Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Fairfax Kills Wife and Self in Divorce Dispute, Leaving Children Traumatized
The former Virginia Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax and his wife, Dr. Cerina W. Fairfax, are deceased following a murder-suicide in Annandale. Preliminary findings indicate Justin Fairfax shot his wife in the basement of their home before taking his own life in the primary bedroom, using the same firearm which remains unrecovered. The couple, who were in the process of a divorce and had previously reported domestic disputes, had two children present in the home who called 911. Police are investigating recent divorce proceedings paperwork as a potential catalyst for the incident.
John Q. Hosedrinker