In 1995, superstar Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez, known to her legion of fans simply as Selena, was shot and killed at a motel in Texas by the former president of her own fan club.

On Thursday, the Texas parole board denied parole for the singer's killer, Yolanda Saldivar, who has already served 30 years of a life sentence behind bars, NPR reported.

The rejection means Saldivar will remain in prison and is not eligible to be reviewed again for possible parole until 2030.

Parole request denied

A Thursday press release from the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles noted that Saldivar was convicted in 1995 of murder with a deadly weapon, was sentenced to life in prison, and was not eligible for parole review for 30 years, with that date being set as March 30, 2025.

About six months ago, the parole review process was launched for Saldivar, but the release stated, "After a thorough consideration of all available information, which included any confidential interviews conducted, it was the parole panel's determination to deny parole to Yolanda Saldivar and set her next parole review for March 2030."

"The reason provided by the panel for denial was the Nature of the Offense: The record indicates that the instant offense has elements of brutality, violence, assaultive behavior or conscious selection of victim’s vulnerability indicating a conscious disregard for the lives, safety, or property of others, such that the offender poses a continuing threat to public safety," the announcement added.

The murder of Selena

People magazine reported that the Grammy Award-winning Selena was already a huge star when she met Saldivar at one of her concerts in 1991, and shortly thereafter, Saldivar obtained the blessing of the singer and her family to found and serve as acting president of Selena's official fan club.

In that role, Saldivar was responsible for managing club membership and fundraising, but she was fired in early March 1995 amid accusations that she'd been embezzling the club's funds for herself. A couple of weeks after Saldivar was fired, a meeting was arranged at a Days Inn in Corpus Christi between her and Selena to hand over certain financial records.

An argument ensued, and Saldivar produced a recently purchased .38 caliber pistol that she then used to shoot Selena in the back as the singer fled from the motel room and escaped to the motel lobby, where staff quickly called 911. Unfortunately, despite the valiant efforts of first responders and doctors, Selena lost too much blood and was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Before she died, however, Selena managed to inform motel staff of who her killer was, and Saldivar was taken into custody by the police later that day following an hours-long standoff in the parking lot. During the trial later that year, Saldivar pleaded not guilty and claimed that the shooting was accidental, as she'd supposedly intended to shoot herself.

Family and widowed husband react to parole denial

Following the news that Saldivar's parole request had been denied, a joint statement was released by the Quintanilla family and Selena's widowed husband, Chris Perez.

"Today, we are grateful that the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles has chosen to deny parole for Yolanda Saldívar," the statement said. "While nothing can bring Selena back, this decision reaffirms that justice continues to stand for the beautiful life that was taken from us and from millions of fans around the world far too soon."

"Selena’s legacy is one of love, music, and inspiration. She lived with joy, gave selflessly, and continues to uplift generations with her voice and her spirit," they continued. "As her family and loved ones, we remain committed to preserving her memory and ensuring that her story is honored with the dignity and respect it deserves."

"We thank Selena’s fans for their unwavering support throughout the years. Your love has been a source of strength and healing," the statement added. "We will continue to celebrate Selena’s life -- not the tragedy that took her from us -- and we ask that all who cherish her do the same."