1998

• Offense: Driving with license suspended or revoked
• Outcome: Not specified

1999

• Offense(s):
• Trespass in structure or conveyance (occupied)
• Battery
• Criminal mischief ($200–$1,000 damage)
• Plea: No contest
• Sentence: 25 days in jail

2000

• Offense: Operating a motor vehicle with suspended license as a habitual traffic offender
• Outcome: Not specified

2002

• Offense: Worthless check / obtaining property under $150
• Plea: Guilty
• Sentence: 2 days in jail

2003

• Offense #1: Domestic battery
• Plea: No contest
• Sentence: 1 day in jail, 12 months probation
• Offense #2: Operating a motor vehicle with suspended license as a habitual traffic offender

2008

• Offense(s):
• Operating a motor vehicle with license revoked
• Leaving the scene of an accident with property damage
• Outcome: Not specified

2013

• Offense #1: Domestic battery (hit girlfriend several times in the face)
• Plea: No contest
• Sentence: 60 days in jail, 12 months probation
• Note: Girlfriend filed an injunction for protection
• Offense #2: Driving under the influence

2014

• Offense: Driving under the influence
• Outcome: Not specified

2016

• Offense(s):
• Driving with license suspended or revoked
• Careless driving
• Outcome: Not specified

Aug. 13, 2022

• Offense: Leaving the scene of an accident with property damage
• Outcome: Not specified

Jared Bridegan, a 33-year-old Microsoft executive and father of four, was tragically murdered on February 16, 2022, in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.After dropping off his twin children at his ex-wife’s residence, he encountered a tire obstructing the road.When he exited his vehicle to remove it, he was ambushed and shot multiple times at close range.His 2-year-old daughter was in the backseat but was unharmed.

February 2022

• Alleged Planning: Prosecutors allege Tenon was solicited by Mario Fernandez Saldana to kill Jared Bridegan.
• Preparation: Tenon was allegedly provided with information about Jared’s routine and route, specifically his regular Wednesday night visit to drop off the twins at Shanna’s home.

February 16, 2022

• Murder: Jared Bridegan, 33, a Microsoft executive and father of four, was ambushed and murdered in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
• Circumstances: He had just dropped off his 9-year-old twins at the home of his ex-wife, Shanna Gardner, and was driving home with his 2-year-old daughter in the backseat when he encountered a tire in the road.
• Staging the Ambush: Tenon allegedly placed a tire in the road to force Jared to stop his vehicle.
• Execution: When Jared exited his car to move the tire, Tenon ambushed and shot him multiple times at close range, killing him.
• Ambush: Upon exiting his vehicle to remove the tire, he was shot multiple times and killed.
• Daughter: His toddler daughter was unharmed but left alone in the vehicle.

January 25, 2023

• Arrest: Henry Tenon, a 61-year-old former tenant of Mario Fernandez Saldana, is arrested.
• Charges: Second-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, accessory after the fact.
• Breakthrough: Authorities say Tenon’s arrest came after forensic and electronic evidence—combined with witness statements—linked him to the crime.
• Phone & Vehicle Evidence: Phone data allegedly placed Tenon near the crime scene at the time of the murder. He was also seen driving a Ford F-150 truck, later tied to the crime through witness tips and forensic analysis.

March 2023

• Plea: Tenon pleads guilty to second-degree murder as part of a cooperation agreement with the prosecution.
• Agreement: In exchange for his plea and truthful testimony against Mario Fernandez Saldana and Shanna Gardner, Tenon avoids a possible death sentence.
• Sentence: 15 years to life in prison, with potential leniency based on cooperation.

March 16, 2023

• Second Arrest: Mario Fernandez Saldana, the husband of Jared’s ex-wife Shanna Gardner, is arrested.
• Charges: First-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, solicitation to commit a capital felony, and child abuse.
• Prosecutors: Announce intent to seek the death penalty.

August 17, 2023

• Third Arrest: Shanna Gardner, Jared’s ex-wife, is arrested in Washington state after a grand jury indictment.
• Charges: First-degree murder, conspiracy, solicitation, and child abuse.
• Extradition: Gardner is extradited to Florida. Prosecutors also seek the death penalty.

March 2024

• Discovery Disputes: Defense teams for Gardner and Fernandez argue there is no direct communication tying either of them to Henry Tenon.
• Prosecution Claims: Payments were funneled to Tenon via companies connected to Fernandez and Gardner.

February 2025

• Recantation: Henry Tenon reportedly recants key parts of his confession, claiming he was pressured into implicating Fernandez and Gardner.
• Impact: Raises significant concerns about the prosecution’s case and credibility of testimony.

March 7, 2025

• Public Report: Media outlets publish contradictions between Tenon’s sworn statements and the prosecutor’s narrative.
• Legal Uncertainty: Defense motions to dismiss or limit charges increase.

October 20, 2025 (Scheduled)

• Trial Start: Jury selection scheduled to begin in the joint capital murder trial of Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez Saldana.
• Prosecutors: Continue to pursue the death penalty for both defendants.

Key Individuals Involved

• Henry Tenon: A former tenant of Mario Fernandez Saldana, Tenon was arrested in January 2023. He pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and agreed to testify against the other suspects. Tenon was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
• Mario Fernandez Saldana: The husband of Shanna Gardner, Jared’s ex-wife. Arrested in March 2023, he faces charges including first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, solicitation to commit a capital felony, and child abuse. He has pleaded not guilty.
• Shanna Gardner: Jared’s ex-wife, arrested in August 2023 and indicted on the same charges as her husband. Prosecutors allege she orchestrated the murder due to a contentious divorce and custody battle. Gardner has pleaded not guilty.

2025, Tenon claimed his previous testimony implicating Gardner and Fernandez was false. He stated he confessed under pressure and had no involvement in the murder.This development has raised concerns about the prosecution’s case.

• Recantation Letter: Tenon writes to the court and his attorneys claiming:
• His confession was made under duress.
• He was pressured by investigators to implicate Fernandez and Gardner.
• He did not know them and was not involved in a conspiracy.
• Impact: The recantation raises serious concerns about the credibility of the prosecution’s case and triggers new defense motions.
• Prosecutorial Response: Prosecutors dispute the recantation, suggesting it may be a tactical move or the result of pressure or rethinking. They continue to present circumstantial and financial evidence tying Tenon to the plot.

Evidence Disputes: Defense attorneys argue there is no direct communication linking Gardner to Tenon. Nonetheless, prosecutors presented evidence of financial transactions from a company co-owned by Gardner and Fernandez to Tenon, suggesting payment for the murder.

Key Evidence Linking Tenon to the Case

1. Digital Forensics: Cell phone records placing him near the murder scene.
2. Vehicle: Eyewitness descriptions and surveillance footage tied his truck to the area.
3. Financial Records: Payments from a company linked to Fernandez Saldana.
4. Text Messages: While no direct texts between Tenon and Gardner have been found, investigators allege Tenon communicated through Fernandez.
5. Guilty Plea and Testimony: His initial detailed confession supported prosecutors’ theory of a planned, paid hit.

Supporting Evidence (Beyond Tenon’s Testimony)

• Surveillance Footage: Places a vehicle linked to Tenon near the scene.
• Cell Tower Data: Places Tenon’s phone near Jared’s murder scene during the time of the killing.
• Payment Records: Financial transactions from businesses tied to Fernandez were traced to Tenon.
• Witness Statements: Several witnesses allegedly described Tenon discussing the plot beforehand (not yet confirmed in court).