Cerina Fairfax passed away in April 2026; reporting indicates she was born in 1977, making her about 48–49 at the time of her death. She was a dentist and was married to former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax, with their deaths reported as a murder–suicide related to ongoing divorce proceedings. Note that ages and details come from recent media coverage and memorials, and estimates may vary slightly across outlets. [sources include Newsweek reporting on the incident and obituary/regional coverage from USA Today and local outlets]
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Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax fatally shot his wife, Dr. Cerina W. Fairfax, before killing himself. The incident took place on early Thursday morning, April 16, at their Annandale home. The Fairfax County Police reported...
www.geo.tvDr. Cerina W. Fairfax, a mother to two children and a dentist serving Fairfax County, is dead after she was shot by her husband, former Virignia Lt. Gov. Justin
wset.comCerina Fairfax on TMZ, your go-to source for celebrity news, photos, & videos. Latest Story: Justin Fairfax and Wife's Causes of Death Revealed After Murder-Suicide
www.tmz.comThe family, friends and attorney of Dr. Cerina Fairfax are speaking out following her death in an apparent murder-suicide involving her husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax.
www.fox5dc.comDr. Cerina Fairfax, a respected dentist and mother, is mourned by her community after being killed by her estranged husband, Justin Fairfax, amid divorce proceedings., Agency News, Times Now
www.timesnownews.comDr. Cerina Fairfax (1977–2026) was a highly respected family dentist, community leader, and the former Second Lady of Virginia. A graduate of the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry, she was widely recognized for her professional excellence, including being named the "Outstanding Graduate of the Last Decade" by her alma mater in 2015. Cerina Fairfax Wikipedia
pencurator.com.ngCerina Wanzer Fairfax and former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax died in an apparent murder-suicide on Thursday.
www.newsweek.comLost to gun violence on April 16, 2026 in Annandale, Virginia. Click to light a candle, post a photo, or tell the world about Cerina.
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