Former US Attorney Jessica Aber, 43, found dead at Virginia residence: police

A former United States attorney was found dead in Virginia on Saturday morning, just two months after leaving office.

Jessica D. Aber, aged 43, held the position of U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia from 2021 to 2025. She was appointed to this role by former President Joe Biden and remained in office until stepping down on January 20 of this year.

On a Saturday, the Alexandria Police Department (APD) released a statement confirming Aber’s passing. They revealed that they were notified about an “unresponsive woman” at approximately 9:18 a.m. on that day.

The APD stated, “Following standard procedure, an investigation is now underway to determine the circumstances surrounding her death. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia will be responsible for establishing the cause and manner of death.”

Jessica Aber

Jessica D. Aber, 43, was found dead on Mar. 22. (U.S. Department of Justice Archives)

“She was unmatched as a leader, mentor, and prosecutor, and she is simply irreplaceable as a human being,” Siebert said. “We remain in awe of how much she accomplished in her all too brief time in this world. Her professionalism, grace, and legal acumen set the standard.”

The attorney said that “each of us in the Eastern District of Virginia will look to her example and endeavor to live up to that standard.”

“Jess was a proud Virginian from high school through college and throughout her career,” Siebert said. “She loved EDVA and EDVA loved her back. We remain committed to her life’s work, a commitment to seeking justice, as she would have wanted.”

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Department of Justice headquarters in Washington, D.C. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Authorities are actively investigating the incident. No additional details are known at this time.

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