Yolanda Saldívar, who murdered iconic singer Selena Quintanilla in 1995, is nearing parole eligibility. Her case will be reviewed in the coming months, sparking debate and controversy.
In Texas , Yolanda Saldívar is in the parole review process and imprisoned at the Patrick L. O’Daniel Unit prison in Gatesville, Texas , according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice online records. Saldívar was president of the singer's fan club and the manager of two of her clothing boutiques. She shot and killed Quintanilla Pérez at a Days Inn motel in Corpus Christi, Texas , on March 31, 1995. The “Como La Flor” singer was 23.
Saldívar was found guilty of first-degree murder and on October 26, 1995, she was sentenced to life in prison, with the possibility of parole after 30 years. Quintanilla Pérez's family fired Saldívar in early 1995, accusing her of embezzling money from the singer's fan club and boutiques. The singer's widower, Chris Pérez, testified in court that they “didn’t trust her” and removed her from their checking accounts, according to a 1998 documentary. In the three-part docuseries, Saldívar dismissed the claims that she embezzled money and said she was covering up Quintanilla Pérez’s extramarital affair. She, however, did not provide any evidence. The documentary received a slew of backlash from the singer’s fans, who did not want to hear what Saldívar had to say. The parole process begins about six months before the parole eligibility date for a first review and four months before the eligibility date, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice’s website states. Saldívar’s file will be reviewed, including letters of support and protest, and a case summary will be prepared for the board voting panel
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