Cerina Fairfax

Black women are 2.5 times more likely to be murdered by men than white women, with multiple cases in April including Cerina Fairfax and Nancy Metayer Bowen. Shaneiqua Elkins survived a shooting by her husband that killed seven children and a cousin.

A mass shooting in Shreveport resulted in eight children being killed by their father, who also injured his wife, another mother, and a 13-year-old boy. The article highlights broader issues of domestic violence against Black women and children, citing additional cases like Cerina Fairfax and Nancy Metayer.

Two deadly domestic violence cases in Louisiana and Virginia, involving Black mothers and families, have sparked calls for improved prevention resources and mental health care in Black communities. The incidents, which resulted in multiple fatalities, highlight disparities in access to support services and underscore the urgent need to address systemic issues exacerbating domestic violence against Black women.

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax fatally shot his wife, Cerina Fairfax, before killing himself, prompting public backlash against Rep. Eugene Vindman for omitting Fairfax as the perpetrator in a social media post. Critics argued Vindman's wording framed the incident ambiguously, avoiding explicit acknowledgment of the murder-suicide.

A Virginia judge expressed concerns about Justin Fairfax's mental state weeks before the former lieutenant governor killed his wife and himself in a murder-suicide. The judge noted Fairfax's isolation, heavy drinking, and lack of family engagement during a custody case, which occurred amid ongoing divorce proceedings following sexual assault allegations against him in 2019.

Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax fatally shot his wife, Cerina Fairfax, and then died by suicide at their Annandale home during a contentious divorce, according to police. NBC News reporter Ryan Nobles covered the incident.

Former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Henry A. Fairfax shot and killed his wife, Cerina Fairfax, before taking his own life, according to police. The incident is linked to his ongoing divorce proceedings with Cerina, a dentist.

Justin Fairfax, former Virginia deputy governor, shot his wife Cerina Fairfax multiple times before taking his own life in a murder-suicide, according to police. The incident occurred in their home.

Justin Fairfax, a former Virginia deputy governor, shot his wife Cerina multiple times before committing suicide, according to police. The incident is being investigated as a murder-suicide.

Justin Fairfax, former Virginia lieutenant governor, shot and killed his wife Cerina Fairfax before taking his own life in a domestic dispute during their divorce. The incident occurred at their Annandale home after police were called by their teenage children.

Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax fatally shot his wife, Cerina Fairfax, in their Annandale home before committing suicide, according to police. Fairfax Police Chief Kevin Davis confirmed the murder-suicide at a press briefing.