His murder was followed by the execution of Constantine’s own firstborn son, Crispus, who was dealt with by his stepmother Fausta because he seemed to be an obstruction to her own offspring’s total power.
Pärast tema mõrvamist põhjustas Constantinuse enda esmasündinud poja Crispuse hukkamise selle kasuema Fausta, kuna Crispus paistis takistavat Fausta enda järglasel võimutäiust omandamast.