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'American Idol' Alum Caleb Flynn Allegedly Cheated on Wife Before Alleged Murder

TMZ • September 18, 2026 • nation

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Caleb Flynn, an "American Idol" alum, is on trial for allegedly murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, with prosecutors presenting over 100,000 incriminating messages between Caleb and his mistress.
Prosecutors claim Caleb expressed a desire to kill his wife in texts, including a message about staying up late planning how to do it without facing jail time.
The night before Ashley's death, Caleb reportedly sent texts indicating he was planning an action, which prosecutors say culminated in Ashley being shot twice in the back of the head.
Caleb's defense contends there is no direct or forensic evidence linking him to the murder and argues the investigation focused on him due to the affair; Caleb has pleaded not guilty.
Ashley was found shot in bed, with prosecutors alleging Caleb staged the crime scene as a break-in; their young daughters, who were home during the incident, are expected to testify.

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