Former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber Found Dead at 43

The Alexandria Police Department and Virginia's Chief Medical Examiner are investigating the sudden death of Jessica Aber, who served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia from 2021 to 2025.

Jessica Aber was discovered unresponsive at her Alexandria, Virginia, home on Saturday morning, with no foul play suspected at this time.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia will determine the cause and manner of her death, with initial reports suggesting a possible longstanding medical condition may have played a role.
Aber served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia from October 2021 to January 2025, overseeing high-profile cases involving financial fraud, national security, and public corruption.
Tributes have poured in from colleagues and officials, with many highlighting her professionalism, leadership, and dedication to justice.
Aber, a California native, graduated from the University of Richmond and William & Mary Law School before building a distinguished legal career in Virginia starting in 2009.