Authorities reveal cause of death of former US attorney, leaving more questions than answers
In this DML Report…
Jessica Aber, the former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, was found dead at age 43 in her Alexandria, Virginia, home on March 22, 2025, with police stating on March 25 that evidence points to natural causes. Aber, who resigned from her post on January 20, 2025—the day President Donald Trump took office—served as the top federal prosecutor in the district from 2021, appointed by President Joe Biden and unanimously confirmed by the Senate. The Alexandria Police Department responded to a 9:18 a.m. call about an unresponsive woman and found no signs of foul play, though the investigation remains open pending a final ruling from the Virginia Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
Aber’s death triggered speculation online, with some tying it to her high-profile cases, including probes into Russian tech smuggling and Israeli visa fraud, but police and family friends dismissed these theories, citing a longstanding medical condition as the likely cause. Two former Justice Department officials and a family friend confirmed to NBC News that authorities see no evidence of anything beyond a health issue, though the specific condition remains undisclosed. The medical examiner has yet to examine her body, leaving the official cause and manner of death undetermined as of March 26, 2025.
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Aber’s tenure as U.S. Attorney saw her tackle major cases like financial fraud, public corruption, and violent crime, earning praise from colleagues like current U.S. Attorney Erik Siebert, who called her an unmatched leader. Virginia leaders, including Senator Tim Kaine and Attorney General Jason Miyares, lauded her service, noting her work with Ceasefire Virginia to curb violence. However, her death is still leaving more questions than answers as conspiracy chatter on X and social media continues to ramp up.