Yolanda Saldívar Denied Parole for Murder of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez
Yolanda Saldívar, convicted of murdering Selena, is denied parole after the Texas Board finds she poses a safety threat, with her next parole eligibility in 2030.
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Yolanda Saldívar, serving a life sentence for the 1995 murder of Tejano star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, has been denied parole for the first time. The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles cited her as a continuing threat to public safety as the reason for the decision. Selena's family and husband, Chris Pérez, expressed gratitude for the ruling. Saldívar, who shot Selena over financial disputes, had her trial moved to Houston due to significant media attention. She will be considered for parole again in March 2030.
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