Dr. Cerina Fairfax was a respected Virginia dentist, mother of two, and the estranged wife of former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax. In April 2026, police say Justin Fairfax fatally shot Cerina Fairfax inside their Annandale, Virginia home before turning the gun on himself.In this episode of Women Who Stay, we look at the tragic death of Dr. Cerina Fairfax, the reported divorce and custody conflict, the court-ordered move-out deadline, and the warning signs that appeared in the weeks before the murder-suicide. Reports say the couple had separated, Cerina had filed for divorce, and Justin Fairfax had recently lost custody and been ordered to leave the family home.This case is a painful reminder that relationship danger can exist behind public image, professional success, and political power. Cerina Fairfax’s story deserves to be remembered beyond the headlines: as a woman, a mother, a doctor, and a life taken far too soon.TagsDr Cerina Fairfax, Justin Fairfax, Justin Fairfax murder suicide, Virginia Lt Governor, Annandale Virginia murder, Fairfax County murder suicide, Cerina Fairfax case, domestic violence true crime, Sources:PBS NewsHour — Patients and dental community mourn Dr. Cerina Fairfax: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/patients-and-dental-community-mourn-dr-cerina-fairfax-killed-by-virginia-ex-lt-gov-fairfaxWWBT — Patient remembers Dr. Cerina W. Fairfax after murder-suicide: https://www.12onyourside.com/2026/04/17/patient-remembers-dr-cerina-w-fairfax-after-murder-suicide/Fairfax Today — Beloved Dentist Cerina Fairfax Killed by Ex-Lieutenant Governor: https://nationaltoday.com/us/va/fairfax/news/2026/04/17/patients-and-dental-community-mourn-dr-cerina-fairfax-killed-by-virginias-ex-lieutenant-governor/WTOP — Patients of Dr. Cerina Fairfax mourn her killing: https://wtop.com/crime/2026/04/patients-of-dr-cerina-fairfax-mourn-her-killing/Washington Post — Patients and dental community mourn Dr. Cerina Fairfax: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/2026/04/17/virginia-justin-cerina-fairfax-death/NBC Washington — Justin Fairfax lost custody of kids, was ordered to move out: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/northern-virginia/justin-fairfax-lost-custody-of-kids-was-ordered-to-move-out-court-documents-say/4091916/NBC Washington — Former Va. Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills wife, self: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/justin-fairfax-wife-murder-suicide-virginia-annandale-virginia-killing/4091608/WJLA — Justin Fairfax's isolation and drinking raised red flags: https://wjla.com/news/local/justin-fairfax-isolation-drinking-raised-red-flags-before-murder-suicide-court-cerina-fairfax-documents-divorce-sexual-assault-domestic-violence-virginiaNewsweek — Who Was Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax's Wife, Cerina?: https://www.newsweek.com/justin-fairfax-wife-cerina-virginia-lieutenant-shooting-children-11838907NW Arkansas Democrat-Gazette — Patients, colleagues mourn ex-official's wife: https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2026/apr/18/patients-colleagues-mourn-ex-officials-wife/⚠️ Support ResourcesIf you or someone you know may be in a dangerous or unhealthy relationship, you are not alone. Confidential support is available 24/7:National Domestic Violence Hotline📞 1-800-799-7233💬 Text: START to 88788🌐 https://www.thehotline.org/988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline📞 Call or text 988💬 Chat: https://988lifeline.org(Free, confidential support for emotional distress or crisis, available 24/7)National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) HelpLine📞 1-800-950-6264💬 Text: NAMI to 62640🌐 https://www.nami.org/help(Provides support, resources, and guidance for mental health concerns)The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ Support)📞 1-866-488-7386💬 Text: START to 678678🌐 https://www.thetrevorproject.orgFind Local & International Help🌐 https://findahelpline.com(Search for verified hotlines and support services by location worldwide)