Selena Quintanilla’s father SLAMS new docuseries featuring his daughter’s killer Yolanda Saldívar – claiming that ‘everything she says is lies’ – after she vowed to ‘set the story straight’ about the murder in chilling prison interview

Selena Quintanilla’s father has strongly criticized a new docuseries in which his daughter’s killer, Yolanda Saldívar, speaks out in detail about the gruesome murder – in an attempt to ‘set the record straight’.

Yolanda, 63 – who fatally shot the 23-year-old singer in March 1995 at a hotel in Corpus Christi, Texas, but long insisted it was an accident – ​​has shared new insights into the horrific incident and what led up to it. it during an explosive sit-down interview from prison as part of Oxygen’s upcoming two-part docuseries called Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them.

News of the documentary’s release has angered the acclaimed musician’s father, Abraham Quintanilla, who slammed the show for giving Selena’s killer a platform, while insisting what she says in it is “nothing but lies.”

Speak with TMZmade it clear to Abraham that “he and the rest of Selena’s family are in no way involved or supportive of the project.”

Yolanda Saldívar fatally shot the 23-year-old singer in March 1995 in a hotel in Corpus Christi, Texas, but has long maintained that it was an accident. She and Selena are seen in 1994

She shared new insight into the incident during an explosive interview from prison as part of Oxygen’s upcoming docuseries Selena & Yolanda: The Secrets Between Them

But now the acclaimed musician’s father, Abraham Quintanilla (seen in 2012), has slammed the new documentary for giving her killer a platform, and has insisted what she says in it is ‘nothing but lies’.

He told the publication that he wants “absolutely nothing to do with Yolanda” because “everything she says is nothing but lies.”

He added: ‘No one will believe what she has to say anyway. Everyone knows there is no truth in anything that comes out of her mouth.”

Selena—who had become one of the most celebrated Mexican artists of the 20th century before she was shot and killed in 1995, at just 23 years old—and Yolanda’s story is one that has haunted the nation for nearly three decades. has a grip.

By the time their paths first crossed, Selena was at the height of her career. She has already released a string of big hits and has just launched her own chain of boutiques to market the flamboyant costumes that had become her trademark when her life tragically ended. an end.

Selena hired Yolanda — an adoring fan who works as a nurse in San Antonio — who quickly cemented herself into the singer’s inner circle, prosecutors said at the time.

She became a trusted family friend, had a key to the house Selena shared with her husband, Chris Perez, and pushed for the creation of the hitmaker’s fan club – for which she was president.

Yolanda was also promoted to manager of two of the star’s outlets – one in Corpus Christi and the other in San Antonio – which meant she had control over Selena’s business checking accounts.

While some of Selena’s associates began to become suspicious of Yolanda and her intentions, it is said that the singer remained loyal to her and even defended her in the face of criticism.

Selena (seen in 1994) had become one of the most celebrated Mexican artists of the 20th century before she was shot and killed by Yolanda in 1995, aged just 23

The incident took place at a Days Inn hotel after Selena allegedly caught Yolanda embezzling $30,000 while running her fan club. Images from the crime scene can be seen above

Abraham told TMZ about the new doctor: “No one is going to believe what (Yolanda) has to say anyway. Everyone knows there is no truth in anything that comes out of her mouth.”

Selena’s personal fashion designer Martin Gomez said this earlier The Washington Post: ‘(Yolanda) was very vindictive. She was very possessive of Selena.”

‘She would get very angry if you bothered her. She played so many mind games and said people had said things they hadn’t said.’

But their relationship soured after Yolanda was allegedly caught embezzling $30,000, which only came to light after fans complained that they had paid membership fees for the fan club and in return did not receive the promised merchandise.

In the days before her death, Selena reportedly confronted Yolanda and dismissed her over the phone.

Yolanda then begged Selena to discuss the incident in person, insisting that she had bank statements to show her that could prove her innocence.

They agreed to meet at a Days Inn hotel, but once inside the room, Yolanda fatally shot Selena with a .38 caliber revolver.

Selena (seen) hired Yolanda – an adoring fan who worked as a nurse in San Antonio – who quickly cemented herself in the singer’s inner circle.

Yolanda was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole, but she has insisted she accidentally shot Selena (seen)

The bullet shattered an artery in her collarbone before leaving her chest. The singer reportedly managed to reach the lobby to tell hotel staff what happened before she collapsed.

Tragically, she was rushed to Corpus Christi Memorial Hospital where she was pronounced dead.

Yolanda was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole.

She has since maintained that she accidentally shot Selena. She has long maintained her innocence and has filed several appeals to no avail.

And now, nearly thirty years after the tragedy, Selena’s killer is preparing for parole in 2025 — and will expose her side of the story in the smash new Oxygen docuseries.

In a trailer for the docuseries, which premieres on February 17, Yolanda said: “After so many years, I think it’s time to set the record straight.

‘My family collected the evidence and it showed different versions of what was going on.

‘I was scared, I was scared. I knew her secrets and I think people deserve to know the truth.”