Yolanda Saldívar: The Shocking Truth Behind Selena Quintanilla’s Murder
Where is Yolanda Saldivar now?
Yolanda Saldívar, serving a life sentence in Mountain View Prison, Texas for the murder of Selena, has a job to “pass out food trays from a cart to other offenders in her cell area,” as reported by Radar Online in 2019. She also requested a new trial on March 28, 2019, claiming that the prosecutor held exculpatory material evidence without presenting it during the trial. However, Yolanda’s petition for a new trial was ultimately dismissed.
What happened to Selena Quintanilla?
Selena Quintanilla, a Grammy Award-winning singer, was murdered in Texas at the age of 23. The tragic incident occurred when her family discovered that Saldívar was embezzling money from both the singer’s fan club and boutiques, leading to her termination. Saldívar was the president of Selena’s fan club and the manager of two of her boutiques. The final encounter between Selena and Saldívar at a Days Inn motel in Corpus Christi on March 31, 1995 led to the fatal shooting, which resulted in Selena’s untimely death.
When is Yolanda Saldívar eligible for parole?
Yolanda Saldívar will become eligible for parole on March 20, 2025. While serving her sentence, she participated in a new docuseries about Selena’s murder, revealing secrets and details about her working relationship and friendship with the beloved star. The upcoming Oxygen docuseries, titled Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them, will provide never-before-seen documents and recordings.