In a shocking new claim, the brother of Yolanda Saldívar, the convicted killer of Tejano superstar Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, has stated that the singer was never the intended target. These remarks come as Saldívar herself continues to maintain that the 1995 shooting was an accident.
Saldívar, who is serving a life sentence for Selena’s murder, has made these statements in a newly released docuseries titled Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them. In the documentary, Saldívar insists that she did not plan to harm Selena and claims that the gun went off unintentionally.
Saldívar’s Account of the Incident
Speaking from prison, Saldívar detailed her version of events, suggesting that the fatal shooting was not premeditated. She asserts that she was suicidal at the time and intended to take her own life. According to her, the gun discharged by accident, striking Selena in the back as the singer attempted to flee the Days Inn motel room where the confrontation took place.
“I did not know my gun went off. I did not know that it hit her. It scared her, it scared me,” Saldívar claimed. “There was never, ever any intention to do her any harm.”
This version of events contradicts the prosecution’s case during the 1995 trial, which presented evidence that Saldívar deliberately shot Selena after being confronted about financial discrepancies in their business dealings.
Family Rejects the Claims
Selena’s father, Abraham Quintanilla, has strongly dismissed Saldívar’s latest assertions. He believes the documentary is an attempt to manipulate the narrative and shift responsibility away from Saldívar’s actions.
“Nobody’s going to believe what she has to say anyway,” Quintanilla said. “Everyone knows there’s zero truth to anything that comes out of her mouth.”
The family has long maintained that Selena’s murder was intentional, pointing to previous threats Saldívar made toward the singer before the fatal confrontation.
Saldívar is eligible for parole on March 30, 2025, nearly 30 years after the tragic killing. Many of Selena’s devoted fans continue to seek justice, hoping that the convicted murderer remains behind bars.
Selena, known as the “Queen of Tejano Music,” was just 23 years old when she was killed. Her legacy continues to shine through her music, inspiring generations of fans worldwide.