Yolanda Saldívar Seeks Parole Amid Claims of Bounty on Her Head
Yolanda Saldívar, convicted of Selena’s murder, is asking for parole after 30 years, claiming threats to her life in prison.
Yolanda Saldívar, Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, Corpus Christi, Texas, Tejano Music
Corpus Christi: So, Yolanda Saldívar, the woman who killed Selena, is trying to get parole after being locked up for 30 years. It’s wild, right? She’s claiming there’s a “bounty” on her head from other inmates because of what she did.
Back in 1995, she shot Selena in a motel, and it was a huge deal. Selena was just starting to blow up in the music scene. Saldívar got a life sentence for first-degree murder, and now she’s finally up for parole. The hearing is set for March 30.
During her trial, Saldívar said it was an accident, but the whole thing was super public. She was even found in a parking lot with a gun, threatening to take her own life. It’s a lot to unpack.
In prison, it sounds like she’s not exactly making friends. Inmates have said there’s a real target on her back. One former inmate mentioned that everyone wanted a piece of her, wanting to get justice for Selena. The guards have to keep her away from the others because she’s so hated.
Selena’s family has also said that Saldívar faces threats while serving her time. It’s just a sad situation all around, especially since Selena was on the verge of major success when she was killed.
There have been some documentaries about their relationship, and Saldívar has shared her side of the story, claiming that Selena was trying to talk her out of suicide when the gun went off. It’s a tragic tale that still resonates with fans today.