On the eve of the 30th anniversary of Selena Quintanilla-Perez's death, her killer, Yolanda Saldívar, is now eligible for parole on March 30, 2025. The American singer-songwriter was shot dead by the president of her fan club on March 31, 1995.
A four-day event hosted by 214 Selena aims to bring together fans of Tejano star Selena on the 30th anniversary of her death.
Monday, March 31, will mark 30 years since the day of Selena’s murder, and in that time her legend has only grown.
Texas has denied parole for Yolanda Saldívar who killed Selena in 1995. How old was Saldívar when she killed Selena? When did Selena die?
The sounds of Tejano music and the sights of fans decked out in traditional Selena clothing filled Four Corners Brewing Company on Saturday.
Selena Quintanilla's killer Yolanda Saldívar was denied parole 30 years after the now 63 year-old shot and killed the Tejano icon.
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Yolanda Saldívar, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of Tejano music star Selena, was denied parole Thursday after 30 years behind bars. (Texas Department of Criminal Justice via AP, left, and Paul Howell,/Houston Chronicle via AP) AP
Perez's family reacts after the Texas Board denied Yolanda Saldívar's parole, citing the brutal nature of her crime.