Yolanda Saldívar, the woman who murdered Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla-Perez in 1995, has been denied parole after three decades behind bars.
The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles rejected the 64-year-old’s bid for early release, ensuring she will remain in prison serving her life sentence.
Saldívar fatally shot the 23-year-old superstar on March 31, 1995, at a Corpus Christi motel during a confrontation over money she had embezzled from Selena’s fan club.
The killing sent shockwaves through the Latino community and cemented Selena’s legacy as a cultural legend.
“This decision ensures that Yolanda Saldívar continues to face the consequences of her horrific crime,” said a spokesperson for the Quintanilla family, who have long opposed her release.
Saldívar will be eligible for a reviewal of her case for parole in 2030.
Selena’s family announced they were ‘grateful’ after the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles announced that her killer had been denied parole.
Saldívar was the president of Selena’s fan club and had embezzled $60,000 from the group.
The woman, who was originally trained as a nurse and was reportedly ‘obsessed’ with Selena, developed a reputation for firing boutique employees due to her personal animosity.
Employees began complaining about Saldívar’s bizarre behavior to Selena and her family members by 1994.
The superstar was planning on firing her before the woman killed the pop star.
