Henry Tenon Jared Bridegan murder case
Henry Tenon, accused in the murder of Jared Bridegan, pleaded not guilty to a first-degree murder indictment in late March 2026, after withdrawing an earlier guilty plea to second-degree murder. As of April 13, 2026, Tenon's trial is scheduled to begin with jury selection in August, while co-defendants Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez Saldana will go to trial on August 10, 2026. Prosecutors have withdrawn their intent to seek the death penalty against Gardner and Saldana following Tenon's withdrawal of his guilty plea and claims of false testimony. Tenon was indicted by a grand jury for first-degree murder, child abuse, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon on February 19, 2026, and his legal team filed a motion to exclude his prior plea statements from his upcoming trial. A judge ruled on April 9, 2026, that Gardner and Fernandez will have separate trials, with Fernandez's trial also set for August.
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April 2026 — 2 developments
Henry Tenon's trial is scheduled to begin with jury selection in August, while co-defendants Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez Saldana will go to trial on August 10, 2026.
Henry Tenon's trial is scheduled to begin with jury selection in August, while co-defendants Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez Saldana will go to trial on August 10, 2026. Prosecutors have withdrawn their intent to seek the death penalty against Gardner and Saldana following Tenon's withdrawal of his guilty plea and claims of false testimony.
A judge ruled that Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez will have separate trials in the Jared Bridegan murder case, with Mario Fernandez's trial set to begin in August.
A judge ruled that Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez will have separate trials in the Jared Bridegan murder case, with Mario Fernandez's trial set to begin in August. Henry Tenon's case will proceed separately, with no trial date yet set for him.
March 2026 — 3 developments
Henry Tenon pleaded not guilty to a first-degree murder indictment in the Jared Bridegan case during a pre-trial hearing in late March 2026.
Henry Tenon pleaded not guilty to a first-degree murder indictment in the Jared Bridegan case during a pre-trial hearing in late March 2026. Prosecutors have stated they will not seek the death penalty against Tenon. This development follows his earlier withdrawal of a guilty plea to second-degree murder.
Henry Tenon, accused in the Jared Bridegan murder, has filed a motion to exclude his prior plea statements from his upcoming trial.
Henry Tenon, accused in the Jared Bridegan murder, has filed a motion to exclude his prior plea statements from his upcoming trial. His legal team argues these statements are inadmissible under Florida law. Tenon previously withdrew his guilty plea and faces first-degree murder charges.
New evidence released in the Shanna Gardner case includes text messages allegedly showing Gardner discussing the murder of Jared Bridegan with friends.
New evidence released in the Shanna Gardner case includes text messages allegedly showing Gardner discussing the murder of Jared Bridegan with friends. Henry Tenon, who previously pleaded guilty and agreed to testify against Gardner and Mario Fernandez Saldana, has withdrawn his plea and will proceed to trial. Gardner and Saldana are charged with hiring Tenon to commit the murder.
February 2026 — 4 developments
Henry Tenon has been indicted by a grand jury for first-degree murder, child abuse, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to Duval County court records.
Henry Tenon has been indicted by a grand jury for first-degree murder, child abuse, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, according to Duval County court records. This indictment comes days after Tenon's motion to withdraw his guilty plea was approved, allowing him to proceed to trial. Tenon is accused of shooting and killing Jared Bridegan on February 16, 2022.
Henry Tenon changed his plea to not guilty in the murder of Jared Bridegan and had his guilty plea to second-degree murder withdrawn by Judge London Kite.
Henry Tenon changed his plea to not guilty in the murder of Jared Bridegan and had his guilty plea to second-degree murder withdrawn by Judge London Kite. Tenon stated, "I want a trial," and his case will now proceed separately from co-defendants Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez Saldana. His plea deal, which involved testifying against them in exchange for a reduced sentence, is now off the table.
Henry Tenon, who had previously pleaded guilty to his role in the murder of Jared Bridegan and agree…
Henry Tenon, who had previously pleaded guilty to his role in the murder of Jared Bridegan and agreed to testify against co-defendants, has had his motion to withdraw his guilty plea approved. This means Tenon will now proceed to trial, impacting the cases against Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez.
Henry Tenon filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea, potentially leading to him going to trial with Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez-Saldana.
Henry Tenon filed a motion to withdraw his guilty plea, potentially leading to him going to trial with Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez-Saldana.
February 2025 — 1 developments
New court documents revealed Tenon's claim of "false testimony," prompting requests from Mario Ferna…
New court documents revealed Tenon's claim of "false testimony," prompting requests from Mario Fernandez's attorneys for information regarding the context of these statements and why Tenon had not returned to court.
January 2025 — 1 developments
During a court hearing, Henry Tenon stated that his prior testimony was "false testimony.
During a court hearing, Henry Tenon stated that his prior testimony was "false testimony."
January 2023 — 1 developments
Henry Tenon pleaded guilty to second-degree murder as part of a deal with prosecutors, agreeing to a…
Henry Tenon pleaded guilty to second-degree murder as part of a deal with prosecutors, agreeing to a 15-year prison sentence in exchange for his testimony against Shanna Gardner and Mario Fernandez-Saldana.
March 2022 — 1 developments
Mario Fernandez Saldana, the husband of Bridegan's ex-wife Shanna Gardner, was arrested and indicted on charges related to Bridegan's murder.
Mario Fernandez Saldana, the husband of Bridegan's ex-wife Shanna Gardner, was arrested and indicted on charges related to Bridegan's murder. Henry Tenon had pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and agreed to testify against Fernandez Saldana and Gardner.
February 2022 — 3 developments
Tenon is also accused of "accessory after the fact" from the day of the murder through August 19, 2022.
Tenon is also accused of "accessory after the fact" from the day of the murder through August 19, 2022.
Tenon's next court appearance in the Bridegan murder case was scheduled for this date.
Tenon's next court appearance in the Bridegan murder case was scheduled for this date.
Jared Bridegan was shot and killed in what is described as a murder-for-hire plot.
Jared Bridegan was shot and killed in what is described as a murder-for-hire plot.
January 2022 — 2 developments
Henry Tenon was arrested by Jacksonville Beach Police on charges related to the criminal conspiracy.
Henry Tenon was arrested by Jacksonville Beach Police on charges related to the criminal conspiracy.
Prosecutors believe the conspiracy to murder Jared Bridegan began on this date.
Prosecutors believe the conspiracy to murder Jared Bridegan began on this date.