Cerina and Justin Fairfax tragedy underscores new Va. laws that could help prevent similar violence

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: April 28, 2026

Words: 1,348

Last Updated: 2 months, 1 week ago

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Editor’s note: This story references domestic violence and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with this issue, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text “START” to 88788. There is also the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline which can be called or texted at 988. You can also visit the website.

Two years before Dr. Cerina Fairfax was shot and killed by her husband, former Virginia Lt. …

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