Caleb Flynn convicted of murdering wife in Ohio

Caleb Flynn, a former music pastor and ‘American Idol’ contestant, has been found guilty of the murder of his wife, Ashley Flynn. A Miami County jury in Tipp City, Ohio, returned the verdict on Tuesday after approximately two hours of deliberation.

The conviction covers nine charges, including aggravated murder and tampering with evidence. Flynn had initially misled authorities following the February 16, 2026, incident, claiming an intruder had entered their home and shot his wife. However, investigators found that Ashley, a schoolteacher and volleyball coach, had been shot twice in the back of the head while she was sleeping.

During the trial, Flynn’s former mistress, Alleigha Botner, testified regarding text messages in which Flynn expressed a desire to kill his wife. Flynn faces a potential sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. Sentencing is scheduled for October 5.