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Selena's Killer Denied Parole: Fans Demand Justice Remains Served
17 Nov
Summary
- Selena Quintanilla, "Queen of Tejano Music," murdered at 23 in 1995
- Killer Yolanda Saldívar denied parole in 2025, still imprisoned
- Autopsy revealed Selena died from gunshot wound to shoulder
In March 1995, the music world was rocked by the shocking murder of Selena Quintanilla, the "Queen of Tejano Music." Selena, just 23 years old at the time, was shot and killed by her former friend and fan club president, Yolanda Saldívar, in Corpus Christi, Texas.
The autopsy report, obtained in 2025, provided chilling details about Selena's final moments. The coroner confirmed that Selena died from a perforating gunshot wound to her lower right shoulder, which caused massive internal and external bleeding. The bullet's path severely damaged Selena's subclavian artery, ultimately leading to her death.
Three decades later, Saldívar remains imprisoned for Selena's murder. In 2024, she sought parole, but her request was denied in early 2025. Selena's devoted fans have continued to demand that justice be served, ensuring her killer stays behind bars.
