Saldana on Trial for Bridegan Murder | Jacksonville News

The trial of Mario Fernandez Saldana, accused of murdering father Jared Bridegan in February 2022, is intensifying as prosecutors paint him as the paid hitman behind the brutal ambush—aiming to prove a premeditated assassination tied to a bitter family feud. Witnesses like John Biggerstaff and bystanders testify, while key defense figures like Shanna Gardner are excluded from the stand, shifting focus to whether evidence can conclusively tie Saldana to the murder weapon and conspiracy. The jury’s verdict hinges on whether they believe the state has met its burden beyond a reasonable doubt in this deeply personal tragedy. 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/8a5df3680ff4ffe6