Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, self in their home: Police

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April 16, 2026
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Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his wife before taking his own life, police reported.

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Police reported Thursday that former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his wife before taking his own life in their home. The incident involved the former state official and his wife, confirming a tragic murder-suicide. This event marks a sudden and violent end for a figure who previously held a prominent position in Virginia state government.

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