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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
John Seewer

American Idol alum found guilty of murdering wife

  • Former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn was convicted of murder , felonious assault, and tampering with evidence in the death of his wife , Ashley Flynn.
  • Flynn staged a fake home invasion in Tipp City, Ohio, claiming to 911 dispatchers that a burglar had killed his wife.
  • Prosecutors argued that Flynn killed his wife to pursue a relationship with his mistress while retaining custody of his daughters, his church role, and his job.
  • During the trial, Flynn's former mistress testified that he had previously texted her about attempting to devise ways to kill his wife without going to jail.
  • The 40-year-old former music pastor now faces a sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.

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