Thirty years ago, the vibrant life of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, a beloved music icon, was tragically cut short by Yolanda Saldívar, the president of her fan club. For three decades, Saldívar has been confined to a Texas prison, serving a life sentence for her heinous crime. Now, at age 64, she faces her first parole hearing, scheduled for review around March 31, 2025, stirring renewed debate about justice, accountability, and the enduring impact of Selena’s legacy.
Selena, born in 1971, was a prodigious talent whose voice captivated audiences from an early age. Alongside her siblings in Selena y Los Dinos, she rose to fame in the early 1990s, blending Tejano, pop, and cumbia into a sound that produced timeless hits like “Como la Flor” and “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom.” Known as the Queen of Tejano, Selena shattered barriers for women in Latin music,…
