An Alabama sports reporter and her husband were found dead Tuesday in what authorities are investigating as a murder-suicide, according to police.
Christina Chambers, a former WBRC FOX6 sports reporter, and her husband, Johnny Rimes, were discovered with gunshot wounds inside their home in Hoover around 9 a.m., WBRC reported. Police said a family member called 911 after finding both individuals unresponsive.
Responding officers located the couple’s 3-year-old child inside the home. The child was unharmed, according to the Hoover Police Department. Chambers and Rimes were pronounced dead at the scene.
While the investigation remains in its early stages, police said evidence indicates the case was a murder-suicide and that there is no threat to the public.
Chambers joined WBRC in 2015 and became a key contributor to its “Sideline” program, which features primetime coverage of local sports. She provided live field coverage of major sporting events and even anchored while participating in marathons, the station said.
She left her full-time position in July 2021 to pursue a teaching career but continued freelancing for WBRC’s coverage of the 2025 football season. Chambers later joined Thompson High School as a broadcast journalism teacher, where she earned multiple accolades, including the Alabama Scholastic Press Association’s 2024 Advisor of the Year award.
During her tenure, the THS TV Broadcast Team received the Alex House Journalism Sustainability Award in 2025. She also led students to a SkillsUSA State Championship in Broadcast News, mentored two Alabama Journalists of the Year, and helped her team secure two All-Alabama Overall Broadcast Awards, the school said in a statement.
“As a beloved member of the Warrior Nation Network, Christina brought her deep knowledge and love of sports reporting to Friday nights, leaving a lasting impression on students, colleagues, and viewers alike,” said Dr. Wayne Vickers, superintendent of Alabaster City Schools. “She was a cherished part of the Warrior family, and we extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to all who are grieving this profound loss.”
Most recently, Chambers worked in corporate communications at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama.
“We are deeply saddened by this horrific tragedy, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to Christina’s family during this extremely difficult time,” a BCBS spokesperson said in a statement to WBRC. “She was a cherished colleague whose warmth and loving personality touched everyone she worked with. Christina was a source of joy and inspiration to our team and company — she will be greatly missed.”
Sen. Katie Boyd Britt (R-Ala.) also responded to the news.
“Tragic news,” Britt wrote on X. “Please join me in keeping Christina’s friends, family, and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers. I’m also praying for the entire [WBRC 6 News] team as they mourn the loss of a former colleague and friend.”
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