Selena Quintaillas family is thankful to see theTejano icons murderer stay behind bars.

The panel comprising three people cited the nature of the offense as the reason for denying Saldivars early release.

Saldivar has maintained that she shot Selena by accident and that she planned to use the gun on herself.

Selena’s sister Suzette Quintanilla and Selena’s partner Chris Pérez; Selena Quintanilla in 1994

Selena’s sister Suzette Quintanilla and Selena’s partner Chris Pérez; Selena Quintanilla in 1994Isaiah Trickey/FilmMagic; Vinnie Zuffante/Getty Images

She lived with joy, gave selflessly, and continues to uplift generations with her voice and her spirit.