Patients and dental community mourn Dr. Cerina Fairfax, killed by Virginia ex-Lt. Gov. Fairfax
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Key Points:
- Dr. Cerina Fairfax, a devoted mother and respected dentist in Fairfax, Virginia, was fatally shot by her estranged husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, who then died by suicide in their Annandale home.
- The couple, who were undergoing a divorce, had been living together with their two teenage children despite a court order for Justin Fairfax to move out by the end of April.
- Cerina Fairfax was widely praised for her dedication to her patients, community involvement, and role as a loving mother and family anchor.
- Justin Fairfax, once a rising star in the Democratic Party, had faced sexual assault allegations before leaving office in 2022 following an unsuccessful gubernatorial bid.
- Friends, colleagues, and community leaders mourn Cerina Fairfax's loss, highlighting her compassion, mentorship, and the profound impact she had on those around her.
