# Former ‘American Idol’ contestant sentenced to life for wife’s murder

https://mins.news/en/item/87248

- NBC News, 2026-10-05 22:53 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/former-american-idol-contestant-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-wife-s-murder-271076933989

> Caleb Flynn was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife. He broke down as his daughters’ victim impact statements were read in court and continues to maintain that he is innocent.

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