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Former ‘American Idol’ contestant charged with murder, staging crime scene in wife’s slaying in Ohio
Caleb Flynn faces murder, felonious assault, and tampering charges after allegedly staging his wife's death as a burglary; bond set at $2 million, police said.
- Caleb Carl Flynn, a former American Idol contestant, was arrested and charged with the murder of his wife, Ashley Flynn, who was found shot dead in their home in Tipp City, Ohio, on February 16, 2026.
- Flynn is charged with one count of murder, two counts of felonious assault, and two counts of tampering with evidence; he pleaded not guilty and was held on a $2 million bond.
- Ashley Flynn was found shot twice in the head with evidence suggesting the scene had been staged to look like a break-in, with shell casings and signs of forced entry noted by police.
- The investigation remains active, with Tipp City Police Chief Greg Adkins and the local community providing support amid the complex probe.
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Former ‘American Idol’ contestant charged in wife’s killing, allegedly staging crime scene in his Ohio home
Authorities in Ohio have arrested and charged a former contestant on “American Idol” with shooting and killing his wife and staging the crime scene to mislead investigators.
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Authorities in Ohio have arrested and charged a former contestant on “American Idol” with shooting and killing his wife and staging the crime scene to mislead investigators.
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Former 'American Idol' contestant charged with murder, staging crime scene in wife's slaying in Ohio
Authorities in Ohio have arrested and charged a former contestant on “American Idol” with shooting and killing his wife and staging the crime scene to mislead investigators.
·United States
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