Selena Quintanilla's Family 'Grateful' After Her Killer Yolanda Saldívar Denied Parole:

The family of Selena Quintanilla-Perez is expressing gratitude after her killer, Yolanda Saldívar, was denied parole on Thursday, March 27.

"Today, we are grateful that the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles has chosen to deny parole for Yolanda Saldívar," Selena's loved ones wrote in an Instagram statement shared on her official account Thursday, just hours after the parole board's decision.

They continued, "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 family described her "legacy" as "one of love, music, and inspiration," adding that the "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" singer "lived with joy, gave selflessly, and continues to uplift generations with her voice and her spirit."