Justin Fairfax and His Wife Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide
thecut.com • • nation
Key Points:
- Justin Fairfax, former Virginia lieutenant governor, fatally shot his wife Cerina before killing himself in their Annandale home, in an apparent murder-suicide linked to a contentious divorce.
- The incident occurred shortly after midnight Thursday; their two teenage children were home at the time, with their son calling 911.
- Police revealed the couple was separated but still living together, and had a history of domestic disputes, including a prior false assault claim by Justin.
- Authorities are focusing on the well-being of the children, who are now in the care of grandparents and family members.
- Recent divorce court paperwork served to Justin may have been a factor in triggering the tragic event, according to police statements.
