First Mugshot Released of Shanna Gardner-Fernandez, Ex-Wife Accused in Microsoft Exec Jared Bridegan's Murder Plot

Gardner-Fernandez, arrested in Washington, now faces charges in Florida for the alleged murder-for-hire plot, handled in execution-style, of Jared Bridegan; authorities also noted an ongoing toxic battle over custody and finances between the two prior to the murder.

• Shanna Gardner-Fernandez, the ex-wife of Microsoft exec Jared Bridegan, was arrested for her alleged role in a murder-for-hire plot against Bridegan, who was shot execution-style in front of his 2-year-old daughter in Jacksonville. Her mugshot was recently released, showing her smirking at the camera.
• Gardner-Fernandez, along with her second husband Mario Fernandez Saldana and former tenant Henry Tenon, are facing charges for allegedly planning Bridegan's killing. She has been charged with first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, solicitation to commit a capital felony, and child abuse.
• Gardner-Fernandez and her second husband have pleaded not guilty to the charges, while Tenon pleaded guilty and agreed to testify against his co-defendants, potentially avoiding a life sentence.
• Authorities accused Gardner-Fernandez of having Bridegan ambushed by Tenon while he stopped to move a tire out of the roadway. The couple was allegedly in a bitter custody battle at the time of Bridegan's murder.
• Gardner-Fernandez is currently being held in Florida after being extradited from Washington. The state is seeking the death penalty for her role in the alleged plot.

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