Tragic Domestic Incident: Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Kills Wife, Then Himself
A shocking domestic tragedy struck Fairfax County when former lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax shot his wife Cerina before turning the gun on himself. The couple’s teenage children were inside the home when police arrived after a midnight 911 call from their son. Investigators say the same firearm was used in both deaths. Authorities are probing the role of an ongoing and bitter divorce in the deadly confrontation. Once a high-profile public figure, Fairfax served from 2018 to 2022 and later returned to private legal practice. His wife was a practicing dentist and community leader. Their story underscores how unseen pressures and mental health struggles can erupt with devastating consequences.
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