Ex-American Idol contestant told lover he dreamed of killing wife, murder trial hears

Key Points:

• Caleb Flynn, a former pastor and American Idol contestant, is on trial for the aggravated murder of his wife Ashley Flynn, who was fatally shot in February; he has pleaded not guilty to all charges including felonious assault and tampering with evidence.
• Prosecutors allege Flynn killed his wife to be with his girlfriend, Alleigha Botner, and staged the scene to appear as a home invasion, while Flynn's defense argues that his affair does not prove guilt in the murder.
• Evidence presented includes AI-generated love songs Flynn sent to Botner and testimony from Botner revealing Flynn’s fantasies and plans to kill his wife, along with texts expressing hatred toward Ashley.
• Ashley Flynn discovered the affair during a 2025 anniversary cruise, and Botner testified that Flynn promised a divorce shortly before the shooting, but she no longer trusted him.
• The trial continues with emotional testimony from family members, including Ashley’s sister who was initially unaware of the affair and expressed heartbreak over the impact on the couple’s children.