BREAKING: Jared Bridegan’s Ex-Wife FINALLY Charged With Murder, Could Face Death
Eighteen months after the cold-blooded murder of Microsoft executive, Jared Bridegan, a shocking development emerged. The authorities, in a dramatic turn of events, arrested his ex-wife, Shanna Gardner-Fernandez, along with her new husband, Mario Saldana-Fernandez, on charges related to his brutal killing.
On a quiet evening in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, in February 2022, Jared had just dropped off his twins from his previous marriage at Shanna’s residence. On his way home with his youngest daughter, two-year-old Bexley, he was in the back seat when he came upon a tire deliberately placed in his path. This seemingly random obstruction soon proved to be a deadly trap. As he got out to move the tire, Jared was mercilessly gunned down, execution-style. The picturesque street, lined with trees and devoid of houses or surveillance, bore silent witness to the tragedy. Little Bexley, strapped in her car seat, was the only human observer to the chilling crime.
The announcement of Shanna’s arrest, supported by her indictment by a grand jury for first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder, sent shockwaves throughout the community. Not only was Shanna charged, but her new husband, Mario, too found himself facing the possibility of the death penalty. The case, which had baffled detectives for months, broke open when hitman Henry Tenon, previously apprehended for unrelated offenses, confessed to executing the murder plot. Tenon’s testimony revealed a web of deceit: he claimed he was hired by Mario Saldana-Fernandez. Interestingly, the connection between Tenon and Mario stemmed from a prior landlord-tenant relationship.
Jared, 33 at the time of his death, was thriving in his career as a lead UX designer at Microsoft, earning a commendable $200,000 annually. He and his wife, Kirsten, lived a seemingly idyllic life in their $780,000 St. Augustine home, along with their two children. Regular visits to Jacksonville Beach, where his twins with Shanna lived, were part of Jared’s commitment to being a present father, a commitment tragically cut short.
Observers and close friends struggled to reconcile their image of Shanna as the mother of Jared’s children with that of someone potentially involved in such a heinous act. Anecdotal accounts painted a picture of Shanna’s dramatic transformation in recent years. Once described as a “goody two shoes,” she stunned acquaintances with a 2015 visit to a tattoo parlor for a genital piercing. “She went from this goody two shoes girl to this wild lady. It’s a total change,” remarked a parlor employee.
While their love story initially bloomed with promises of wealth and a bright future, Jared and Shanna’s relationship became fraught with tension, culminating in their 2015 separation. The ensuing years were marked by a contentious custody battle over their twins. Jared went on to find love again, marrying Kirsten in 2017, while Shanna wed Mario the following year.
The depth of animosity and the extreme lengths to which individuals can go have left the community grappling for answers. As legal proceedings intensify, those close to Jared, especially his widow Kirsten, ardently hope for justice, ensuring that his untimely death is neither forgotten nor in vain.
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On a quiet evening in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, in February 2022, Jared had just dropped off his twins from his previous marriage at Shanna’s residence. On his way home with his youngest daughter, two-year-old Bexley, he was in the back seat when he came upon a tire deliberately placed in his path. This seemingly random obstruction soon proved to be a deadly trap. As he got out to move the tire, Jared was mercilessly gunned down, execution-style. The picturesque street, lined with trees and devoid of houses or surveillance, bore silent witness to the tragedy. Little Bexley, strapped in her car seat, was the only human observer to the chilling crime.
The announcement of Shanna’s arrest, supported by her indictment by a grand jury for first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder, sent shockwaves throughout the community. Not only was Shanna charged, but her new husband, Mario, too found himself facing the possibility of the death penalty. The case, which had baffled detectives for months, broke open when hitman Henry Tenon, previously apprehended for unrelated offenses, confessed to executing the murder plot. Tenon’s testimony revealed a web of deceit: he claimed he was hired by Mario Saldana-Fernandez. Interestingly, the connection between Tenon and Mario stemmed from a prior landlord-tenant relationship.
Jared, 33 at the time of his death, was thriving in his career as a lead UX designer at Microsoft, earning a commendable $200,000 annually. He and his wife, Kirsten, lived a seemingly idyllic life in their $780,000 St. Augustine home, along with their two children. Regular visits to Jacksonville Beach, where his twins with Shanna lived, were part of Jared’s commitment to being a present father, a commitment tragically cut short.
Observers and close friends struggled to reconcile their image of Shanna as the mother of Jared’s children with that of someone potentially involved in such a heinous act. Anecdotal accounts painted a picture of Shanna’s dramatic transformation in recent years. Once described as a “goody two shoes,” she stunned acquaintances with a 2015 visit to a tattoo parlor for a genital piercing. “She went from this goody two shoes girl to this wild lady. It’s a total change,” remarked a parlor employee.
While their love story initially bloomed with promises of wealth and a bright future, Jared and Shanna’s relationship became fraught with tension, culminating in their 2015 separation. The ensuing years were marked by a contentious custody battle over their twins. Jared went on to find love again, marrying Kirsten in 2017, while Shanna wed Mario the following year.
The depth of animosity and the extreme lengths to which individuals can go have left the community grappling for answers. As legal proceedings intensify, those close to Jared, especially his widow Kirsten, ardently hope for justice, ensuring that his untimely death is neither forgotten nor in vain.
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