Yolanda Saldívar, who was convicted of murdering Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla Pérez in 1995, could be eligible for parole in the near future. Saldívar, who was the president of Quintanilla Pérez's fan club and manager of her boutiques, shot and killed the singer at a motel in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1995. She was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years. Saldívar's case is currently in the parole review process.
in Texas , according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice online records. She is currently in the parole review process and imprisoned at the Patrick L. O’Daniel Unit prison in Gatesville, Texas .
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 Mar. 31, 1995. The “Como La Flor” singer was 23. Saldívar was found guilty of first-degree murder and on Oct. 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 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.Ina Garten wrote that Oprah Winfrey 'smacked' her in memoir.
PAROLE SELENA QUINTANILLA YOLANDA SALDÍVAR MURDER TEXAS