Yolanda Saldívar, who is serving a life sentence for the 1995 murder of pop star Selena, is seeking parole after three decades in prison, as fellow inmates claim the woman has a “bounty” on her head for slaying the “Queen of Tejano Music.”
Saldívar, now 64 years-old, was sentenced to life in prison on Oct. 26, 1995, with the possibility of parole after 30 years.
Prosecutors said the president of Selena’s fan club killed the Grammy award-winning singer after a confrontation over embezzled funds.
In 1995 Tejano music superstar Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, known more popularly as just Selena, was shot and killed at the height of her career. The woman who was convicted of that murder, Yolanda Saldivar, was sentenced to life in prison. But after spending 30 years behind bars, she is now hoping to win her freedom.
According to a report, Yolanda Saldivar says she's being threatened by inmates who want "justice for Selena" and claims she has a bounty on her head.
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."
Yolanda Saldivar, convicted of killing Tejano icon Selena Quintanilla in 1995, seeks parole in March 2025. The tragic murder, rooted in financial disputes, still resonates with fans nearly 30 years later.