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Caleb Flynn 'American Idol' murder trial: Texts to mistress revealed
PennLive.com • • nation
Key Points:
- Caleb Flynn, a former “American Idol” contestant, is on trial for the 2026 murder of his wife, Ashley Flynn, who was fatally shot in their Tipp City, Ohio home.
- Prosecutors presented text messages allegedly sent by Caleb to his mistress expressing dark thoughts about killing Ashley shortly before her death.
- Caleb pleaded not guilty to charges including aggravated murder and tampering with evidence, claiming an intruder was responsible, though prosecutors found no evidence of a break-in.
- Investigators noted Caleb’s missing 9mm handgun matched the caliber of the bullets used in the murder, but the weapon was never recovered.
- Ashley’s two young daughters were home during the shooting and will testify behind a partition; custody has been granted to Ashley’s parents and sister.
