Yolanda Saldívar Denied Parole in Selena Murder Case: Justice Prevails as Release Postponed Until 2030

Yolanda Saldívar, the woman convicted of killing Tejano music legend Selena in 1995, has been denied parole by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. Saldívar shot Selena at a Days Inn motel in Corpus Christi and was eligible for parole after 30 years, but her release has been postponed until at least March 2030.

Selena's family expressed gratitude for the decision, stating that justice continues to prevail for the beloved singer. Saldívar claimed she did not intend to kill Selena and stated she bought the gun to end her own life, but the jury found her guilty of first-degree murder in 1995.

The parole panel cited the nature of the offense, including elements of brutality and violence, as reasons for denying her release.