Selena's Killer Yolanda Saldívar Seeks Parole in 2025: Latest Updates on Inmate's Case
Exclusive: Yolanda Saldívar Files for 2025 Parole
Source: New York Post
Background on Yolanda Saldívar
- Yolanda Saldívar, 64, is serving a life sentence for the 1995 murder of Selena Quintanilla-Perez, a beloved Tejano singer.
- She shot Selena during a confrontation, believing the singer was going to fire her over alleged embezzlement of over $60,000.
Current Situation
- Saldívar has filed for parole, stating she has been a model inmate with no recorded offenses that would hinder her eligibility.
- The Texas Department of Criminal Justice will hold her parole hearing in March.
- Selena's family is expected to receive formal notice about the hearing in January.
Concerns from Inmates and Family
- Inmates report that Saldívar is a target, claiming there’s a bounty on her head due to her past actions.
- She is currently housed in protective custody to prevent violence from other inmates.
- Selena's father, Abraham Quintanilla, has expressed concern over threats to Saldívar's life while in prison.
Saldívar's Claims and Future Plans
- Saldívar maintains her innocence, claiming the shooting was accidental and describes herself as a "political prisoner."
- If released, she plans to live with relatives and seek employment.
