Former U.S. Attorney Jessica D. Aber, who served the Eastern District of Virginia from 2021 to 2025, was found deceased in her Alexandria, Virginia, residence on Saturday, March 22, 2025. She was 43 years old.
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Discovery and Investigation
At approximately 9:18 a.m., officers from the Alexandria Police Department responded to a call reporting an unresponsive woman at Aber’s home. Upon arrival, they pronounced her dead at the scene. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia will determine the cause and manner of her death.
Professional Background
Aber began her legal career as a law clerk for Magistrate Judge M. Hannah Lauck of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia from 2006 to 2007. She then worked as an associate at McGuireWoods before joining the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia in 2009 as an Assistant U.S. Attorney. From 2015 to 2016, she served as Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice. In 2021, President Joe Biden appointed Aber as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, a position she held until her resignation on January 20, 2025.
Colleague Tributes
U.S. Attorney Erik S. Siebert, Aber’s successor, expressed profound sorrow over her passing, stating, “We are heartbroken beyond words to learn of the passing of our friend and former colleague, U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber. She was unmatched as a leader, mentor, and prosecutor, and she is simply irreplaceable as a human being.”
Ongoing Investigation
The Alexandria Police Department is conducting a thorough investigation into Aber’s death, following standard protocol. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia will determine the cause and manner of her death.
Jessica Aber’s unexpected death has deeply affected her colleagues and the broader legal community. Her dedication to justice and mentorship leaves a lasting legacy. Further details will be provided as the investigation progresses.
