Mistress testifies in trial of former "American Idol" contestant charged with his wife's murder
September 24, 2026 / 7:47 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Alleigha Botner, the mistress of accused murderer Caleb Flynn, testified about their 18-month affair.
- Botner revealed text messages where Flynn allegedly contemplated killing his wife, Ashley Flynn.
- Flynn is accused of shooting his wife, staging a break-in, and claiming an intruder killed her.
- Botner initially lied to the FBI but later stated she believed Flynn killed his wife due to suspicious timing and coincidences.
- Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant, pleaded not guilty to murder, evidence tampering, and witness intimidation charges.