Overview
- Jessica Aber, 43, was found unresponsive at her Alexandria, Virginia residence on the morning of March 22, 2025, and pronounced dead at the scene.
- The Alexandria Police Department has launched an investigation, with the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner tasked with determining the cause and manner of death.
- Aber served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia from October 2021 to January 2025, having been appointed by President Joe Biden and unanimously confirmed by the Senate.
- She was widely respected for her leadership, legal expertise, and work prosecuting cases involving financial fraud, public corruption, violent crime, and child exploitation.
- Tributes from colleagues, including her successor Erik Siebert and Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, highlighted her professionalism, mentorship, and lasting contributions to public service.