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  • California Governor Newsom Orders Parole Board to Evaluate Menendez Brothers’ Potential Threat to Public Safety

    California Governor Newsom Orders Parole Board to Evaluate Menendez Brothers’ Potential Threat to Public Safety



    “California Governor Newsom Directs Parole Board to Evaluate Menendez Brothers’ Public Safety Risk – What This Means for Their Future Release”



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  • Roccotelli: “Ho inventato la rabona, la insegnai a Maradona. Mi disse testuali parole”


    L’ex giocatore del Torino, Giovanni Roccotelli – inventore della rabona – ha raccontato un aneddoto che riguarda Diego Armando Maradona.

    Giovanni Roccotelli è stato l’inventore dello spettacolare gesto tecnico chiamato “rabona“. Il calciatore barese, ex Avellino, Cagliari, Ascoli e Torino, ha raccontato alcuni retroscena nel corso dell’intervista rilasciata sulle pagine de La Gazzetta dello Sport.


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    “Cominciai a sette anni, giocando in strada a Bari, senza porte contro una serranda con mio fratello Vittorio. Prendi in giro gli avversari, mi dicevano gli allenatori, ma mi piaceva, solo uno del Catania mi minacciò, una volta. Torino? A 15 anni andai per un provino. Ma prima della partitina avevo mangiato due piattoni di lasagne e un paio di banane. Cominciai a tutto gas, nella ripresa le banane salivano e mi fermai. Non mi presero. Ci sono arrivato da calciatore a 22 anni”.


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    Nell’anno dello scudetto mi feci male subito e poi da riserva non ebbi più spazio: c’era un solo cambio allora e nessuno si faceva male. Però è stata una grande esperienza, eravamo fortissimi venivano in cinquemila solo al l’allenamento. Il presidente era Orfeo Pianelli. Giocava a carte con la dirigenza. Io guardavo, ero un ragazzino curioso. Ogni tanto mi allungavano centomila lire. Graziani e Garritano erano patiti di orologi, quanto spendevano. Io risparmiavo. Il bello si chiamava Roberto Bacchin, ma pure io ero scapolo. Maradona? Me lo fece conoscere Luciano Castellini, il giaguaro. A Napoli. “Bueno, devi farla sempre”, mi disse testuali parole Diego sulla rabona”. Ha concluso l’ex giocatore.



    “Nel calcio non si inventa nulla, si copia tutto”.

    In occasione di una recente intervista esclusiva, il leggendario ex calciatore argentino Roccotelli ha rivelato di essere stato l’artefice della celebre rabona, la tecnica che ha affascinato appassionati di tutto il mondo. Ma non solo, ha anche raccontato di averla insegnata al mitico Diego Maradona, che a sua volta gli rispose con queste testuali parole: “Nel calcio non si inventa nulla, si copia tutto”.

    Una dichiarazione che ha fatto scalpore nel mondo del calcio, dimostrando ancora una volta la genialità e l’umiltà di Maradona, che nonostante fosse considerato uno dei più grandi giocatori di tutti i tempi, non ha mai perso il senso dell’umiltà e del rispetto per gli altri.

    E così, la rabona, quella tecnica così spettacolare e affascinante, continua a stupire e a emozionare gli appassionati di calcio di tutto il mondo, portando con sé un pezzo di storia e di leggenda che mai verrà dimenticato. Grazie a Roccotelli e a Maradona, due giganti del calcio che hanno lasciato un’impronta indelebile nel mondo dello sport re.

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  • Trump orders end of humanitarian parole for migrants of 4 countries : NPR


    Migrants who crossed the Rio Grande and entered the U.S. from Mexico are lined up for processing.

    Migrants who crossed the Rio Grande and entered the U.S. from Mexico are lined up for processing by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Sept. 23, 2023, in Eagle Pass, Texas.

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    WASHINGTON — President Trump is slashing a program that was used by the Biden administration to temporarily allow the entrance of more than half a million migrants fleeing Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela.

    In an executive order signed Monday evening, Trump instructed the Department of Homeland Security to “terminate all categorical parole programs that are contrary to the policies of the United States established in my Executive Orders,” including the humanitarian parole program for those four countries.

    “One of my most important obligations is to protect the American people from the disastrous effects of unlawful mass migration and resettlement,” Trump said in the order. “My Administration will marshal all available resources and authorities to stop this unprecedented flood of illegal aliens into the United States.”

    Nearly 30,000 migrants had been granted the temporary stay each month since January 2023.

    It’s unclear what will happen to the hundreds of thousands of people currently living with humanitarian parole.

    The Biden administration paused the program due to fraud concerns. In October, it decided not to renew the legal status of those under the program, saying migrants would have to find a different path for legal status once their parole expires.

    Biden’s initiative allowed migrants from those embattled countries to apply for entry from their countries due to “urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit,” without having to attempt to cross illegally outside a port of entry. A U.S.-based sponsor and a background check were required to apply.

    Once approved, migrants were allowed to stay in the country for up to two years, get a work permit and be shielded from deportations.

    Since 2023, 531,690 people have been granted humanitarian parole, according to DHS. The majority have come from Haiti.

    The program has been credited with helping to reduce the number of unlawful crossings by migrants from those countries at the U.S.-Mexico border.



    In a recent move, President Trump has ordered an end to humanitarian parole for migrants from four countries. This decision has sparked controversy and raised concerns about the fate of vulnerable individuals seeking refuge in the United States.

    Humanitarian parole allows individuals to enter the U.S. for compelling reasons, such as medical treatment or to reunite with family members. However, the Trump administration has decided to revoke this option for migrants from four countries, leaving many in limbo and unsure of their future.

    Critics argue that this decision is inhumane and goes against the values of compassion and empathy that should guide our immigration policies. They are calling on the administration to reconsider this harmful move and find a more humane solution for those in need of protection.

    As the debate continues, it is clear that the fate of these migrants hangs in the balance. It remains to be seen what will happen next and how this decision will impact the lives of those seeking refuge in the United States. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

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  • Trump DHS repeals key Mayorkas memo limiting ICE agents, orders parole review


    EXCLUSIVE: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Monday issued memos to repeal limits on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents imposed by former DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas — and order a review of the use of humanitarian parole to admit migrants.

    The first memo, a draft of which was reviewed by Fox News, rescinds a 2021 memo by Mayorkas, which provided an expanded list of areas that are “protected areas” where ICE could not engage in immigration enforcement. It said the policy was designed to make sure enforcement did not limit “people’s access to essential services or engagement in essential activities.”

    Those areas include schools, universities, healthcare facilities, places of worship, “places where children gather,” social service establishments, food banks, religious or civil ceremonies and disaster or emergency response and relief centers.

    “In our pursuit of justice, including in the execution of our enforcement responsibilities, we impact people’s lives and advance our country’s well-being in the most fundamental ways. As a result, when conducting an enforcement action, ICE and CBP agents and officers must first examine and consider the impact of where actions might possibly take place, their effect on people, and broader societal interests,” Mayorkas said in a statement at the time.

    ‘NATIONAL EMERGENCY’: TRUMP DECLARES AMBITIOUS ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN IN INAUGURAL ADDRESS

    President Trump presents the second executive order during the inaugural parade inside Capital One Arena on the inauguration day of his second presidential term, in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025. (REUTERS/Carlos Barria)

    The memo issued Monday rescinded that guidance and said that common sense should be used instead.

    “Going forward, law enforcement officers should continue to use that discretion along with a healthy dose of common sense,” the new memo said. “It is not necessary, however, for the head of the agency to create bright line rules regarding where our immigration laws are permitted to be enforced.”

    ICE agents who spoke to Fox News said they believe that rescinding the Mayorkas order is going to free them up to go after more illegal immigrants, because illegal immigrants have until now been able to hide near schools and churches and avoid arrest.

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    A separate memo, also reviewed by Fox, focuses on the use of humanitarian parole, which was used broadly by the Biden administration to allow hundreds of thousands of migrants to enter the U.S., including nearly 1.5 million via the CBP One app and parole processes for nationals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela (CHNV.) The administration also launched parole programs for nationals from Ukraine and Afghanistan.

    The memo notes that the statute demands the authority be used on a “case by case basis,” something that Republican critics claim the administration has abused. It emphasizes that parole is “a limited use authority, applicable only in a very narrow set of circumstances.”

    ICE agents conduct an enforcement operation in the U.S. interior on June 2, 2022. (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)

    It also claims that “it has been repeatedly abused by the Executive Branch over the past several decades in ways that are blatantly inconsistent with the statute.”

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    “Most important, the parole statute does not authorize categorical parole programs that make aliens presumptively eligible on the basis of some set of broadly applicable criteria,” it says.

    The memo directs the heads of (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to compile a list of instructions, policies and procedures related to parole, review them, and formulate a plan to phase out any that are not in accord with the statute.

    They will then provide a report to the DHS secretary, while also pausing, modifying or ending any programs that they believe were not enacted properly, and that they can do in a way that is consistent with statutes, regulations and court orders.

    The memos came just hours after Trump signed a slew of 10 border-related executive orders, including orders deploying the military to the border, ending Biden’s parole programs and ending birthright citizenship for children of illegal immigrants.

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    The orders also declare a national emergency, and order the resumption of construction of the wall at the southern border.

    “All illegal entry will immediately be halted,” Trump said moments after being inaugurated. “And we will begin the process of returning millions and millions of criminal aliens back to the places from which they came.”





    In a recent move by the Trump administration, the Department of Homeland Security has repealed a key memo issued by Alejandro Mayorkas that limited the powers of ICE agents. The memo, which was aimed at restricting the ability of ICE agents to make arrests and conduct raids, has now been overturned.

    Additionally, the Trump DHS has ordered a review of parole decisions made under the Mayorkas memo, potentially leading to the release of more detainees.

    This decision marks a significant shift in immigration policy and enforcement, with the Trump administration taking a more aggressive stance on the issue. Critics argue that this move will only lead to more arrests and deportations, while supporters believe it is necessary to secure the border and enforce immigration laws.

    Stay tuned for updates on how this decision will impact immigration enforcement and the lives of immigrants in the United States.

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  • Selena’s Murderer Yolanda Saldivar Is Seeking Parole in 2025

    Selena’s Murderer Yolanda Saldivar Is Seeking Parole in 2025


    Selenas Murderer Yolanda Saldivar Is Seeking Parole in 2025 Following Nearly 30 Years in Prison

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    Yolanda Saldívar is seeking parole in 2025 after she was convicted of murdering singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez after 30 years in prison.

    Us Weekly confirmed on Monday, December 30, that Saldívar, 64, is currently in the parole review process. Her eligibility date is March 30, 2025. Saldívar is also eligible for inmate visitation, per online records viewed by Us.

    The New York Post reported on Sunday, December 29, that Saldívar’s prison record is currently in good standing.

    Selena was shot by Saldívar in March 1995 at a motel in Corpus Christi, Texas. While paramedics tried to revive her, Selena died of hypovolemic shock at Corpus Christi Memorial Hospital. She was 23 years old. Selena was survived by her family and her husband, Christopher Pérez, who was also the lead guitarist in her band, Selena y Los Dinos.

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    It’s been 25 years since Selena Quintanilla was shot and killed at the age of 23 by her fan club president and former boutique manager, Yolanda Saldívar, in March 1995. Quintanilla was born on April 16, 1971, to Abraham Quintanilla Jr. and Marcella Quintanilla in Lake Jackson, Texas. Her father was the frontman of a […]

    Saldívar, who was the Tejano singer’s former fan club president and boutique manager, was arraigned and pleaded not guilty. She previously claimed that the shooting was accidental and that she had intended to commit suicide.

    “They made me out to be a monster, and I just want to say, I did not kill Selena,” Saldívar claimed in an interview with 20/20 in 1995. “It was an accident, and my conscience is clear.”

    Selenas Murderer Yolanda Saldivar Is Seeking Parole in 2025 Following Nearly 30 Years in Prison

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    Saldívar was found guilty by a jury of first-degree murder in October 1995. She was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years behind bars. Saldívar has been serving her sentence at the Patrick O’Daniel facility in Texas.

    Following Selena’s tragic death, her legacy has continued to live on. Selena’s first English language album, Dreaming of You, was released posthumously just months after her passing. The record debuted on the Billboard 200 debut, making Selena the first Latin artist to do so. Dreaming of You sold more than one million copies.

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    Nearly 27 years after Selena hit theaters in March 1997, Jon Seda is still pals with Chris Pérez, whom he portrayed in the biographical film. “I’m still friends with Chris. Chris is just an amazing guitarist and he’s still out there making his music. Check out his music, it’s incredible,” Seda, 53, exclusively told Us […]

    Two years later, a movie was made about Selena’s life which starred Jennifer Lopez as the Grammy winner. The film launched Lopez into superstardom. In 2020, Netflix dropped a miniseries about Selena starring Walking Dead alum Christian Serratos.

    In addition to her story being told through film and TV, Selena has also earned a series of accolades following her death. Selena has sold approximately 18 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling female artists in Latin music. In 2021, the “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom” singer was awarded the Lifetime Achievement award at the Grammys. Three years later, Selena was selected as one of the National Medal of Arts recipients by President Joe Biden.



    Selena’s Murderer Yolanda Saldivar Is Seeking Parole in 2025

    It has been nearly 27 years since the tragic death of beloved Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla, and her murderer, Yolanda Saldivar, is reportedly seeking parole in 2025. Saldivar was convicted of first-degree murder in 1995 for fatally shooting Selena at a Days Inn motel in Corpus Christi, Texas.

    The murder of Selena shocked the world and left a lasting impact on her fans and loved ones. Saldivar, who was the president of Selena’s fan club and manager of her boutiques, claimed that the shooting was accidental and that she never intended to harm Selena. However, she was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years.

    Now, as the parole hearing for Yolanda Saldivar approaches in 2025, many are left wondering if she will be granted early release. Selena’s family has been vocal about their opposition to Saldivar’s potential parole, stating that they believe she is a danger to society and should remain behind bars.

    As we await the outcome of Yolanda Saldivar’s parole hearing in 2025, let us remember the legacy of Selena and the impact her music continues to have on fans around the world. May justice be served for Selena and may her memory live on forever.

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  • Selena’s killer Yolanda Saldívar files for 2025 parole, as inmates reveal there’s ‘a bounty on her head’

    Selena’s killer Yolanda Saldívar files for 2025 parole, as inmates reveal there’s ‘a bounty on her head’


    The woman serving a life sentence for the 1995 murder of Tejano icon Selena has filed paperwork to try to get released next year, as inmates tell The Post there’s “a bounty on her head” behind bars.

    A rep at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice said killer Yolanda Saldívar, now 64, has no blemishes on her record that will keep the parole board from holding a hearing in March to determine whether to release her.

    Saldívar fatally shot 23-year-old superstar “Queen of Tejano” Selena Quintanilla-Perez on March 31, 1995, in a hotel room in Corpus Christi, Texas, during a confrontation.

    Yolanda Saldívar, 64, has no blemishes on her record that will keep the parole board from holding a hearing in March to determine whether to release her. REUTERS

    Selena believed that Saldívar, a founder of her fan club, had embezzled more than $60,000, and the singer was planning to fire her.

    According to the TDCJ, Selena’s family will likely get official notice in January of the Saldivar’s parole hearing.

    The convict — who is at the Patrick L. O’Daniel Unit in Gatesville, Texas, which also houses the women in the state on Death Row — has long maintained that she didn’t mean to kill Selena and that her death was accidental.

    Saldívar fatally shot 23-year-old superstar “Queen of Tejano” Selena Quintanilla-Perez on March 31, 1995, in a hotel room in Corpus Christi, Texas, during a confrontation. Getty Images

    “I was convicted by public opinion even before my trial started,” Saldívar said in a prison interview for last year’s Peacock documentary: “Selena and Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them.”

    She maintained that she had meant to kill herself, not Selena, at the time.

    But a jury didn’t believe her and convicted her and slapped her with life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years.

    A relative of Saldívar recently told the Post that the killer feels as if she is a “political prisoner” behind bars and that she believes she has paid her debt to society.

    “Keeping her in prison isn’t going to do any good,” said the cousin. “It’s time for her to get out.”

    Selena’s father, Abraham Quintanilla, told Univision’s Primer Impacto that other inmates had been threatening Saldívar’s life. Getty Images

    Inmates at the prison where Saldivar is being held told The Post that she is constantly a target, forcing her to be housed in protective custody.

    “Everyone knows who Yolanda Saldívar is,” says Marisol Lopez, who served time alongside her from 2017 to 2022. “There’s a bounty on her head, like everyone wants a piece of her. The guards keep her away from everyone else, because she’s hated so much. If she were out [in general population], someone would try to take her down.”

    Selena believed that Saldívar, a founder of her fan club, had embezzled more than $60,000, and the singer was planning to fire her. AP

    Another former inmate, Yesenia Dominguez, said Saldívar was always a common subject of discussion in the prison yard.

    “Everyone was always like, ‘Let me have five minutes with that b—h,’” Dominguez says. “Everyone wanted to get justice for Selena. There’s a target on her back.”

    In 2018, Selena’s father, Abraham Quintanilla, told Univision’s Primer Impacto that other inmates had been threatening Saldívar’s life.

    “To this day, we still receive letters from women who are in the same prison where they say they are waiting for her,” he said at the time. “They say that they are going to kill her. There are bad women in there. Women who have murdered other people in the past. That is why they are in there. They have nothing to lose.”

    Saldivar claims that she will live with relatives and find a job if she’s set free.



    Selena’s killer Yolanda Saldívar files for 2025 parole, as inmates reveal there’s ‘a bounty on her head’

    Yolanda Saldívar, the woman convicted of murdering beloved Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez in 1995, has filed for parole in 2025, sparking outrage and fear among inmates at the prison where she is currently serving her sentence.

    Saldívar, who was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Selena, has reportedly been a target for other inmates who have placed a bounty on her head. According to sources within the prison, there is a growing sense of tension and unease as news of Saldívar’s parole hearing spreads.

    Many are questioning whether Saldívar should be released from prison, given the heinous nature of her crime and the impact it had on Selena’s family, friends, and fans. The thought of Saldívar being out on the streets again is a frightening prospect for many, especially those who believe she has not shown genuine remorse for her actions.

    As the parole hearing approaches, the public will be closely watching to see if Saldívar will be granted early release or if she will continue to serve out her sentence behind bars. In the meantime, the safety of both Saldívar and those around her remains a top concern for prison officials.

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  • Selena’s Killer, Yolanda Saldívar, Requests 2025 Parole With ‘Bounty on Her Head’ in Prison

    Selena’s Killer, Yolanda Saldívar, Requests 2025 Parole With ‘Bounty on Her Head’ in Prison


    Yolanda Saldívar, the woman convicted of murdering Tejano music icon Selena Quintanilla-Pérez in 1995, is reportedly making a push for parole in the coming year, according to The New York Post. Legal filings from Saldívar’s team aim to secure her release, though the motivation may extend beyond legal arguments.

    Sources within the Texas prison system suggest that Saldívar, who is serving a life sentence, faces constant threats to her safety behind bars. One insider alleged there is a “bounty on her head,” making her incarceration increasingly perilous.

    Saldívar, now 63, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the fatal shooting of Selena on March 31, 1995. The murder occurred in a Corpus Christi motel room after Selena confronted Saldívar about embezzling over $60,000 from her fan club and boutique businesses. Though Saldívar claimed the shooting was accidental, the jury found her guilty of first-degree murder.

    In a twist that has sparked further debate, a family member of Saldívar has characterized her as a “political prisoner,” asserting she has “paid her debt to society.” This narrative stands in stark contrast to the enduring grief of Selena’s family and fans, who continue to celebrate the singer’s legacy. Selena, whose life was tragically cut short at just 23, was on the verge of international stardom at the time of her death.

    Saldívar has been eligible for parole consideration since October 2025, but her legal team appears to be accelerating efforts to secure her release earlier. Whether the parole board will take into account her alleged safety concerns and claims of rehabilitation remains uncertain.

    The post Selena’s Killer, Yolanda Saldívar, Requests 2025 Parole With ‘Bounty on Her Head’ in Prison appeared first on Where Is The Buzz | Breaking News, Entertainment, Exclusive Interviews & More.



    Yolanda Saldívar, the woman convicted of killing beloved Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez in 1995, has reportedly requested parole in 2025. However, sources close to the situation reveal that Saldívar is living in fear behind bars, claiming there is a “bounty on her head” within the prison walls.

    Saldívar, who was the founder of Selena’s fan club and later her manager, was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of the iconic singer. Despite serving over two decades of her sentence, Saldívar is now seeking early release.

    The news of Saldívar’s parole request has sparked outrage among Selena’s dedicated fanbase, many of whom believe she should never be released from prison. The thought of Saldívar potentially walking free has led to heightened tensions within the prison, with reports of other inmates threatening her life.

    It remains to be seen whether Saldívar will be granted parole in 2025, but one thing is certain – the legacy of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez continues to live on, and her fans will stop at nothing to ensure justice is served for the beloved singer.

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  • Convicted murderer of Tejano icon Selena seeks parole after nearly 30 years in prison

    Convicted murderer of Tejano icon Selena seeks parole after nearly 30 years in prison


    Yolanda Saldívar, the woman serving a life sentence for the 1995 murder of Tejano icon Selena, has filed for parole.

    The 64-year-old, who has spent nearly three decades behind bars, has a parole hearing scheduled for March 2025.

    But while her legal team pushes for her release, sources within the Texas prison system revealed to the New York Post that Saldívar’s life is far from peaceful. According to fellow inmates, there’s a “bounty on her head,” and she’s a constant target of hostility.

    Saldívar, who shot and killed the 23-year-old “Queen of Tejano” on March 31, 1995, in Corpus Christi, was convicted of murder after a jury rejected her claim that the killing was accidental. Selena had been planning to fire Saldívar, a former confidante and the head of her fan club, after uncovering she had embezzled more than $60,000 from the singer.

    The Texas Department of Criminal Justice confirmed to the New York Post that Saldívar has maintained a clean record during her incarceration, meaning her parole hearing will proceed as scheduled. A family member of the convicted killer told The Post that Saldívar views herself as a “political prisoner” who has “paid her debt to society.”

    In an interview for the 2023 Peacock documentary “Selena and Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them,” Saldívar repeated her claim that the shooting wasn’t intentional. She maintains she had meant to take her own life, not Selena’s and the public trial process convicted her long before evidence was presented.

    In 1995, she said in an interview with ABC’s “20/20” that she did not deliberately kill Selena.

    During the interview, she said she and Selena were having an argument at the Days Inn motel and in a heated moment, Saldívar put a gun to her head and threatened to take her own life. She then said she waved her gun in the direction of the door and accidentally shot Selena.

    But according to the appeal document, Saldívar said after Selena had dumped a bag full of bank files on the bed and continued arguing with her she “took the gun from my purse and Selena started walking toward the door which was opened. I pulled the hammer back and I shot at her as she was walking towards the door which was open.”

    She confessed in court to buying the gun in San Antonio two weeks prior to the murder.

    Selena’s widower, Chris Pérez, testified he and Selena removed Saldívar from the singer’s checking accounts two weeks before his wife’s death because they “didn’t trust her,” according to a court document from the Texas Court of Appeals from 1998 when Saldívar unsuccessfully appealed her murder conviction.

    Several witnesses saw Selena run into the lobby of the motel with Saldívar chasing her waving the gun, according to the appeals court’s decision to uphold her murder conviction. The singer collapsed in the motel lobby and was able to identify Saldívar as the person who had shot her before passing out, according to a description of events in the Texas appeals court document.

    Saldívar was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years. Whether the parole board will grant her a second chance remains to be seen.

    According to sources inside the Patrick L. O’Daniel Unit in Gatesville, Texas, where Saldívar is currently housed, the convicted killer’s notoriety has made her a marked woman. Former inmate Marisol Lopez, who was incarcerated alongside Saldívar from 2017 to 2022, told The Post that “everyone knows who Yolanda Saldívar is.”

    “There’s a bounty on her head, like everyone wants a piece of her,” Lopez said. “The guards keep her away from everyone else, because she’s hated so much. If she were out in general population, someone would try to take her down.”

    Yesenia Dominguez, another former inmate, echoed Lopez’s sentiments.

    “Everyone wanted to get justice for Selena. There’s a target on her back,” she said.

    As Saldívar awaits the fate of her parole hearing, she claims she is ready to reintegrate into society. If released, she plans to live with family and find a job.

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    On March 31, 1995, the world was shocked by the tragic death of Tejano music sensation Selena Quintanilla-Perez at the hands of her former fan club president, Yolanda Saldivar. Now, nearly 30 years later, Saldivar is seeking parole from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

    Selena’s murder not only devastated her family, friends, and fans, but also left a lasting impact on the music industry and Hispanic community. Saldivar was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

    Since her incarceration, Saldivar has maintained her innocence and claimed that the shooting was accidental. She has also cited health issues and good behavior as reasons for her release.

    The parole hearing for Saldivar is set to take place in the coming months, sparking mixed emotions among Selena’s devoted fan base and those who believe in justice for the beloved singer. The Quintanilla family has made it clear that they do not support Saldivar’s release and believe she should serve out her full sentence.

    As the parole hearing approaches, the debate over whether Yolanda Saldivar deserves a second chance after taking the life of a music icon continues to divide opinions. The world will be watching closely as the decision on Saldivar’s parole is made.

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  • Selena’s killer Yolanda Saldívar files for 2025 parole, as inmates reveal there’s ‘bounty on her head’

    Selena’s killer Yolanda Saldívar files for 2025 parole, as inmates reveal there’s ‘bounty on her head’


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    Yolanda Saldivar, the woman serving a life sentence for the 1995 murder of Tejano icon Selena, has filed paperwork to try to get released next year, as inmates tell The Post there’s “a bounty on her head” behind bars.

    The woman serving a life sentence for the 1995 murder of Tejano icon Selena has filed paperwork to try to get released next year, as inmates tell The Post there’s “a bounty on her head” behind bars.

    A rep at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice said killer Yolanda Saldívar, now 64, has no blemishes on her record that will keep the parole board from holding a hearing in March to determine whether to release her.

    Saldívar fatally shot 23-year-old superstar “Queen of Tejano” Selena Quintanilla-Perez on March 31, 1995, in a hotel room in Corpus Christi, Texas, during a confrontation.

    Yolanda Saldívar, 64, has no blemishes on her record that will keep the parole board from holding a hearing in March to determine whether to release her. REUTERSYolanda Saldívar, 64, has no blemishes on her record that will keep the parole board from holding a hearing in March to determine whether to release her. REUTERS

    Yolanda Saldívar, 64, has no blemishes on her record that will keep the parole board from holding a hearing in March to determine whether to release her. REUTERS

    Selena believed that Saldívar, a founder of her fan club, had embezzled more than $60,000, and the singer was planning to fire her.

    According to the TDCJ, Selena’s family will likely get official notice in January of the Saldivar’s parole hearing.

    The convict — who is at the Patrick L. O’Daniel Unit in Gatesville, Texas, which also houses the women in the state on Death Row — has long maintained that she didn’t mean to kill Selena and that her death was accidental.

    Saldívar fatally shot 23-year-old superstar “Queen of Tejano” Selena Quintanilla-Perez on March 31, 1995, in a hotel room in Corpus Christi, Texas, during a confrontation. Getty ImagesSaldívar fatally shot 23-year-old superstar “Queen of Tejano” Selena Quintanilla-Perez on March 31, 1995, in a hotel room in Corpus Christi, Texas, during a confrontation. Getty Images

    Saldívar fatally shot 23-year-old superstar “Queen of Tejano” Selena Quintanilla-Perez on March 31, 1995, in a hotel room in Corpus Christi, Texas, during a confrontation. Getty Images

    “I was convicted by public opinion even before my trial started,” Saldívar said in a prison interview for last year’s Peacock documentary: “Selena and Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them.”

    She maintained that she had meant to kill herself, not Selena, at the time.

    But a jury didn’t believe her and convicted her and slapped her with life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years.

    A relative of Saldívar recently told the Post that the killer feels as if she is a “political prisoner” behind bars and that she believes she has paid her debt to society.

    “Keeping her in prison isn’t going to do any good,” said the cousin. “It’s time for her to get out.”

    Selena’s father, Abraham Quintanilla, told Univision’s Primer Impacto that other inmates had been threatening Saldívar’s life. Getty ImagesSelena’s father, Abraham Quintanilla, told Univision’s Primer Impacto that other inmates had been threatening Saldívar’s life. Getty Images

    Selena’s father, Abraham Quintanilla, told Univision’s Primer Impacto that other inmates had been threatening Saldívar’s life. Getty Images

    Inmates at the prison where Saldivar is being held told The Post that she is constantly a target, forcing her to be housed in protective custody.

    “Everyone knows who Yolanda Saldívar is,” says Marisol Lopez, who served time alongside her from 2017 to 2022. “There’s a bounty on her head, like everyone wants a piece of her. The guards keep her away from everyone else, because she’s hated so much. If she were out [in general population], someone would try to take her down.”

    Selena believed that Saldívar, a founder of her fan club, had embezzled more than $60,000, and the singer was planning to fire her. APSelena believed that Saldívar, a founder of her fan club, had embezzled more than $60,000, and the singer was planning to fire her. AP

    Selena believed that Saldívar, a founder of her fan club, had embezzled more than $60,000, and the singer was planning to fire her. AP

    Another former inmate, Yesenia Dominguez, said Saldívar was always a common subject of discussion in the prison yard.

    “Everyone was always like, ‘Let me have five minutes with that b—h,’” Dominguez says. “Everyone wanted to get justice for Selena. There’s a target on her back.”

    In 2018, Selena’s father, Abraham Quintanilla, told Univision’s Primer Impacto that other inmates had been threatening Saldívar’s life.

    “To this day, we still receive letters from women who are in the same prison where they say they are waiting for her,” he said at the time. “They say that they are going to kill her. There are bad women in there. Women who have murdered other people in the past. That is why they are in there. They have nothing to lose.”

    Saldivar claims that she will live with relatives and find a job if she’s set free.



    Selena’s killer Yolanda Saldívar files for 2025 parole, as inmates reveal there’s ‘bounty on her head’

    Yolanda Saldívar, the woman convicted of killing beloved Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, has filed for parole in 2025, sparking outrage and concern among Selena’s fans and the public.

    Saldívar, who has been serving a life sentence for the 1995 murder of Selena, is reportedly seeking early release due to health concerns. However, many believe that she does not deserve a second chance after taking the life of the iconic singer.

    In a shocking twist, it has been revealed that there is a ‘bounty on her head’ among fellow inmates. Sources say that Saldívar has been targeted by other prisoners who are seeking revenge for Selena’s death.

    The news of Saldívar’s parole filing has reignited the pain and anger felt by Selena’s fans, who continue to mourn the loss of the talented musician. Many are calling for justice to be served and for Saldívar to remain behind bars for the rest of her life.

    As the parole hearing approaches, the world will be watching closely to see if Yolanda Saldívar will be granted early release or if she will be held accountable for her heinous crime against Selena.

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  • The convicted killer of Tejano star Selena reportedly files for parole

    The convicted killer of Tejano star Selena reportedly files for parole


    On Sunday (Dec. 29), the New York Post revealed that Yolanda Saldívar, the woman behind bars for the murder of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, is actively seeking a 2025 release. The 64-year-old will have a parole hearing in March. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice confirmed to the publication that her record has no disciplinary infractions that would prevent the hearing from taking place. Saldívar reportedly stated that, if released, she plans to live with relatives and find work.

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    The former nurse and founder of Selena’s fan club shot the 23-year-old superstar on March 31, 1995, during a confrontation in a Corpus Christi, TX hotel room. The Tejano star discovered that Saldívar embezzled more than $60,000 and was planning to fire her. The convicted shooter claimed that the act was accidental, and she intended to take her own life. Following a short trial, a jury convicted her of first-degree murder, and she was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years.

    The New York Post added that Saldívar’s notoriety made her a marked figure within the Patrick L. O’Daniel Unit in Gatesville, TX, which notably houses the state’s female death row inmates. As a result, officials placed her in protective custody.

    “There’s a bounty on her head, like everyone wants a piece of her,” said Marisol Lopez, a former inmate who served time alongside Saldívar. “The guards keep her away from everyone else because she’s hated so much. If she were [in general population], someone would try to take her down.” Another ex-inmate, Yesenia Dominguez, echoed those sentiments. “Everyone was always like, ‘Let me have five minutes with that b**ch.’ Everyone wanted to get justice for Selena.”

    Meanwhile, members of Saldívar’s family, including an unnamed cousin, expressed support for her potential release. “Keeping her in prison isn’t going to do any good,” the relative stated. “It’s time for her to get out.”

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    The convicted killer of Tejano star Selena, Yolanda Saldivar, has reportedly filed for parole. Saldivar was convicted of first-degree murder in 1995 for the shooting death of the beloved singer.

    The news of Saldivar’s parole filing has sparked outrage among Selena’s fans, who remember the tragic loss of the talented musician. Many are calling for Saldivar to remain behind bars for the rest of her life, believing that she does not deserve a second chance after taking the life of such a beloved figure.

    Selena’s legacy continues to live on through her music, and her fans are determined to ensure that justice is served for her senseless murder. As the parole hearing approaches, the world will be watching closely to see what decision is made regarding Saldivar’s future.

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