Former American Idol contestant convicted of wife's murder
What happened
A jury convicted 40-year-old Caleb Flynn, a former Ohio music pastor and American Idol contestant, of the aggravated murder of his wife, Ashley Flynn.
Prosecutors successfully argued that Flynn shot his wife twice in the back of the head while she slept at their Tipp City home on February 16, subsequently staging the scene to resemble a home invasion.
Why it matters
The conviction concludes a high-profile case involving a public figure who had initially claimed an intruder was responsible for his wife's death, and Flynn now faces sentencing scheduled for October 5.
Context
During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence that Flynn was involved in an extramarital affair at the time of the shooting.
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- Extra Former American Idol contestant found guilty of wife’s murder
- Springfield News Sun Jury finds Caleb Flynn guilty of killing wife; sentencing scheduled for Monday