{
  "id": 10807915,
  "title": "Ex-American Idol singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wife",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/ex-american-idol-singer-caleb-flynn-convicted-of-fatally-shooting-his",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T23:32:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3369260/ex-american-idol-singer-caleb-flynn-convicted-fatally-shooting-his-wife"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "A former Ohio music pastor who once appeared on American Idol was convicted of murder on Tuesday in the killing of his wife while he was having an affair. Prosecutors said Caleb Flynn, 40, staged a home invasion in February after shooting his wife, Ashley Flynn, a 37-year-old teacher and volleyball coach. Flynn, who claimed his wife was killed by a burglar, could get up to life in prison without…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}