Jury reaches verdict in murder trial of former "American Idol" contestant
Summary
A jury is about to announce the verdict in the murder trial of Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant and pastor, accused of killing his wife, Ashley, at their home in Ohio. Flynn denied the charges, but testimony revealed text messages showing he wished his wife dead and had an affair during their marriage.Key Facts
- Caleb Flynn is charged with murder, aggravated murder, felonious assault, and tampering with evidence.
- The murder occurred on February 16 at their home in Tipp City, Ohio.
- Prosecutors say Flynn shot Ashley twice in the back of the head while she was asleep.
- Flynn allegedly staged a break-in and called 911 claiming an intruder was responsible.
- The murder weapon, a gun, has not been found.
- Alleigha Botner, Flynn’s affair partner, testified about thousands of texts where Flynn said he wanted his wife dead.
- Flynn’s defense says he was asleep during the shooting and denies shooting Ashley.
- FBI agents testified there was no evidence of forced entry, questioning the break-in story.
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