Former lieutenant governor of Virginia kills wife and himself, police say
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A former lieutenant governor of Virginia killed his wife and himself, according to police.
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A former lieutenant governor of Virginia killed his wife and himself, according to police. US officials believe the shooting was related to the Democratic politician's ongoing divorce with his wife, Cerina Fairfax, a dentist. This incident marks a tragic end for a prominent figure in Virginia politics and his spouse.
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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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