Judge Sets Date for Microsoft Exec Murder Trial
A judge set a trial date for Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez of Oct. 20, 2025. Their final pretrial hearing will be Oct. 13, 2025. More
October 2, 2024
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Jared Bridegan
Jared Bridegan was shot and killed in front of his young daughter in February 2022 in what prosecutors said was a murder-for-hire plot. His ex-wife, her husband and another man were charged.
Microsoft Exec Murder: Shanna Gardner Accuses Detective of Perjury
Shanna Gardner and her estranged husband, Mario Fernandez Saldana, asked a judge for access to grand jury testimony. More
September 23, 2024
Shanna Gardner’s Attorney Accuses Prosecution Witness of Lying
Shanna Gardner's attorney, Jose Baez, accused the prosecution's lead detective of lying and mischaracterizing evidence during a bond hearing. More
August 16, 2024
‘This is shameful’: Shanna Gardner’s attorney accuses detective of lying
Shanna Gardner's attorney, Jose Baez, accused the prosecution of intentionally mischaracterizing things like 'funeral potatoes' in texts. More
August 16, 2024
Microsoft Exec Murder: Check Given to Hitman Reads ‘Good Luck!!’
A check given to the alleged hitman reads, 'Kickstarter Good Luck!!' Jared Bridegan was shot and killed in an alleged murder-for-hire plot. More
May 16, 2024
Detective: Shanna Gardner used code names, plotted murder for years
A detective said that Shanna Gardner spoke in code about 'funeral potatoes' and 'doing magic' years before Jared Bridegan's murder. More
May 15, 2024
Detective: Shanna Gardner Talked About Killing Jared Bridegan for Years
A detective in Jared Bridegan's murder case reviewed Shanna Gardner's text messages that talked about a 'hitman' as early as 2015. More
May 15, 2024
Judge: Prosecution stays on Bridegan murder case despite ‘poor judgment’
The judge said that while prosecutors had not committed any misconduct, some evidence would be suppressed moving forward. More
May 13, 2024
Judge: Prosecution Stays, But Some Evidence is Out in Bridegan Murder Case
A judge refused to disqualify prosecutors in Mario Fernandez Saldana and Shanna Gardner's cases, but did say some evidence will be suppressed. More
May 13, 2024
Suspects in Jared Bridegan’s murder fight to get prosecution off case
The defense argument centers around evidence in the case that they say the prosecution should never have had access to. More
April 19, 2024
Motions Hearing: Bridegan Murder Suspect Wants Prosecutors Disqualified
Attorneys for Mario Saldana argued that the prosecutor's office should be disqualified after they accessed privileged communications. More
April 18, 2024
Two Unknown Suspects Have Not Been Charged in Jared Bridegan’s Murder
Newly obtained court documents reveal that police investigated at least two other uncharged suspects in the murder of Jared Bridegan. More
February 16, 2024
Documents list two additional suspects in Jared Bridegan’s murder
Court documents indicate that police eyed two more unnamed suspects in the murder of Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan. More
February 16, 2024
Suspects in Jared Bridegan’s Murder Described Marriage As Convenience
Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez Saldana are charged with the murder of Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan. More
February 7, 2024
New Details in the Murder of Jared Bridegan
Julia Jenae hosts this episode of Closing Arguments with Vinnie Politan to cover the Microsoft Exec. Murder Trial, and other trending trials across the country.... More
February 7, 2024
Blame game: What the suspects told police about Jared Bridegan’s murder
Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez Saldana are charged in the 2022 death of Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan. More
February 7, 2024
Suspects in Jared Bridegan’s Murder Due in Court
Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez Saldana are due in court for a motions hearing as they face charges for Jared Bridegan's murder. More
February 6, 2024
Microsoft Exec Murder: Mario Saldana Motions Hearing Delayed
Mario Saldana motions hearing delayed. At issue are allegations the state was exposed to private communications and motion to replace the DA. More
December 11, 2023
Suspect in Jared Bridegan’s murder wants prosecutors disqualified
Attorneys for Mario Fernandez Saldana say prosecutors accessed privileged communication despite warnings to stay away. More
December 11, 2023
Judge Belvin Perry: Attorney Jose Baez is a ‘Master of Preparation’
Hon. Belvin Perry, who oversaw Casey Anthony's case, talks about why attorney Jose Baez is so effective. Baez is defending Shanna Gardner. More
December 5, 2023
Closing Arguments Investigates the Murder of Jared Bridegan
Husband and wife Mario Fernandez Saldana and Shanna Gardner are being tried together for the murder of Gardner's ex-husband, Jared Bridegan. More
December 1, 2023
Jose Baez Speaks After Shanna Gardner’s First Court Appearance
Attorney Jose Baez spoke after Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez Saldana's court appearance. They're charged with Jared Bridegan's murder. More
December 1, 2023
Shanna Gardner waives right to speedy trial at first court appearance with husband
Shanna Gardner waived her right to a speedy trial as both her and her husband's attorneys acknowledged receiving discovery evidence. More
December 1, 2023
Shanna Gardner Waives Speedy Trial at Hearing with Husband
Appearing for the first time in court with her husband, Mario Fernandez Saldana, Shanna Gardner waived her right to a speedy trial. More
December 1, 2023
Couple Accused of Murdering Microsoft Executive to Appear in Court
Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez Saldana will appear together for the first time on charges they killed Gardner's ex, Jared Bridegan. More
November 30, 2023
From Ex-Wife to Hitman: Connecting Shanna Gardner to Henry Tenon
Prosecutors in Jared Bridegan's murder say that Shanna Gardner's husband owned the building where Henry Tenon once lived. More
November 29, 2023
Suspect in Microsoft Executive’s Murder Wants Prosecution Disqualified
Mario Fernandez Saldana has accused the prosecution of accessing privileged communications and wants them disqualified. More
November 17, 2023
Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Shanna Gardner
Prosecutors said in joining Shanna Gardner's case with her husband, Mario Fernandez-Saldana, they will be seeking a death sentence for both. More
November 3, 2023
Shanna Gardner Pleads Not Guilty at Arraignment with Jose Baez
Shanna Gardner is one of three people charged in her ex-husband Jared Bridegan’s 2022 murder in Jacksonville Beach. More
November 3, 2023
Shanna Gardner pleads not guilty in court with attorney Jose Baez
Jose Baez, the attorney who famously represented Casey Anthony, entered a plea of not guilty for Shanna Garnder, who faces a potential death sentence. More
November 3, 2023
