Former Virginia lieutenant governor kills wife, himself in murder-suicide: Police
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Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his wife, Cerina Fairfax, and then himself in a murder-suicide.
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Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his wife, Cerina Fairfax, and then himself in a murder-suicide at their home in Fairfax County, police confirmed Thursday morning. Fairfax Police Chief Kevin Davis reported that Justin Fairfax fatally shot his wife in their Annandale, Va., residence before taking his own life. This incident involved a prominent former state official who previously held the second-highest office in Virginia. The tragedy occurred at their home, as detailed by law enforcement.
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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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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.
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.
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