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Yolanda Saldivar's Parole Review Sparks Selena's Legacy Debate

3/26/2025

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Yolanda Saldivar, the woman who tragically took the life of beloved Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla in 1995, is set for a parole review on March 30, 2025. At 64, Saldivar's case has sparked renewed public interest, especially as it approaches the poignant 30th anniversary of Selena's untimely death.

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Yolanda Saldivar, the woman who tragically took the life of beloved Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla in 1995, is set for a parole review on March 30, 2025. At 64, Saldivar's case has sparked renewed public interest, especially as it approaches the poignant 30th anniversary of Selena's untimely death.