Former American Idol singer convicted of fatally shooting his wife
Caleb Flynn, who claimed his wife was killed by a burglar, could now be sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole.
Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant and pastor from Ohio, has been found guilty of murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, while he was having an extramarital affair. The 40-year-old staged a home invasion in February, shooting his 37-year-old wife, who was also a teacher and volleyball coach. Prosecutors claim Flynn staged the crime, stating that his fingerprints and DNA were found at the scene, despite the fact that no gun was recovered.
Flynn's testimony during the trial revealed that he had been texting his lover, claiming his wife was a source of misery and that he wanted to kill her. His lawyer argued that Flynn's infidelity did not equate to murder, emphasizing that his unfaithfulness was separate from the act of killing his wife. Flynn's sentencing is scheduled for Monday, and he faces up to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
The judge dismissed the jury after Flynn sobbed and shook his head in compliance as the verdicts were read.
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