Bonus Episode: Shanna Gardner - How a Bitter Divorce Led to a Murder for Hire

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In this special episode of Courtroom Confidential: Case Notes, host Joshua Ritter dives into the details surrounding the murder of Jared Bridegan, a Microsoft executive from St. Augustine, Florida, who was ambushed and killed in front of his two-year-old daughter.This episode traces the unfolding investigation that led to the uncovering of a complex plot allegedly orchestrated by Bridegan’s ex-wife, Shanna Gardner, and her new husband, Mario Fernandez Saldana. Both are set to face trial in October 2025 and could receive the death penalty if convicted.Please leave us a rating and review, and send this episode to a friend!Courtroom Confidential Membership is now open! To learn about the amazing perks like members-only livestreams, exclusive BTS content and more, click here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQVmA_wratr69AQdmWtRLAw/joinFollow me on social media:YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@CRConfidentialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuaritteresq/X: https://x.com/JoshuaRitterESQTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joshuaritteresqhttps://buymeacoffee.com/courtroomconfidential DISCLAIMER: The information in this podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. This content does not constitute legal advice. No attorney-client relationship is established by listening to this podcast.Support the show

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