Videos of former American Idol contestants Caleb Flynn After he was arrested over her death, loving words for his wife emerged online, fueling the debate surrounding the case.
Flynn, 39, was arrested on February 19 and charged with multiple felonies in the death of his wife, Ashley Flynn, 37. Ohio According to reports cited by the New York Post. Investigators say he shot their two daughters while she slept in a nearby room and then staged the scene to look like a home invasion.
Authorities said Flynn called 911 around 2:30 a.m. local time, claiming an intruder had broken into the house and shot his wife. “Oh my God, someone broke into my house … my wife, she was shot twice in the head,” he told a dispatcher, according to audio cited in media reports.
Responding officers initially observed signs of a break-in and began searching using drones and K-9 units. Dispatch logs reportedly showed the garage door was open and a possible intruder was still inside.
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However, investigators later concluded they had been misled by what court documents described as a “crime scene layout.” Ashley Flynn, a teacher and volleyball coach, was found shot in her bedroom.
Authorities determined Ashley, Caleb and their two daughters were the only people in the home at the time. Court records show the children were sleeping during the incident.
Flynn has pleaded not guilty. During his arraignment, he told the judge, “I’m just trying to take care of my girls. I’m not a risk.” Bond’s deposit was set at $2 million, which his lawyers said was too high.
Audition video goes viral again
Following his arrest, footage of Flynn’s 2013 audition was released american idol began to spread widely on the Internet. In the video, Flynn spoke fondly of his wife during an interview in his hometown.
“I love my wife more than anything… I love her,” he said.
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The contrast between the video and the accusations sparked widespread discussion.
A viral post retweeted by TheLesbianMafia Podcast states: “Former American Idol contestant and church music pastor Caleb Flynn has been arrested… and charged with murdering his wife,” while criticizing what the post describes as a brand of “right-wing family values.”
Authorities have not yet commented on social media speculation or political claims circulating online.
The investigation remains ongoing as the community mourns the death of Ashley Flynn and legal proceedings against Flynn continue.
