Selena’s Killer Has a Bounty on Her Head in Texas Prison

Yolanda Saldivar, the convicted murderer of Selena, has a bounty on her head in prison. According to The Messenger, Saldivar is living under constant threat behind bars and is hoping to be released when she’s eligible for parole in March 2025. The article states that “everyone wants to get her” and that she doesn’t feel safe in prison. Saldivar was convicted of the murder of Selena in 1995 and was sentenced to life imprisonment with the possibility of parole in 2025.

The murder of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, a popular Tejano singer, by Saldivar in 1995 was a tragic event that shook the music industry and her fans. The incident took place at a Corpus Christi hotel where Selena confronted Saldivar about embezzling money from her fan club and boutiques. During their encounter, Saldivar shot Selena in the back, severing an artery. She later died at a hospital of blood loss.

Saldivar’s trial for the murder of Selena was followed closely by the Latino community in the United States. Saldívar was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life imprisonment with the possibility of parole on March 30, 2025. She is currently serving her sentence at Mountain View Unit, a maximum-security women’s prison in Gatesville, Texas.

The Messenger reports that Saldivar is living under constant threat behind bars and is hoping to be released when she’s eligible for parole in March 2025. The article states that “everyone wants to get her” and that she doesn’t feel safe in prison. It’s also reported that there’s a bounty on her head.

The story of Selena is a tragic one that has left an indelible mark on the music industry and her fans. It’s important to remember the bicultural icon for her contributions to music and culture, rather than focusing on the actions of her killer.

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