Former American Idol contestant and pastor found guilty of murdering wife
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Summary
Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant and pastor from Ohio, was found guilty of murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, in February 2026. He shot her while she was asleep and then lied about burglars being responsible. Flynn now faces life in prison without parole.Key Facts
- Caleb Flynn, 40, fatally shot his wife Ashley twice in the head in their Ohio home on February 16, 2026.
- Flynn falsely claimed burglars killed his wife.
- The jury found Flynn guilty of murder, aggravated murder, and tampering with evidence after less than three hours of deliberation.
- Evidence included police body camera footage and data from Flynn’s iPhone and Apple Watch.
- Flynn was having an affair with Alleigha Botner, a church intern, who testified against him.
- Text messages between Flynn and Botner showed Flynn expressing wishes to kill his wife.
- Flynn’s gun was missing from his truck, and some phone apps were deleted before the murder.
- Flynn appeared on American Idol in 2013 but did not reach the main competition.
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