Yolanda Saldivar is up for parole in March 2025. Here’s what to know. – KSAT San Antonio
Erica Hernandez, Courthouse ReporterMisael Gomez, PhotojournalistPublished: January 3, 2025 at 5:57 PMUpdated: January 3, 2025 at 6:04 PMErica Hernandez, Courthouse ReporterMisael Gomez, PhotojournalistSAN ANTONIO – This year marks 30 years since the murder of Tejano music legend Selena Quintanilla Perez. 2025 also marks the year her convicted killer could be up for parole.The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles has begun the process of reviewing parole eligibility for Yolanda Saldívar, who was convicted of Selena’s 1995 murder and later sentenced to life in prison.The initial review process began in October 2024, six months before Saldívar’s parole eligibility date of March 30, 2025. According to the parole board, the process includes compiling a case file, a recommendation letter from Saldívar, an interview with Saldívar, and any letters submitted from Selena’s family.Parole attorney Marshall Millard explained the board will examine several factors during the review, including Saldívar’s behavior while incarcerated and her participation in rehabilitation programs.“They’re looking at a lot of things on their record in prison,” Millard said. “As far as what have they done to embrace part of the programs available to them? And that’s what they want to look for — to see if there’s rehabilitation and someone who will be successful on parole.”However, Millard said that Saldívar faces slim odds of being granted parole.“So, for their first-time parole, statistically, it’s going to be very, very low, if zero,” Millard said.The Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles is expected to vote on Saldívar’s case on or around March 30. If parole is granted, a release date would then be scheduled. If denied, the case could be reconsidered as early as the following year.More related coverage on KSAT: Copyright 2025 by KSAT – All rights reserved.Erica Hernandez is an Emmy award-winning journalist with 15 years of experience in the broadcast news business. Erica has covered a wide array of stories all over Central and South Texas. She’s currently the court reporter and cohost of the podcast Texas Crime Stories. emailfacebooktwitterinstagramMisael started at KSAT-TV as a photojournalist in 1987.emailRecommended VideosEmail NewslettersKSAT RSS FeedsContests and RulesContact UsKSAT InternshipsCareers at KSATClosed Captioning / Audio DescriptionPublic FileCurrent EEO ReportTerms of UsePrivacy PolicyDo Not Sell My InfoFCC ApplicationsCookie PreferencesIf you need help with the Public File, call (210) 351-1200.At KSAT, we are committed to informing and delighting our audience. In our commitment to covering our communities with innovation and excellence, we incorporate Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to enhance our news gathering, reporting, and presentation processes. Read our article to see how we are using Artificial Intelligence.Copyright © 2025 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings.
