Former TV Reporter Christina Chambers Found Dead Beside Husband — Their Young Son Was Still Inside the Home

A three-year-old boy was found physically unharmed inside his Alabama home after his parents, former sports reporter Christina Chambers and her husband Johnny Rimes Jr., were discovered dead from gunshot wounds. Nearly a year later, friends and family are still finding ways to honor the woman they say brought joy to everyone around her.

Chambers, 38, and Rimes, 41, were found on the morning of December 16, 2025, at their home in Hoover, Alabama. A family member reportedly went to check on the couple after they failed to attend a church event.

According to reports, the couple’s young son, Constantine, answered the door. The family member then discovered the bodies inside the house. Police and emergency medical personnel responded, but both adults were pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities initially described the deaths as an apparent murder-suicide. Both victims appeared to have suffered gunshot wounds. However, police have not publicly announced a final conclusion to the investigation, and the circumstances surrounding the deaths remain unclear.

Chambers had built a career in sports journalism, working as a reporter and anchor for WBRC 6 News in Alabama. She joined the station in 2015 and became a familiar face covering high school sports. She was also known for combining her two passions, journalism and running, including reporting on the Mercedes Marathon while participating in the race herself.

After leaving her full-time broadcasting role in 2021, she became a broadcast journalism teacher at Thompson High School. Her students and colleagues remembered her as a dedicated educator who encouraged young people to develop their skills and confidence.

Running was another major part of Chambers’ life. She had won a state championship in high school, competed in track and cross-country at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and completed four of the World Marathon Majors.

In the months after her death, loved ones found meaningful ways to keep her memory alive. A fundraising campaign brought in more than $90,000 to support Constantine’s future education. In October 2026, part of the Homewood Preserve Trail in Alabama was renamed Christina’s Trail, honoring a route she regularly enjoyed with her running friends.

Her friends also traveled to New York City to take part in the 2026 marathon in her memory. They raised money to support victims of domestic violence, turning an activity Chambers loved into a tribute that could help others.

For those who knew her, the loss has not erased the memories of her warmth, determination and generosity. As her son grows up, the people who loved Christina are working to ensure that he will know how much his mother meant to the community around her.

Source: PEOPLE