Two Arrested in Madison County Conspiracy to Commit Murder Plot

Kristin Slayton and Christopher Robertson charged after alleged solicitation to kill victim

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Madison County Sheriff's Office arrested Kristin Slayton and Christopher Robertson after uncovering an alleged conspiracy to commit murder plot. The intended victim reported that an acquaintance informed him Slayton and Robertson had asked the acquaintance to kill him. Both suspects were charged with conspiracy to commit murder and booked into the Madison County Jail on $30,000 bond.

Why it matters

Alleged plots to take someone's life are extremely serious crimes that the Madison County Sheriff's Office investigates thoroughly to protect public safety. This case highlights the importance of citizens reporting potential threats to authorities so they can intervene and prevent violence.

The details

According to the sheriff's office, investigators learned of the possible conspiracy to commit murder plot on Tuesday. The intended victim said an acquaintance told him Slayton, his wife, and Robertson had allegedly asked the acquaintance to kill him. The alleged solicitation occurred in the 600 block of Hemlock Drive in Huntsville.

  • The sheriff's office said investigators learned of the possible conspiracy plot on Tuesday.

The players

Kristin Slayton

The wife of the intended victim, who was arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit murder.

Christopher Robertson

An acquaintance of Slayton and the intended victim, who was also arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit murder.

Madison County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that investigated the alleged conspiracy to commit murder plot and made the arrests.

Kevin Turner

The Madison County Sheriff who stated the sheriff's office takes threats against someone's life very seriously.

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What they’re saying

“A threat against someone's life is something we take very seriously. Our detectives remained focused, followed the evidence, and handled this case professionally from start to finish. I'm proud of their work.”

— Kevin Turner, Madison County Sheriff (whnt.com)

What’s next

The investigation remains active as authorities continue to gather evidence and determine if any additional charges may be filed.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of the public reporting potential threats to law enforcement, who can then thoroughly investigate and take appropriate action to protect public safety. The Madison County Sheriff's Office demonstrated their commitment to addressing serious crimes like alleged conspiracies to commit murder.