Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, then himself, police say - Virginia Mercury
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Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his wife before taking his own life, according to police.
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Police say former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his wife before taking his own life. The Virginia Mercury reported this tragic incident, which involved a prominent political figure. This event marks a devastating end for the former lieutenant governor and his wife, leaving a community in shock. Fairfax served as Virginia's Lieutenant Governor from 2018 to 2022.
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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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