Former American Idol contestant found guilty of killing wife during affair
Caleb Flynn convicted of aggravated murder in shooting of Ashley Flynn, a schoolteacher and volleyball coach
TL;DR
- Caleb Flynn, a former Ohio music pastor and American Idol contestant, was convicted of murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn.
- Ashley Flynn was found dead from two gunshot wounds to the head at the couple's home.
- Prosecutors argued Caleb Flynn staged a burglary to cover up the murder.
- Evidence presented included testimony from Flynn's former girlfriend about his long-term affair and fantasies of killing his wife.
- Flynn's defense team argued that his infidelity did not equate to murder and that the state lacked physical evidence.
- Flynn, who previously appeared on American Idol, faces up to life in prison and is scheduled to be sentenced on October 5th.