Virginia authorities continue death investigation of former u. S. Attorney
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Virginia Authorities Continue Death Investigation of Former U.S. Attorney

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March 25, 2025

Key Points

  • Jessica Aber, 43, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, found dead in Alexandria
  • Police responded to a call about an unresponsive woman on Beverley Drive at 9:18 a.m. Saturday
  • Medical Examiner’s Office to determine cause and manner of death

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Jessica Aber, the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, was found dead Saturday morning in her Alexandria home, prompting an active police investigation.

Police responded at 9:18 a.m. to the 900 block of Beverley Drive after receiving a report of an unresponsive woman, according to a statement released by Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire. Officers arrived on the scene and located a deceased woman, later identified as Aber.

The 43-year-old prosecutor’s death was confirmed following notification of her family. Authorities did not release any further details about the circumstances or whether foul play is suspected.

The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia will conduct an autopsy to determine the official cause and manner of death, police said.

“The Alexandria Police Department can confirm the identity of the woman as Ms. Jessica Aber, age 43, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.”

Aber had served as the U.S. Attorney since 2021, leading prosecutions in one of the nation’s most prominent federal districts. She was known for overseeing complex financial crimes, national security cases, and public corruption investigations.

Authorities emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing as a matter of protocol, with no additional information released about possible suspects or medical findings.

The sudden death of the high-ranking legal official has drawn attention from both federal and state agencies as inquiries continue.

Top federal prosecutor’s sudden death in Alexandria sparks active probe.

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