This is our 77th doctor in my unintended Holistic Doctor Death Series. You can read about the first 76 in detail with a timeline and photos by clicking here.
It is with very heavy heart that we announce that holistic Dr. Annie Fairbanks, 39, husband Jason Fairbanks, 39 and their 3-year-old daughter and 9-month-old son died in a shooting Friday afternoon November 10th. The Scottsdale Police Department released their names Saturday morning, November 11th.
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| Annie and her 9 month old son (photo courtesy of Facebook and AZ Central) |
Sgt. Ben Hoster, Scottsdale Police Department spokesman, claims within hours of the shooting that Jason Fairbanks must have killed his wife, 2 small children, and then turned the gun on himself.
People who knew the family, saw Dr. Fairbanks as patients, and were personal friends, are writing us today saying they doubt this claim that was made so quickly. We don’t know enough to personally make a call at this time.
From AZ Central:
The two-story stucco home is in a quiet upper-middle-class neighborhood. Homemade art adorned one of the family’s windows.
When Jason did not show up to work, a co-worker went to the home and discovered the bodies, Hoster said.
Hoster said the couple had been experiencing financial struggles. The two owned a Scottsdale business, Macrotherapy, specializing in physical therapy and rehabilitation.
According to an event page, Annie Fairbanks was a Master CHEK Practitioner and a doctor of holistic nutrition.
Efforts by The Arizona Republic to reach Annie Fairbanks’ family were unsuccessful.
Annie Fairbanks, above, 39, is pictured with her 3-year-old daughter. Both were found dead in their Scottsdale home, according to police. (Photo: Facebook) More from AZ Central:














