Selena convicted murderer denied parole
(KYMA, KECY/NBC) - The woman convicted in the murder of Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla as been denied parole.
According to the Texas Board of pardons and paroles, Yolanda Saldívar, who is serving a life sentence for the 1995 murder, will not be released on parole.
A statement from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles states, "After a thorough consideration of all available information, which included any confidential interviews conducted, it was the parole panels determination to deny parole to Yolanda Saldivar, and set her next parole review for March 2030."
The reason given for the denial by the board was the nature of the offense and the interest of public safety.
