Former Biden US Attorney Jessica Aber Found Dead At Home

Jessica Aber, a 43-year-old former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia appointed by President Biden, was found dead at her home Saturday in Alexandria, Virginia.

The Alexandria Police Department stated that officers responded to Aber’s home after receiving a report about an “unresponsive woman.” (RELATED: Georgia Judge Dies At Courthouse, Authorities Suspect Potential Suicide)

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While her death remains unexplained, the department is investigating the “cause and manner” of her death. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is also conducting a review of Aber’s death.

During her tenure from 2021 to 2025, Aber secured a conviction of Siemens Energy for corporate espionage. Siemens was found guilty of stealing trade secrets from competitors General Electric and Mitsubishi, resulting in a $104 million fine.

Aber’s passing has elicited an outpouring of grief and heartfelt tributes from colleagues, including current U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Erik Siebert.

“We are heartbroken beyond words to learn of the passing of our friend and former colleague, U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber,” Siebert said in a statement.

“She was unmatched as a leader, mentor, and prosecutor, and she is simply irreplaceable as a human being. We remain in awe of how much she accomplished in her brief time in this world.”

Siebert described Aber as a “proud Virginian” whose professionalism, grace, and legal acumen set a standard for excellence. He added that the Eastern District of Virginia will strive to honor her legacy by upholding those standards.

Virginia’s Attorney General Jason Miyares also expressed condolences on X, writing, “I am saddened to learn of the passing of Jessica Aber, whose career of public service included her role as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia and whose work with Ceasefire Virginia saved more lives than we may ever realize.”

Ceasefire Virginia is a non-profit organization aimed at reducing violent crime in Virginia.