Jessica Aber, the former United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, has died at age 43. She was found deceased on Saturday, March 22, 2025, and the circumstances surrounding her death are under investigation. Aber had resigned from her post two months prior, shortly before Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration.
In a statement, Aber previously said, “I’ve had the privilege of spending my career as a prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia working alongside talented, hard-working public servants… Concluding my service to the District as its U.S. Attorney has been an honor beyond measure. I am deeply grateful to Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine and to President Biden for the opportunity to lead this office, and to Attorney General Garland for his steadfast leadership. I am proud of the work we have done… to enforce the law and build community trust.”
Former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia Jessica Aber, 43, was found dead Saturday morning, in Alexandria, Va.
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— ABC News Live (@ABCNewsLive) March 23, 2025
Jessica Aber: Career Highlights
Jessica Aber was an accomplished lawyer who served as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia from 2021 to 2025.
Originally from Walnut Creek, California, Aber commenced her legal journey in 2006 as a law clerk for Magistrate Judge M. Hannah Lauck in the Eastern District of Virginia. She progressed to become Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division in 2016, holding this position until her appointment as U.S. Attorney in 2021.
Details Surrounding Jessica Aber’s Death
On March 22, 2025, authorities in Alexandria, Virginia, discovered Aber deceased at her residence. Erik S. Siebert, the current U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, issued a statement recognizing Aber’s contributions.
Siebert stated, “Her professionalism, grace, and legal acumen set the standard… Though we are devastated by this loss, each of us in the Eastern District of Virginia will look to her example and endeavor to live up to that standard,” (via USA Today).
Investigation into Cause of Death
The official cause of death has not been released by authorities. Details surrounding Aber’s death remain limited as the police investigation continues.