# Former American Idol contestant and pastor found guilty of murdering wife

https://mins.news/en/item/79280

- BBC News, 2026-09-29 20:25 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5rm9gv7n07xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant and Ohio music pastor, was found guilty of murdering his wife, Ashley. Prosecutors said he shot her while she slept and then claimed burglars were responsible. He was also convicted on eight other charges and faces life in prison without parole.

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