Former 'American Idol' contestant accused of killing his wife, blaming burglar
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Caleb Flynn, a former “American Idol” contestant, was charged with the murder of his wife, Ashley Flynn, and accused of staging the crime scene to appear as a burglary at their Ohio home.
- Flynn faces charges of murder, felonious assault, and tampering with evidence related to the February 16 shooting, to which he pleaded not guilty and is held on a $2 million bond.
- Authorities have not disclosed a motive, but police allege Caleb Flynn shot his wife twice in the head with a 9mm handgun and then staged the scene to mislead investigators.
- Ashley Flynn was a substitute teacher and volleyball coach known for her positive impact on students, while Caleb Flynn had appeared on Season 12 of
