Man convicted of killing wife’s ex in murder-for-hire of Microsoft executive
The first of three defendants charged with the alleged murder-for-hire of Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan was convicted on Wednesday. More
August 26, 2026
Murder Plots
‘You can believe this’: Defense in Microsoft executive murder trial compares prosecutor’s presentation to Oprah handing out cars
Prosecutors say Mario Fernandez Saldana plotted with his wife to murder her ex-husband, Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan. More
August 25, 2026
‘I have no idea’: Witness denies giving missing gun to defendant in murder of Microsoft executive
Prosecutors accused John Biggerstaff of giving the still-missing murder weapon to the defendant the day before Jared Bridegan was killed. More
August 24, 2026
There were 2 people at the site of Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan’s murder, witness says
Investigators testified that two people were inside a truck that left a tire in the middle of the road to lure Jared Bridegan to his death. More
August 18, 2026
Man accused of murdering 8 people in Ohio home complains ‘no one explains anything to me’
No venue has been announced for George 'Billy' Wagner III's upcoming murder trial; he's accused of killing 8 people with his wife and sons. More
August 18, 2026
Prosecution rests its case against Duane Davis in Tupac Shakur murder trial
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis has pleaded not guilty to charges he murdered rapper Tupac Shakur outside a casino in 1996. More
August 17, 2026
Jury finds defendant plotted and funded murder-for-hire of Microsoft executive
Mario Fernandez Saldana has pleaded not guilty to charges he was involved in a murder-for-hire plot targeting his wife's ex-husband. More
August 17, 2026
Man fatally stabbed his ex-girlfriend after becoming obsessed while living in the same apartment building, vowed ‘I’m going to kill her,’ cops say
A man had become obsessed with his ex before plotting to stab her to death and then carrying out the wicked act, according to authorities. More
August 15, 2026
‘Medical emergency’ delays appeal for matriarch convicted of plotting son-in-law’s murder-for-hire
Donna Adelson is appealing her conviction for plotting the murder-for-hire of her former son-in-law, FSU professor Dan Markel. More
August 13, 2026
Woman who dreamed of a ‘nice backyard’ while planning deadly home invasion will have to settle for the prison yard
Among the text messages were a confirmation from that the fake DTE badges "were delivered" and a reminder to "[t]urn your phone off." More
August 12, 2026
Jared Bridegan’s widow admitted to referring to defense counsel as ‘clowns’
Shanna Gardner's legal team won't get direct access to Kirsten Bridegan's texts and social media, but a judge will review them. More
August 11, 2026
Influencer accused of plotting boy band member’s murder wins delay over prosecutor’s objections
Social media influencer Gabriela Gonzalez is accused of plotting a murder-for-hire targeting her ex, boy band member Jack Avery. More
July 23, 2026
Woman accused in murder-for-hire plot of Microsoft executive scores big in quest to unearth whether her ex’s widow was talking to witnesses
A judge is holding a separate hearing to determine how much other data Shanna Gardner's defense team will be able to access. More
July 22, 2026
Prosecutors accuse Shanna Gardner’s defense of ‘fishing expedition’ in fight over widow’s text messages
Shanna Gardner's defense says that they need access to Kirsten Bridegan's phone to see conversations she's had with other witnesses. More
July 13, 2026
Judge calls ‘mastermind’ Tracey Grist ‘incredibly dangerous’ at sentencing
Tracey Grist did not speak at her sentencing; she was convicted of masterminding a plot that led to the killing of her son-in-law. More
June 10, 2026
Brendan Banfield gets life for killing wife and another man with au pair’s help
Brendan Banfield was sentenced after being convicted of murdering his wife and another man with the help of the family's au pair. More
June 5, 2026
Shanna Gardner’s defense wins battle to question Jared Bridegan’s widow
Shanna Gardner and her husband, Mario Fernandez Saldana, have pleaded not guilty to plotting the murder of Gardner's ex, Jared Bridegan. More
June 1, 2026
Prosecutors can use accused hit man’s previous statement in upcoming trial
Prosecutors will be able to use Henry Tenon's sworn statement against him when he stands trial for the murder of Jared Bridegan. More
May 26, 2026
‘He was not disposable’: Alicia Andrews sentenced in murder of Julio Foolio
Alicia Andrews was convicted of manslaughter after traveling with her boyfriend and others to kill rapper Julio Foolio. More
May 22, 2026
Singer Jack Avery seeks order of protection after murder-for-hire plot revealed
Gabriela Gonzalez, her ex-boyfriend, and her father are all charged with plotting the murder-for-hire of former boy band member Jack Avery. More
May 20, 2026
Singer Jack Avery target of murder-for-hire by influencer and her attorney father: Prosecutors
Francisco Gonzalez and his daughter, Gabriela Gonzalez, are facing charges for an alleged murder-for-hire plot targeting Jack Avery. More
May 19, 2026
Teen accused of killing parents and grandmother held without bond
Investigators said the victims, who were shot to death and also stabbed, may have been left in a house for days before they were found. More
May 15, 2026
Trial begins for man accused in murder-for-hire of CHP captain’s husband
Thomas O'Donnell faces a potential death sentence if he's convicted for the murder of Michael Harding in Kentucky. More
April 28, 2026
Hit man sentenced to life after killing woman for $10k payday
Gary Johnson was convicted of murder in the death of Portia Rowland, who prosecutors say was killed in a murder-for-hire scheme. More
April 25, 2026
Joseph Lawson says trial for Crystal Rogers’ death was ‘fundamentally unfair’
Joseph Lawson was sentenced to 25 years in prison after he was convicted for his role in the disappearance of Crystal Rogers. More
April 23, 2026
UT v. Tracey Grist: The Family Trap Murder Trial
Tracey Grist was charged with criminal conspiracy and murder in the death of her son-in-law, Matthew Restelli, who was shot in her home. More
April 21, 2026
‘I would never do that’: Tracey Grist denies involvement in son-in-law’s killing
Prosecutors have accused Tracey Grist of masterminding the murder of her son-in-law, Matthew Restelli, who was shot by Grist's son. More
April 20, 2026
Kathryn Restelli testifies husband’s murder started ‘as a joke’ in mom’s trial
Kathryn Restelli testified that she didn't want to go through with killing her husband, but her mother, Tracey Grist, said she didn't care. More
April 15, 2026
Killer apologizes for sister’s death: ‘I will miss her the rest of my life’
Sarah Errickson was sentenced after pleading guilty to killing her sister by injecting her with a deadly dose of fentanyl. More
April 13, 2026
Shanna Gardner and husband get trial dates for Jared Bridegan’s murder
Shanna Gardner and her husband, Mario Fernandez Saldana, will be tried separately with different juries back-to-back. More
April 9, 2026