Court documents filed by Cerina Fairfax, the estranged wife of former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax, reveal significant financial disputes leading up to their tragic murder-suicide on April 16, 2025. Cerina alleged that Justin had not contributed to household expenses, including the mortgage and their children's private school tuition, despite an agreement to do so. The couple, married in June 2006, separated in June 2024, yet continued to live together in their home in Annandale, Virginia. Cerina sought primary custody of their two children and reported that Justin's lack of financial support left her as the sole provider. The incident unfolded when their teenage son called 911, initially describing the situation as a stabbing. Upon arrival, police found Justin dead in the basement and Cerina in a bedroom. Investigators noted that the couple's divorce proceedings may have contributed to the tragic outcome.