Florida Murder-for-Hire Trial Update | Jacksonville News

A Florida murder-for-hire case just took a major turn as Mario Fernandez Saldana was found guilty of first-degree murder and soliciting a capital felony in the 2022 killing of Microsoft exec Jared Bridegan. The estranged husband of Bridegan’s ex-wife, Shanna Gardner, is accused of orchestrating the ambush — which occurred when a tire was placed in the road and Bridegan was shot while trying to move it. With sentencing set for October, Gardner’s trial looms next, and the alleged gunman’s case follows in March — all unfolding amid tangled relationships and chilling premeditation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b86250cd1aedaccc