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Tragic Virginia Murder-Suicide Claims Four Lives, Community Shocked

2/22/2026

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A 35-year-old woman is believed to have killed her husband, mother-in-law, and son, and then taken her own life, leaving four people dead in a Woodbridge, Virginia home.
The father-in-law survived because he was in the basement during the incident.
Police described the scene as horrific and noted that all victims suffered knife wounds.
Investigators are examining potential mental health issues.
The community is in shock, with neighbors expressing disbelief.

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Story summary

A 35-year-old woman is believed to have killed her husband, mother-in-law, and son, and then taken her own life, leaving four people dead in a Woodbridge, Virginia home.
The father-in-law survived because he was in the basement during the incident.
Police described the scene as horrific and noted that all victims suffered knife wounds.
Investigators are examining potential mental health issues.
The community is in shock, with neighbors expressing disbelief.