The “queen of tejano” Selena Quintanilla-PérezThe family is relieved that Yolanda Saldivar, the woman who was accused of murdering -in 1995, was denied parole.
Shortly after the March 27 decision, Selena’s family published a statement through the missing singer Instagram account.
This is what Selena’s family said in a statement
“Today we are grateful that the Board of Pardons and Paroles of Texas has chosen to deny the probation on Yolanda Saldívar,” the message read. “Although nothing can return to Selena, this decision reaffirms that justice continues to defend the beautiful life that took us out of us and millions of fans around the world too soon.”
The family also shared their life goal is to keep Selena’s memory alive.
“Selena’s legacy is a love, music and inspiration. She lived with joy, gave selflessness and continues to raise generations with her voice and spirit,” he continued his statement. “As a family and their loved ones, we are committed to preserving their memory and ensuring that its history is honored with the dignity and respect it deserves.”
The statement concluded with a thank you to the fans: “We thank the fans of Selena for their unmatched support over the years. Your love has been a source of strength and healing. We will continue to celebrate the life of Selena, not the tragedy that brought her from us, and ask that everyone who loves her do the same.”
Why did Selena and her family shot Yolanda Saldívar?
According to PeopleSaldivar fired fatally in Selena in Days Inn Motel in Corpus Christi, Texas, on March 31, 1995. Then Saldivar managed his clothing stores, Selena, etc., and served as the founder and president of his official fan club. Just before the shooting, Selena and her family had refused to salt these papers after accusing -forging checks and waste more than $ 30,000 from companies and the fan club.
The former Nuecese district prosecutor, Carlos Valdez, who directed the prosecution in the widely advertising case, warned that Saldivar’s release would be “a serious mistake” Kuu.
“Lord knows what will happen if she is released,” said Valdez. “From what I have seen so far, I think it would be a serious mistake to grant -the probation. I think, really, I think the safest thing for Yolanda would probably be where it is.”
Saldivar has always maintained that Selena fired fatally was a mistake.
