Childhood and Education Journey of Alex Jones in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 26, 2026

An overview of the childhood and early education of Alex Jones, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Alex Jones is an American far-right radio host and conspiracy theorist. He hosts The Alex Jones Show and founded Infowars and Banned.Video, platforms known for promoting conspiracy theories and fake news. He gained notoriety for his controversial and often unfounded claims.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

February 11, 1974: Alexander Emerick Jones is born

On February 11, 1974, Alexander Emerick Jones was born. He is an American far-right radio show host and conspiracy theorist.

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April 1993: Waco siege impacts Jones

The Waco siege at the Branch Davidian complex near Waco, Texas, which ended in April 1993, had an impact on Jones, reinforcing his belief in malevolent forces. He began hosting a call-in show on public access television around this time.

1993: Graduates from Anderson High School

In 1993, Alexander Jones graduated from Anderson High School, where he played football.

1993: Waco siege at the Branch Davidian complex near Waco

The Waco siege at the Branch Davidian complex near Waco ended in 1993

2009: Jones berates Kelly in an audio clip

In 2009, Alex Jones berated his then wife, Kelly, in an audio clip that was later obtained by the Daily Mail.

March 2015: Alex Jones and Kelly Jones divorce

In March 2015, Alex Jones and his former wife Kelly Jones (née Nichols) divorced.

2017: Jones marries Erika Wulff

Alex Jones married Erika Wulff in 2017; they have one child.

2017: Alex Jones diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder

During Alex Jones's 2017 custody trial, Alissa Sherry, the case manager for his family therapy sessions, testified that he had been diagnosed with narcissistic personality disorder.

2017: Kelly seeks custody due to Jones's behavior

In 2017, Kelly sought sole or joint custody of their children due to her ex-husband's behavior. She asserted that "he's not a stable person" and she was "concerned that he is engaged in felonious behavior, threatening a member of Congress [Adam Schiff]".

March 25, 2019: Jeremy Richman Commits Suicide

On March 25, 2019, Jeremy Richman, one of the plaintiffs in the Sandy Hook defamation lawsuits against Alex Jones, committed suicide. Jones offered condolences but later suggested on his show that Richman was murdered and linked his death to the Robert Mueller investigation.

2023: Kelly claims Jones was 'a total racist'

In 2023, after a 2009 audioclip of Alex Jones berating his then wife was obtained by the Daily Mail, Kelly claimed that Jones was "a total racist" regarding her Jewish heritage, claiming that her genes were "flawed".

August 2024: Suggestion of Relocation to Russia

In August 2024, Alex Jones suggested he might relocate to Russia after Vladimir Putin signed a decree offering sanctuary to those who shared "traditional values".