Florida jury deliberates in the alleged murder-for-hire killing of a Microsoft manager
Summary
A Florida jury is deciding the case of Mario Fernandez Saldana, who is accused of organizing a murder-for-hire that killed Jared Bridegan, a Microsoft manager. Prosecutors say the killing was connected to a custody dispute with Bridegan’s ex-wife, who is married to Saldana.Key Facts
- Jared Bridegan was shot and killed in Florida in 2022 while removing a tire from a road near his daughter.
- Prosecutors say the murder was planned by Bridegan’s ex-wife and her husband, Mario Fernandez Saldana.
- Saldana faces charges of first-degree murder and arranging a murder-for-hire.
- Bridegan’s ex-wife, Shanna Gardner, is married to Saldana and will go on trial soon.
- The alleged shooter, Henry Tenon, was a former tenant of Saldana and had no personal connection to Bridegan.
- After the killing, checks totaling $10,000 were paid to Tenon labeled as handyman work and a business idea.
- DNA from Tenon was found on the tire placed in the road to cause the attack.
- Tenon had initially agreed to testify against Saldana but later withdrew and will face trial next year.
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