TX, Selena Quintanilla-Perez, 23 murdered by her fan club president in Corpus Christi hotel room on March 3, 1995

[Seattle1]

Selena Quintanilla’s killer causing controversy with new docuseries

A new docuseries about the murder of Mexican American singer Selena Quintanilla Pérez is stirring controversy among fans and her family.

www.yahoo.com

2/16/24

A new docuseries about the murder of Mexican American singer Selena Quintanilla Pérez is stirring controversy among fans and her family.

The two-part series, “Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them,” which debuts on Oxygen on Saturday, features extensive interviews with the singer’s killer, Yolanda Saldívar from prison. Saldívar was convicted of first-degree murder in 1995 and is serving a life sentence. (Oxygen is owned by NBCUniversal, the parent company of NBC News.)

NBC News has previously reported that Saldívar unsuccessfully appealed her murder conviction in 1998 and will be eligible for parole next year.

 

[Seattle1]

Woman who shot dead Selena seeking parole after 30 years behind bars

Selena superfan turned killer Yolanda Saldívar has filed for parole after being locked up for 30 years for fatally shooting the musical icon.

www.dailymail.co.uk

12/30/24

Selena superfan turned killer Yolanda Saldívar has filed for parole after being locked up for 30 years for fatally shooting the musical icon.

'Queen of Tejano' Selena Quintanilla-Perez, 23, was murdered by Saldívar, 34 at the time, in a Corpus Christi, Texas hotel room during an argument on March 3, 1995.

Saldívar, now 64, was the president of Selena's fan club and had embezzled $60,000 from the group. The superstar was planning on firing her.

After nearly three decades behind bars, Saldívar has filed paperwork to be released from prison in March 2025.

 

[Seattle1]

Exclusive | Selena’s killer Yolanda Saldívar files for 2025 parole, as inmates reveal there’s ‘bounty on her head’

“Everyone was always like, ‘Let me have five minutes with that b—h.’ Everyone wanted to get justice for Selena. There’s a target on her back,” a former inmate sa…

nypost.com

12/29/24

Inmates at the prison where Saldivar is being held told The Post that she is constantly a target, forcing her to be housed in protective custody.

“Everyone knows who Yolanda Saldívar is,” says Marisol Lopez, who served time alongside her from 2017 to 2022. “There’s a bounty on her head, like everyone wants a piece of her. The guards keep her away from everyone else, because she’s hated so much. If she were out [in general population], someone would try to take her down.”

 

[Seattle1]

Woman serving life term for Selena's slaying loses appeal

The woman convicted of killing singer Selena has lost her appeal, a prosecutor said Thursday. Yolanda Saldivar, 38, confessed to the 1995 shooting death of the Tejano music star at a Corpus...

www.tampabay.com

10/3/1998

The woman convicted of killing singer Selena has lost her appeal, a prosecutor said Thursday. Yolanda Saldivar, 38, confessed to the 1995 shooting death of the Tejano music star at a Corpus Christi, Texas, motel. She appealed her conviction, claiming that prosecutors had coerced the confession. Saldivar's lawyer also said a prospective juror was improperly dismissed and that jurors never heard about the criminal record of a key witness. Prosecutor Carlos Valdez announced Thursday that the 14th Court of Appeals in Houston has rejected the appeal. Saldivar, who rose from fan club president to running Selena's clothing business, is serving a life sentence at a women's prison in Gatesville, Texas. She is not eligible for parole until 2025.

 

[Seattle1]

To this date, I don't think YS has ever taken responsibility for her actions. Not exactly a good look for an inmate wanting to make parole! JMO...

 

[Really?]

She is safer on the inside iykwim.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

According to sources inside the Patrick L. O’Daniel Unit in Gatesville, where Saldívar is currently housed, the convicted killer’s notoriety has made her a marked woman. Former inmate Marisol Lopez, who was incarcerated alongside Saldívar from 2017 to 2022, told The Post that "everyone knows who Yolanda Saldívar is" and the animosity toward her is at a fever pitch.

There’s a bounty on her head, like everyone wants a piece of her,” Lopez said. “The guards keep her away from everyone else, because she’s hated so much. If she were out in general population, someone would try to take her down.

Yesenia Dominguez, another former inmate, echoed Lopez’s sentiments.

Everyone was always like, ‘Let me have five minutes with that b—h,’” Dominguez recalled. “Everyone wanted to get justice for Selena. There’s a target on her back.

Selena's murderer seeks parole while inmates claim there's a 'bounty on her head'

Yolanda Saldívar, the woman serving a life sentence for the 1995 murder of Tejano icon Selena, is making a bold attempt for freedom.

okcfox.com

 

[imstilla.grandma]

According to the Texas DCJ, the parole process includes a review of the offender’s file, including letters of support and protest. The incarcerated person will also be interviewed and an entire summary package will be provided to a parole board to vote on.

If she’s denied parole, she’ll be eligible for parole review again in 1-5 years, according to a Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles who spoke with Corpus Christi’s Caller Times.

https://wgno.com/news/nmw/selenas-killer-yolanda-saldivar-files-for-parole-begins-review-process/

 

[Seattle1]

Jan 4, 2025

Woman who murdered Selena says she has 'bounty on her head' and wants early prison release

The woman imprisoned for 30 years in the killing of the "Queen of Tejano," Selena Quintanilla Perez, is seeking early release on parole, saying she has a "bounty on her head."

lawandcrime.com

 

[dotr]

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7 March 2025

Selena's grieving husband issues stark warning over parole bid

Selena's widower Chris Pérez speaks to the Daily Mail as his wife's killer fights for her freedom 30 years after gunning down the adored 'Queen of Tejano.'

www.dailymail.co.uk

March 3, 2025

New Selena documentary to premiere at SXSW

Chris Pérez discusses what viewers can anticipate from the new documentary premiering at South by Southwest.

www.ksat.com

'SAN ANTONIO – A new documentary about the Queen of Tejano, “Selena y los Dinos,” is premiering at South By Southwest in Austin.'

''The film is comprised of never-before-seen home videos by the Quintanilla family. Isabel Castro directed the project, with siblings Suzette and A.B. Quintanilla serving as executive producers.''

''KSAT will air a special project honoring Selena at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 27.
The program includes appearances by familiar faces such as Pérez, his band Grupo Metál, and Shelly Lares, along with an exclusive interview with Selena’s fashion designer, Martin Gomez. It will also highlight Latin Grammy-nominated artists, TikTok influencers, business owners, and additional San Antonio fans inspired by Selena.''

Beauty and the Beast, imo.

Selena’s killer Yolanda Saldívar files for 2025 parole, as inmates reveal there’s ‘bounty on her head’

"Everyone was always like, 'Let me have five minutes with that b---h.' Everyone wanted to get justice for Selena. There's a target on her back,'' a former inmate said of killer Yolanda Saldívar.

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[dotr]

https://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/article/yolanda-saldivar-selena-parole-hearing-20213136.php

''The relative, who was not named in the article, told the Post that Saldívar "feels like she's a political prisoner at this point," adding, "Enough is enough."

Yolanda Saldivar's mugshots, captured on June 15, 2021.
Courtesy of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice

 

[Bounceycat]

https://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/article/yolanda-saldivar-selena-parole-hearing-20213136.php

''The relative, who was not named in the article, told the Post that Saldívar "feels like she's a political prisoner at this point," adding, "Enough is enough."
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Yolanda Saldivar's mugshots, captured on June 15, 2021.
Courtesy of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice

Oh, poor poor Yolanda

 

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Selena's killer Yolanda Saldívar eligible for parole on eve of the 30th anniversary of the singer's death

Yolanda Saldívar is eligible for parole on March 30. Saldívar, president of Selena’s fan club, shot and killed the American singer-songwriter on March 31, 1995.

www.kwtx.com

 

[arielilane]

Parole denied for Yolanda Saldívar, convicted of killing Selena Quintanilla-Pérez She has been in prison for the 1995 murder and is required to serve 30 years.Spoke with KHOU about the No Brainer Parole DenialSee ya in 5 years Yolanda

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[Seattle1]

Selena's family responds to murderer Yolanda Saldivar's parole update

The family of the slain singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez is speaking out after a dramatic parole decision was announced for her killer.

www.dailymail.co.uk

3/27/25

 

[arielilane]

chrispereznow

Today, we are grateful that the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles has chosen to deny parole for Yolanda Saldívar. While nothing can bring Selena back, this decision reaffirms that justice continues to stand for the beautiful life that was taken from us and from millions of fans around the world far too soon.
Selena’s legacy is one of love, music, and inspiration. She lived with joy, gave selflessly, and continues to uplift generations with her voice and her spirit. As her family and loved ones, we remain committed to preserving her memory and ensuring that her story is honored with the dignity and respect it deserves.
We thank Selena’s fans for their unwavering support throughout the years. Your love has been a source of strength and healing. We will continue to celebrate Selena’s life — not the tragedy that took her from us — and we ask that all who cherish her do the same.
— The Quintanilla Family and Chris Pérez

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[Seattle1]

Yolanda Saldivar, Selena’s killer, denied parole

It’s been nearly 30 years since the death of Selena Quintanilla-Perez.

www.dallasnews.com

3/27/25

Yolanda Saldívar, who shot and fatally wounded Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez almost 30 years ago, has been denied parole.

A statement from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles said the reason for the denial was the nature of the offense.

“The record indicates that the instant offense has elements of brutality, violence, assaultive behavior or conscious selection of victim’s vulnerability indicating a conscious disregard for the lives, safety, or property of others, such that the offender poses a continuing threat to public safety,” the statement said.

 

[mickey2942]

Good. Based on statements reported, the perpetrator sees herself as a victim. After 30 years of incarceration! No acknowledgment of contrition. Zero potential for rehabilitation.

 

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Yolanda Saldivar, Selena’s killer, denied parole

It’s been nearly 30 years since the death of Selena Quintanilla-Perez.

www.dallasnews.com

3/27/25

Yolanda Saldívar, who shot and fatally wounded Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez almost 30 years ago, has been denied parole.

A statement from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles said the reason for the denial was the nature of the offense.

“The record indicates that the instant offense has elements of brutality, violence, assaultive behavior or conscious selection of victim’s vulnerability indicating a conscious disregard for the lives, safety, or property of others, such that the offender poses a continuing threat to public safety,” the statement said.

Although I do agree with this decision. I've seen a lot of documentaries where murderers and those that conspire to murder are released during parole. Due to nature of the crime, IMO, none of them should be released. I'm investigating why some are released and some are not. Good behavior should not even be considered, IMO, because they can fake it until they make it out.

 

[dotr]

Although I do agree with this decision. I've seen a lot of documentaries where murderers and those that conspire to murder are released during parole. Due to nature of the crime, IMO, none of them should be released. I'm investigating why some are released and some are not. Good behavior should not even be considered, IMO, because they can fake it until they make it out.

Welcome to Ws @Jovial!
Wondering if YS might be safer just staying in jail considering Selena's popularity? speculation.