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The decision by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles to deny parole was influenced by the violent nature of the crime committed by Salivar in 1995. The board pointed to elements of “brutality, violence, assaultive behavior, or conscious selection of victim's vulnerability” in their reasoning. Such language highlights the board's perception of Salivar as a continuing threat to public safety, thus justifying their denial of her parole.
Selena’s family views this decision as a step towards protecting her legacy and honoring the memory of a life that ended far too soon. The acknowledgment of the crime's nature reiterates the community's collective commitment to ensuring that such an injustice does not go unpunished.