Former “American Idol” Contestant Accused of Killing Wife, Staging Scene to Look Like Burglary

Ashley Flynn, a beloved volleyball coach and mom of two, was found dead by police in her home earlier this week

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  • Caleb Flynn was taken into custody on several charges, including murder; he has pleaded not guilty to all the charges against him
  • Caleb was a contestant in American Idol Season 12 more than a decade ago
  • In an interview with the show in 2013, he praised his wife, saying he “loved her more than anything”

Authorities in Ohio have charged a former American Idol contestant in connection with the death of his wife.

The victim, 37-year-old Ashley Flynn, was pronounced dead after police responded to a Tipp City, Ohio, home early in the morning on Monday, Feb. 16, the Tipp City Police Department said in a statement.

Authorities were at the residence to respond to a 911 call, made by the woman’s husband Caleb Flynn, who claimed he was reporting a burglary, police said in the statement…

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