Details on murder-suicide involving Justin Fairfax, wife
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Details are emerging about a murder-suicide involving Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife.
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Details are emerging about a murder-suicide situation involving Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife. CBS News' Nicole Sganga is reporting on the incident. This development concerns a prominent political figure and his family. The reports indicate a tragic end to the lives of Justin Fairfax and his wife.
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Justin Fairfax, wife were going through contentious divorce before murder-suicide, police say
Justin Fairfax was once a rising Democratic star before scandal sank his career - AP News
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, then himself, police say - Virginia Mercury
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Murder-Suicide of Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax and his wife were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide. Police confirmed Fairfax killed his wife before taking his own life, with details emerging about the tragic incident.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax Murder-Suicide
Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax was found dead with his wife in an apparent murder-suicide. Police reported that Fairfax shot and killed his wife before taking his own life.
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