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Former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn convicted of murdering wife in Ohio

An Ohio jury found Caleb Flynn guilty on nine counts, with sentencing set for October 5.

Updated Sep 29, 2026 · 23:04 UTC2 reports

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Former 'American Idol' contestant Caleb Flynn was found guilty of nine charges, including aggravated murder and tampering with evidence, in the death of his wife, Ashley Flynn.[Fox News · CBS News]
Prosecutors argued Flynn shot his wife in their Tipp City home and staged a break-in, citing messages detailing a secret affair and statements about wanting her dead.[Fox News · CBS News]
Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 5, and defense attorneys expect to appeal the verdict.[Fox News]

Caleb Flynn was convicted of nine counts, including aggravated murder, three murder charges, two felonious assault charges, and three tampering-with-evidence charges.[Fox News · CBS News]
Flynn's sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 5.[Fox News · CBS News]
Flynn's former mistress testified about their affair and presented text messages containing statements in which Flynn discussed wanting his wife dead.[Fox News · CBS News]
Defense attorney Patrick Mulligan expects to file an appeal following the verdict.[Fox News · CBS News]

Law enforcement has not recovered the firearm alleged to have been used in the murder.[Fox News · CBS News]
There were no eyewitnesses to the shooting and testing revealed no gunshot residue on Flynn.[Fox News]

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