Saldana Trial Deepens with New Developments | Jacksonville News

The Mario Fernandez Saldana trial has officially begun, centered on the brutal February 2022 murder of Jared Bridegan—a father ambushed while changing a tire with his kids in the car. Witnesses Juan Biggerstaff and Fred Barton have already testified as prosecutors build a case linking Saldana directly to the crime scene, hinting at a premeditated hit. A major twist: key figures Henry Tenon and Shanna Gardner won’t testify, shifting courtroom dynamics. And crucially, Saldana himself won’t take the stand—leaving the jury to judge solely by evidence and arguments. 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/07415ca268345fdb