- Former American Idol contestant and ex-pastor Caleb Flynn is on trial in Ohio, accused of shooting his wife Ashley twice in the back of the head on 16 February and staging the scene to resemble an intruder break-in while their two daughters slept.
- Flynn's former mistress, 24-year-old Alleigha Botner, testified in court that she firmly believes he murdered his wife of nearly 16 years, stating the timing of the death alongside his claims of divorce was too suspicious.
- The court was presented with text messages exchanged between the pair, including one sent by Flynn hours before calling 911 reading, 'I choose you. I'm free. Actions will come tomorrow,' and another where he agreed with a text from Botner expressing a desire to kill his wife.
- Flynn's defence team maintained his innocence, pleading not guilty to charges including aggravated murder, and argued that while he made selfish decisions and had an affair, prosecutors lack a murder weapon or concrete evidence.
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Mistress of ex-American Idol contestant tells trial that she believes he killed his wife
