Former "American Idol" singer Caleb Flynn's murder trial moves to closing arguments Tuesday
September 28, 2026 / 10:03 PM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- Caleb Flynn, who appeared on "American Idol," is on trial for allegedly murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn.
- Prosecutors claim Flynn staged a home invasion and killed his wife while having an affair.
- Testimony from Flynn's alleged mistress, Alleigha Botner, detailed their affair and conversations about killing Ashley.
- AI-generated love songs and over 100,000 text messages exchanged between Flynn and Botner were presented as evidence.
- Flynn reported a home invasion and claimed a burglar shot his wife, but police found no evidence of a break-in.
- The defense argued that no gunshot residue was found on Flynn and that none of his wife's blood was on him.
- Closing arguments are scheduled for Tuesday, after which jury deliberations will begin.