Former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber found dead in Virginia home at 43
Former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber was found dead in her Virginia home at 43. Authorities are investigating, with the Medical Examiner to determine the cause of death.
Jessica Aber, former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, was found dead in her Alexandria home on Saturday morning, March 23, 2025. The Alexandria Police Department responded to a call at 9:18 a.m. regarding an unresponsive woman, later identified as Aber.
Authorities confirmed that the Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia will determine the cause of death. The police have stated that the case is under investigation as a matter of protocol but have not indicated any signs of foul play at this time.
Who was Jessica Aber?
Jessica Aber led a promminent career as a federal prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia from August 2021 up until President Donald Trump's second term. She had been previously nominated by former President Joe Biden for the position and confirmed by the Senate.
She had been serving as a federal prosecutor since August 2021. Photo: USA Today
During her time as a federal prosecutor, she led charges towards high-profile cases such as:
- Prosecuting Russian nationals involved in money laundering and corporate espionage.
- Leading efforts against MS-13 gang members, securing murder convictions.
- Charging four Russia-affiliated military personnel with war crimes related to the unlawful confinement and torture of a U.S. national in Ukraine following the 2022 Russian invasion.
Ongoing investigation into Jessica Aber’s death
Additional details have not been released and the circumstances of Aber's passing remain unknown. The Chief Medical Examiner’s report is expected to provide clarity on the cause of death in the coming days.