Patients and dental community mourn Dr. Cerina Fairfax, killed by Virginia ex-Lt. Gov. Fairfax

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by Brian Witte, Associated Press
April 17, 2026
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Patients and the dental community mourn Dr. Cerina Fairfax, killed by her estranged husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax.

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Patients and the dental community are mourning Dr. Cerina Fairfax, who police say was killed by her estranged husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax. Dr. Fairfax was remembered by patients and colleagues as a devoted mother, a caring dentist, and the rock of her family. The incident marks a tragic end for a prominent figure in the dental field and involves a former high-ranking state official. This event has deeply affected those who knew Dr. Fairfax and casts a shadow over the former lieutenant governor.

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