A former Alabama sports reporter and her husband were found dead with gunshot wounds in their Hoover home on December 16, 2025, in what authorities believe to be a murder-suicide.
Christina Chambers, 38, and Johnny Rimes Jr., 41, were discovered by a family member conducting a welfare check at their residence in the 700 block of Highland Manor Court. Hoover Police responded to the scene at 9:03 AM.
The couple’s 3-year-old son, Constantine, was found unharmed inside the home. Investigators determined the shootings occurred between 6:15 AM and 9:03 AM that morning. Chambers was shot multiple times, while Rimes died from a single gunshot, according to authorities. The family member had gone to check on the couple.
Chambers built a distinguished career in broadcast journalism spanning more than a decade. She joined WBRC Fox 6 News in November 2015 as a sports reporter, becoming a key part of the station’s sports coverage. She left her full-time role in 2021 but continued freelancing for WBRC during the 2025 season.
The couple married in 2021, the same year Chambers transitioned from full-time broadcasting to focus on education and family.
At the time of her death, Chambers worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield Alabama. She also served as Director of Broadcasting Academy for Alabaster City Schools and as TV and film advisor at Thompson High School, where she mentored students. Chambers was a former UAB track and cross country athlete who maintained her passion for running throughout her life. She graduated from Cullman High School in 2006. Her broadcasting career included experience as a sports reporter and anchor before joining Fox 6.
A GoFundMe campaign has been established to support Constantine’s future education, raising nearly $30,000. The campaign organizer stated the funds will be used for educational expenses and future academic opportunities, honoring Chambers’ life and carrying forward the dreams she had for her son.
The Hoover Police Department continues investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Alabaster City Schools expressed deep sadness over the loss, noting Chambers’ extensive television experience and her dedication to sharing that knowledge with students. Chambers’ passion for athletics, journalism, and education touched countless lives throughout Alabama’s sports community. Friends and colleagues remembered Chambers as someone who brought energy, professionalism, and genuine care to her work. She was especially proud of her ties to UAB, high school sports, and her community in Hoover, Alabama.
The tragedy has sent shockwaves through the broadcasting community and the schools where Chambers worked, with tributes pouring in from former colleagues, students, and athletes she covered throughout her career.
