Former Lieutenant Governor of Virginia shot himself after killing his wife, son called 911 for information

News India Live, Digital Desk: There was mourning and sensation in the corridors of American politics when the bodies of former Lieutenant Governor of Virginia Justin Fairfax and his wife Dr. Serena Fairfax were recovered from their house. According to police investigation, this case is of ‘murder-suicide’. Fairfax first shot his successful dentist wife in the basement and then went into the bedroom and shot himself, ending his life. Such an end of Fairfax, who was once at the forefront of the race to become the next governor of the state, is like a nightmare. One call from the son and the world was stunned. Justin’s son called 911 and informed about this hair-raising incident. With a heavy heart he told the police that his father had murdered his mother and himself had committed suicide. When the police reached the spot, the scene inside the house was horrifying. Divorce, depression and alcohol addiction: reasons for ruin. The divorce case between Justin and Serena was going on in the court for a long time. Loneliness and despair: According to people close to Fairfax, Justin had gone into deep depression since Serena had filed for divorce last year. Judge’s comment: The judge hearing the divorce also recently in his report Justin Concern was expressed over increasing loneliness, alcohol addiction and increasing distance from family. The court had ordered him to vacate the house, and he took this fatal step just a few weeks before the deadline. Journey from peak to zero. Just as fast as Justin Fairfax’s political journey had risen, he fell down in the whirlpool of controversies. Rising Star: In 2017, he created history by becoming the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia. In 2019, he was very close to becoming the governor. Sexual harassment allegations: When his career was at the peak, two women made serious allegations of sexual harassment against him. Although he rejected these allegations, his political credibility took a deep blow. Distance from the party: After these controversies, the Democratic Party shunned him and he had to face a crushing defeat in the 2021 primary elections. This incident also shows how personal stress and mental depression hidden behind the glamor of public life can force a person to such an extent. A successful dentist and a rising politician both fell victim to this emotional turmoil. This is being considered one of the saddest personal tragedies in American politics in recent years.