Justin Fairfax's Friend Breaks Down How Sex Allegations 'Changed' Him
Summary
Justin Fairfax, former Virginia lieutenant governor, died after killing his wife and then himself in a murder-suicide at their home. Fairfax had faced sexual assault allegations in 2019 that affected his political career and struggled with depression and personal issues before the tragedy.Key Facts
- Justin Fairfax served as Virginia's lieutenant governor from 2018 to 2022.
- Two women accused Fairfax of sexual assault in 2019, which he denied.
- The allegations damaged his political career and his 2021 run for Virginia governor.
- Fairfax killed his wife Cerina and then himself in their home with their two teenage children present.
- Fairfax had ongoing mental health struggles and was known to use heavy alcohol daily near the end of his term.
- Recent divorce and loss of custody of his children were factors leading up to the incident.
- A friend said Fairfax was deeply depressed and wanted help to prove his innocence shortly before his death.
- Fairfax’s high school issued a statement expressing sympathy but did not mention the allegations or murder-suicide.
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