Jennifer Horton

Investigative Reporter
Birmingham, Alabama
Jennifer Horton

Jennifer Horton is an investigative reporter for WBRC FOX6 News, focusing on issues that directly impact viewers, the safety of their families and how their tax dollars are spent. Jennifer joined the WBRC FOX6 News team in March 2021 and plays an integral role with the On Your Side Investigators.

She previously spent nearly 15 years at WSFA 12 News in Montgomery, Alabama covering criminal justice reform, violent crime, government corruption and the state and federal court system. During her time in the capital city, Jennifer's reporting uncovered a fraught docketing system within the Alabama Department of Pardons and Paroles, exposed campaign finance violations by former Governor Robert Bentley and chronicled former House Speaker Mike Hubbard's government ethics trial.

Jennifer is a member of the Investigative Reporters and Editors organization and a graduate of Auburn University.

If you have any story ideas for Jennifer, please feel free to email her at jennifer.horton@wbrc.com.

Education
  • Auburn University, Radio, Television, and Film; Spanish
    • Awards
  • Alabama Broadcasters Association “Best in Broadcasting: Hard News”, 2022
  • Alabama Associated Press, Best Reporter, 2012, 2018
  • Alabama Broadcasters Association “Best in Broadcast: Investigative Reporting”, 2018
  • Southeast Emmy Excellence in My Market Awards: honors in General Assignment Reporting & Investigative Reporting, 2018
  • Alabama Associated Press, Breaking News Coverage: Mike Hubbard Verdict, 2016
  • VOCAL Voice for Victims

    • News

    Carlee Russell pleads not guilty

    Carlee Russell’s attorneys fight to keep her out of jail in kidnapping hoax case

    Updated: Oct. 11, 2023 at 6:17 PM CDT
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    By Jennifer Horton and WBRC Staff
    Carlee Russell, 26, will appear in Hoover Municipal Court Wednesday. She’s charged with 2 Class A misdemeanor counts for what police describe as a staged kidnapping in July. Russell is charged with false reporting to law enforcement and falsely reporting an incident. The Alabama Attorney General’s Office is prosecuting the case.

    National

    Authorities said Carlee Russell, seen in this booking photo, was charged with two misdemeanors.

    Carlee Russell found guilty on 2 misdemeanor charges related to kidnapping hoax

    Updated: Oct. 11, 2023 at 3:07 PM CDT
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    By Jennifer Horton and Gray News staff
    On July 13, Russell called 911 and reported she saw a toddler walking along the side of I-459 in Alabama.

    National

    Patrick Stallworth and Derick Brown have been sentenced to life in prison.

    Justice for ‘Cupcake’: Defendants sentenced to life in federal prison for 2019 death of Alabama toddler

    Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 7:35 PM CST
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    By Jennifer Horton and Gray News Staff
    Patrick Stallworth and Derick Brown will spend the remainder of their lives in prison.

    Crime

    According to authorities, her body was discovered in at a landfill. (Source: WBRC)

    Jury finds Stallworth guilty on kidnapping, conspiracy charges in disappearance, death of Kamille ‘Cupcake’ McKinney

    Updated: Nov. 16, 2022 at 2:10 PM CST
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    By Jennifer Horton, Tristan Ruppert and WBRC Staff
    Patrick Stallworth will stand trial this week on federal kidnapping counts for the disappearance and death of 3-year-old Kamille ‘Cupcake’ McKinney.

    National

    Alabama passes law to track officers accused of misconduct

    Alabama passes law to track officers accused of misconduct

    Updated: May. 21, 2021 at 7:10 AM CDT
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    By Jennifer Horton
    We break down state and federal efforts to expose officers with a history of misconduct.

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