Former Virginia lieutenant governor Justin Fairfax was scheduled to appear in court days after he and his estranged wife, Cerina Fairfax, were both found dead in an apparent murder-suicide. Justin had been set to appear in court on April 21, according to Fairfax County Circuit Court records viewed by People. Cerina filed for divorce in July 2025 and an updated motion in February 2026, accusing the politician of being an "alcoholic" and having substantial debt. People reported that Justin was ordered on April 10 to appear in court.