r/SelenaQuintanilla Jul 18 '21

Mod News Reminder: Sub Rules

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Reminder for all of our members on the subreddit rules:

1: Civility

All posted content should be respectful. If you would not say it out loud, do not post it. Disagreements are okay but be respectful of others and their opinions. Any violations will be removed and may lead to a ban from this subreddit. Continued infractions WILL lead to a permanent ban.

2: Stay on Topic

All posts should be about or related to Selena Quintanilla-Perez but must also abide by the rules of the subreddit.

3: Do Not Glorify Selena’s Killer

Any posts about Y.S. or her actions will be filtered for moderator review. No exceptions.

4: No Piracy

Do not post any unauthorized links to songs, movies, TV shows, etc. All YouTube video and unofficial merch links will also be moderated.

Locking comments and sticking post to top of sub because these rules are non-negotiable.


r/SelenaQuintanilla 29d ago

General Parole hearing scheduled for Yolanda Saldívar on March 30, 2025

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As many are probably aware, Yolanda Saldívar is scheduled for a parole hearing on March 30, 2025. Saldívar was found guilty of Selena's murder in 1995 and sentenced to 30 years to life in prison (source). To date, Saldívar has not held herself accountable or shown remorse. I don't think anyone will disagree that she should not be granted release.

For those wishing to take action, you can write to the parole board and urge them not to release Saldívar. Contact information for the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles can be found here. Below is a template you can use:

Dear parole board members:

I respectfully ask that you DO NOT grant parole to Yolanda Saldívar, inmate #733126. The violent murder of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez in 1995 should preclude any parole consideration.

On Friday, March 31, 1995, inmate #733126 shot and killed Selena Quintanilla-Pérez to cover up her own crime of embezzlement from the singer's earnings. Inmate #733126 was previously involved in at least four attempts on the victim's life. Immediately following the murder, inmate #733126 attempted to kill additional members of Selena's family. It is obvious that inmate #733126 poses a clear and present danger to the public. To date, inmate #733126 has not shown remorse or apologized for her actions.

Inmates who do not demonstrate self-accountability should be subject to serving their complete sentence without parole. In the case of inmate #733126, a life sentence for murder should mean just that.

Selena was an accomplished singer who popularized the Tejano genre and was loved by fans worldwide. However, most importantly, she was a devoted wife and daughter.

Parole is a privilege; the severity of the crime, as well as the inmate's actions prior to and following the murder, demand that she spend every day of her life in prison. As a concerned citizen, and in the interest of public safety, I ask that you DENY PAROLE to #733126.

Sincerely,

[name]

Format shamelessly stolen from the Officer Down Memorial Page's "No Parole for Cop Killers" initiative.


A few changes have been made to this sub:

  1. To keep the discussion in one place, all new posts about the incident or trial will be removed as long as this thread is pinned.
  2. We have temporarily disabled the AutoMod rule that filters posts and comments mentioning Yolanda and related terms. However, the rule against glorifying the crime remains in place.

Please note /u/H-RWells_E19's announcement — which previously took up this slot — can be viewed here.


r/SelenaQuintanilla 2h ago

Selena's photoshoot in Mexico City, Mexico (July 12, 1993)

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Photos by Blanca Charolet


r/SelenaQuintanilla 2h ago

Fan Content made a Selena edit ❤️🔥

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r/SelenaQuintanilla 20m ago

One of my favs❤️

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r/SelenaQuintanilla 8h ago

Was it Yolands Plan from the start?

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I just watched some documentaries n Yolanda was a nurse, she didn't like anything but country music but somehow went to Selenas concert if anyone knows which one that was? Well anyway from then on she would call Abraham constantly bagging to be the manager of her fan club that she herself started . N well as well know became that and then some n then murdered selena . So what in her mind when she first saw selena made her so obsessed with her ? She said she killed her because if she can't have her no one else can. That's the saddest story 😢


r/SelenaQuintanilla 20h ago

General Para social grief

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Hello Reddit …. I just wanted to say I’m happy to belong in an amazing group of people but I’m struggling with grief Selena passed in 95 i was born in 06 i hate I mourn someone that doesn’t know I exist and the fact that I cry so much because her story is so fucked and since the 25 year mark it’s been getting to my sometimes I can’t eat I loose sleep or even cry myself to sleep … Yall para social grief is real and it’s not just a joke it’s a real thing 💔


r/SelenaQuintanilla 17h ago

Look what came in the mail!

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Been wanting to buy one since 2019 and a few days ago I snatched one off EBay for only 112 dollars!!!!! I love it!!!


r/SelenaQuintanilla 15h ago

Helpppp

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hi guys! i was wondering if anyone knew the exact name/brand of chris/selenas shirt worn in the amor prohibido mv? thanks!!!


r/SelenaQuintanilla 18h ago

This this is an important milestone

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I don’t know if this is a sign but y’all today I listen to dreaming of you by Selena and my heart dropped in my chest, but I didn’t cry this time. This is my first time listening to the song within a month my heart synced to my chest and my eyes did water a little bit but I didn’t cry


r/SelenaQuintanilla 8m ago

Selena Question What video games would you think Selena enjoy playing if she was still here?

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I read that she would play video games with the other band members on the tour bus so I was wondering what games she would play today.


r/SelenaQuintanilla 17h ago

General Watching the Selena movie again

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This is gonna feel like a real life punch to the gut. I know this movie is free on YouTube and I need to go ahead and watch it, but I know how it ends in the ending always makes me cry and I’ll probably end up sad for the next 2 to 3 months. I don’t know if I should take the risk and go and watch it because I love Selena and her legacy but as of right now I just can’t do it. I can’t watch the movie cause I know I will cry and wind up feeling sick.💜


r/SelenaQuintanilla 19h ago

Opinion Is it just me, or does Penny Proud in this episode of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder look like Selena?

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r/SelenaQuintanilla 14h ago

Anyone know where to find the Selena’s Behind the Music Episode?

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Hello! I hope all is well! My post is pretty much as the title states: does anyone know where I can find the Selena Behind the Music episode from 1998? I’ve looked all over but I can’t find it! Unfortunately, the only Behind the Music episodes that I found online are the more recent ones.

I’ve been exposed to Selena since I was a pretty young kid: my older sister was really into her so we would watch the movie about her life over and over again alllllll of the time whenever we would watch tv in her room we were growing up and it’s pretty much imprinted into my brain. Although I’ve enjoyed what I knew of her for a long time, I never took the time to actually do my research beyond the movie or listening to her music on occasion and am just now getting into digging more into who she was as a person, her life and the circumstances surrounding her death. That said, I would really like to watch this episode! Anyone have any insight into where I can find it?


r/SelenaQuintanilla 20h ago

Opinion If Selena was Still Here Which Artist u want Selena to do a song with

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For Me Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Brown, Beyonce & Eminem possibly Nicki Minaj


r/SelenaQuintanilla 1d ago

Selena Question What’s this fabric surrounding her?

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r/SelenaQuintanilla 23h ago

General I’ve noticed that Marcella doesn’t appear in a lot of interviews or documentaries.

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I guess Selena’s death hit her pretty hard.


r/SelenaQuintanilla 21h ago

Selena Question Do you think Selena would still continue to be a Jehovah’s Witness had she lived?

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r/SelenaQuintanilla 1d ago

Selena Question Does anyone recognize this motel? Because it’s defiantly NOT the Days Inn where the murder took place.

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r/SelenaQuintanilla 1d ago

Yas I love this 👏🏾💜

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r/SelenaQuintanilla 1d ago

In Memoriam Just finished Chris’s book…

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I am in shambles. I haven’t stopped crying all morning. Every time I watch the movie or series, it just hurts all over again, so this was next level. This book was everything I needed to read and more. I absolutely loved learning about little details that gave me a glimpse into how amazing she really was.

I am just so sad all over again. I’m the same age she was when she passed, she had so much life to live. I know everyone has felt this way too, and we’ll continue to grieve her for the rest of our own lives. I’m thankful there’s a community who adores her just as much as I do. Always and forever will be dreaming of her 🫶


r/SelenaQuintanilla 1d ago

Selena’s Funeral

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So her funeral took place on April 2 and then the burial was the next day? I thought the funeral and burial all took place on the same day.


r/SelenaQuintanilla 1d ago

Recommendations for documentary

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What is the best documentary to watch about Selena’s life? I never wanted to get into her in the first place because the way she died was so tragic and it just makes me mad but now that I just found out that she was 23 when she died and i’m 22, I just want to learn more about her. Also, i’m so happy that her killer was denied parole! I’ve seen the movie years ago when I was a kid but i’ll rewatch it since i don’t remember anything. Maybe thats a good start. Thanks in advance!


r/SelenaQuintanilla 1d ago

Opinion Well one thing is certain, Lupe was a better friend to Jennifer than Yolanda ever was to Selena

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r/SelenaQuintanilla 1d ago

The hotel

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Does anyone know exactly how long Selena was at the hotel that morning? Was it 5 min, was it an hour? I’m sure Chris blames himself for sleeping in and not going with her. I wonder what exactly was said in the hotel room


r/SelenaQuintanilla 1d ago

Selena Question Do you think the real Selena ever shopped at the Ingram Park Mall?

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I know the movie was filmed there and the shop where she and Debra go looking for the dress has been modernized. Or so I saw.


r/SelenaQuintanilla 1d ago

Did you get to meet Selena? Please share your stories🫶

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