on Instagram, Selena’s family expressed gratitude to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles for denying Saldívar’s parole.
“While nothing can bring Selena back, this decision reaffirms that justice continues to stand for the beautiful life that was taken from us and from millions of fans around the world far too soon,” the family statement said. “Selena’s legacy is one of love, music, and inspiration. She lived with joy, gave selflessly, and continues to uplift generations with her voice and her spirit.”
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