Beloved Virginia dentist fatally killed by husband

Cerina Fairfax, a devoted mother and owner of a thriving family dentistry practice in Fairfax, Virginia, was killed in her home by her husband, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax. The CNN piece outlines her career—from Duke University to Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Dentistry—and her community-focused life, as well as details from their ongoing divorce, including her role as primary caregiver and the couple’s 2024 separation. The family has asked for privacy as they navigate the tragedy.