Yolanda Saldívar, the woman convicted of killing Tejano music icon Selena in 1995, has been denied parole by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. Saldívar was found guilty of fatally shooting Selena at a motel in Corpus Christi and was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years. The parole panel determined that Saldívar poses a continuing threat to public safety due to the brutality and violence of the offense.
Saldívar was the president of Selena’s fan club and manager of her clothing boutiques before being fired for embezzlement. She claimed that she bought a gun to kill herself and that the shooting was accidental, but a jury found her guilty of first-degree murder. Selena’s music career was cut short at the age of 23, but her legacy lives on through hits like “Dreaming Of You” and the film “Selena,” starring Jennifer Lopez.
In a 2024 docuseries, Saldívar denied embezzlement accusations and made unfounded claims about Selena’s personal life, sparking outrage among fans. Despite her petition for parole, Saldívar’s release was denied due to the nature of the offense and her potential threat to public safety. The parole panel scheduled her next review for 2030. The tragic loss of Selena continues to impact the music industry and her fans, who remember her as the “Queen of Tejano” music.
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