After the legal resolution confirming that Yolanda Saldivar, Selena Quintanilla’s confessed murderer, will not be released from prison, AB Quintanilla-brother of the iconic Tejano singer-breaked his silence and shared a strong message on his social networks.
“I just received the news that the person who took the life of my beautiful sister Selena will not be released…. I think he should spend the rest of his life in prison,” AB wrote on his official account. This message comes after media reports that the Texas Parole Board denied the early release request of Saldívar, who has been serving a life sentence since 1995 after being found guilty of first-degree murder.
AB files a complaint
In his publication, AB Quintanilla also strongly criticized alleged members of Saldivar’s family, accusing them of spreading false stories in the media.
I think she should spend the rest of her life in prison
AB Quintanilla
“To the family that wants to remain anonymous by spreading false stories on the news, you have only proven to the world that you are a family of cowards,” he wrote.
Selena’s family has reiterated that their only goal is to preserve the artist’s memory and legacy,
Selena lost her life at the age of 23 on March 31, 1995 in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Support for the Quintanilla family
AB Quintanilla’s message has received thousands of reactions, comments and expressions of solidarity from fans in the United States and Latin America.
Many agree that Selena deserves justice, and that Saldivar should continue her sentence without benefits.
With phrases such as “trash belongs in the trash can” and the final reminder “Don’t mess with Texas,” AB Quintanilla reaffirmed the Quintanilla family’s firm stance against any attempt at early release.
Selena’s case remains a sensitive issue for the Hispanic community in the U.S., where her music and cultural legacy continue to live on.
AB Quintanilla, in addition to keeping his sister’s memory alive, has been active musically in 2025.
With sporadic performances with Los Kumbia Kings and in tributes to Selena.
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