Selena Quintanilla’s Killer Yolanda Saldívar Denied Parole After 30 Years—Family’s Emotional Victory Signals Justice for the Tejano Icon’s Tragic Death!

Justice for Selena: Yolanda Saldívar Denied Parole as Family Honors the Tejano Queen’s Enduring Legacy

Corpus Christi, Texas – March 28, 2025 – Nearly three decades after the tragic murder of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, the “Queen of Tejano Music,” her killer, Yolanda Saldívar, has been denied parole by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. The decision, announced on March 27, 2025, marks a significant moment for Selena’s family, fans, and the millions who continue to be inspired by her music and legacy. Saldívar, now 64, will remain behind bars until at least March 2030, when her next parole review is scheduled.

Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, a Mexican-American singer whose vibrant performances and chart-topping hits like “Como La Flor” and “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” revolutionized Tejano music, was just 23 years old when she was fatally shot on March 31, 1995. The tragedy unfolded at a Days Inn motel in Corpus Christi, Texas, where Selena confronted Saldívar, the former president of her fan club and manager of her boutiques, over allegations of embezzlement. Saldívar had been fired after reportedly stealing $30,000 from Selena’s business ventures. During the confrontation, Saldívar shot Selena in the back, severing an artery. The young star bled out before she could be saved, leaving behind a devastated family, a grieving fanbase, and a legacy that would only grow in the years to come.

Saldívar was convicted of first-degree murder in October 1995 and sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years. Now, 30 years later, her first bid for early release has been firmly rejected. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, after a thorough review that included confidential interviews, cited the “nature of the offense” as the primary reason for the denial. “After a thorough consideration of all available information, it was the parole panel’s determination to deny parole to Yolanda Saldívar and set her next parole review for March 2030,” the Board stated.

For Selena’s family, the decision is a bittersweet victory—a moment of relief that justice continues to be served, but also a painful reminder of the loss they’ve endured for three decades. In a heartfelt statement shared with Rolling Stone, the Quintanilla family, alongside Selena’s widower, Chris Pérez, expressed their gratitude to the parole board. “Today, we are grateful that the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles has chosen to deny parole for Yolanda Saldívar,” the statement read. “This decision reaffirms that justice continues to stand for the beautiful life that was taken from us and from millions of fans… far too soon.”

The family also took the opportunity to honor Selena’s memory, emphasizing their commitment to celebrating her life rather