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Yolanda Saldívar Denied Parole in Selena Quintanilla Case

3/28/2025

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Yolanda Saldívar, the woman responsible for the tragic murder of beloved Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla in 1995, has been denied parole by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. Citing the brutal nature of the crime and concerns for public safety, the board has set her next review for March 2030, much to the relief of Selena's family, who expressed their gratitude for the decision.

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Yolanda Saldívar, the woman responsible for the tragic murder of beloved Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla in 1995, has been denied parole by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles. Citing the brutal nature of the crime and concerns for public safety, the board has set her next review for March 2030, much to the relief of Selena's family, who expressed their gratitude for the decision.