Slain Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan’s family come face-to-face ex-wife Shanna Gardner

Seething relatives of slain Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan came face to face with his accused killer Shanna Gardner for the first time Friday in a Jacksonville courtroom.

Bridegan’s heavily tattooed ex-wife entered a plea of not guilty alongside her newly retained attorney, Jose Baez, as members of the victims’ family watched from the gallery.

Baez — who shot to renown for representing Casey Anthony and Aaron Hernandez in some of America’s most controversial court cases — spoke on behalf of his client.

“We would enter a plea of not guilty,” he told Judge London Kite.

Hailing from a wealthy Mormon family, Gardner smiled at Baez as she entered court and briefly conferred with him as the hearing ended.

The arraignment marked the first time Bridegan’s relatives were in the same room as his alleged killer since her arrest.

Bridegan’s sister ripped Gardner and her two alleged accomplices after the proceeding.

“I think those responsible thought no one would care about Jared,” she said. “But his family cared. And all of his children care. Our community cared. And so did many people from all over the country.”

Bridegan’s father, Gaylord Bridegan, also spoke outside of court.

“Almost two years ago, my wife and I lost our youngest son to murder,” he said. “Our children lost their dear brother. His wife Kirsten lost the love of her life. Jared’s children lost their father. His death has impacted many.”

Bridegan married Kirsten after his split from Gardner and they had two children together.

His widow — who has long been vocal in accusing Jared’s ex-wife of being involved in his death — was also in court Friday.

Gardner, who appeared in handcuffs and an orange jumpsuit, could face execution if convicted at trial.

“The state of Florida intends to seek the death penalty for the first degree murder charged in the indictment,” prosecutor Christina Stifler said in court.

Bridegan had just dropped off the twins he shared with Gardner at her Jacksonville Beach home when he encountered a tire placed in the middle of the road.

With his 2-year-old daughter Bexley in the backseat, he was pumped full of bullets as he stepped out of the vehicle.

Bexley remained in the SUV near her dad’s body until a passerby drove past the scene and called police.

Locked in a custody dispute with Bridegan at the time, Garner immediately fell under suspicion.

Those theories intensified after a tattoo parlor owner came forward and said Gardner asked him if he knew any potential assassins.

Gardner copped to the comment but said it was a joke.

She denied any involvement in the case and eventually left Florida to move into a $1 million home in West Richland, Washington purchased by her parents.

But the vise began to tighten on Gardner with the arrest of admitted triggerman Henry Tenon, a former tenant in a Jacksonville property owned by her new husband Mario Fernandez.

Investigators said that Fernandez allegedly paid Tenon to kill Bridegan, and that he agreed to cooperate with authorities after his arrest.

Fernandez was then charged with first-degree murder in March for his role in the crime.

Gardner was arrested in August.