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Justin Fairfax: Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Kills Wife, Self
- Justin Fairfax died by suicide after allegedly killing his wife Cerina Fairfax in a Virginia home, ending a contentious divorce.
- Police say the Fairfaxes had been in a “messy divorce” since July of last year, with the incident described as a tragic family event.
- Authorities referenced prior controversies, including sexual assault allegations from 2000 and 2004, which Fairfax denied.
- The incident occurred just after midnight, according to police statements cited by outlets including the New York Post.
- Virginia authorities describe the case as a high-profile, tragic event with ongoing divorce proceedings noted by police chief Kevin Davis.
- Fairfax had run for governor in 2021 but was ousted from the lieutenant governor post in 2022 after political turnovers.
- The story is being updated as authorities release new information and confirm details of the double tragedy.
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