Estranged couple accused in Jared Bridegan murder-for-hire plot back in court Wednesday

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Shanna Gardner and her estranged husband, Mario Fernandez, will be back inside a Duval County courtroom on Wednesday as they face charges in the murder-for-hire plot that…

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How investigators quickly keyed in on Jared Bridegan’s ex-wife, husband following ambush murder in Jax Beach

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Inside 800 pages of reports from prosecutors obtained by News4JAX on Tuesday lie new details on how the Jared Bridegan murder investigation unfolded. Bridegan, a 33-year-old father…

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Jared Bridegan’s parents ask for visitation of his children

While Bridegan’s ex-wife and accused killer has retained a high-profile attorney, his parents are asking for funds as they sue her for visitation rights. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The family of…

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Defense teams ask for time to go over new documents in Jared Bridegan murder-for-hire case

Mario Fernandez and Shanna Gardner are both facing charges in the murder-for-hire plot to kill Gardner’s ex-husband, Jared Bridegan. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The defense teams for Mario Fernandez and Shanna…

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Pretrial hearing set for admitted gunman in Jared Bridegan murder-for-hire plot

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Henry Tenon, who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the conspiracy to kill Jared Bridegan has a pretrial hearing scheduled Monday in Duval County court. Tenon, 62,…

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Jared Bridegan’s killers appear in Duval County court together

Shanna Gardner waived her right to a speedy trial while Mario Fernandez-Saldana and his attorney spent time discussing a filed motion. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — It was expected that Shanna Gardner…

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Estranged couple accused in Jared Bridegan murder-for-hire plot will appear in court together for 1st time Friday

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The estranged husband and wife accused of orchestrating the ambush murder of Jared Bridegan in 2022 will see each other for the first time in over a…

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Wiretap, phone searches among key evidence in Jared Bridegan murder investigation

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Prosecutors and defense attorneys are preparing for a legal showdown in the Jared Bridegan murder case, which new legal filings show will involve the use of wire…

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Defense for Jared Bridegan murder suspect wants prosecutors removed over texts, emails

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The lawyers for one of three people charged with the murder-for-hire plot that left a St. Johns County father of four dead want the prosecutors off the…

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Family of Jared Bridegan confident prosecutors ‘will ultimately provide justice for Jared’

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jared Bridegan’s murder has affected many — from his parents and siblings to his widow and children, and even the larger community. That was the message Friday…

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