Former 'American Idol' Contestant Arrested & Charged with Murdering His Wife
Former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn has been arrested for murder.
The 39-year-old former music pastor competed during the singing reality competition show’s 12th season, and at the time he said he loved his wife, Ashley Flynn, “more than anything.” Deadline reports that he has been arrested in Ohio for her murder, and charged with two counts each of felonious assault and tampering with evidence.
He was charged in Miami County Municipal Court and pleaded not guilty in a video-arraignment from Miami County Jail on Friday (February 20).
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He told his judge that he wanted to take care of his daughters and said he is not a risk. His bail was set at $2 million and he is next due in court on February 26.
Tipp City Police Chief Greg Adkins released the following statement to the press: “The family and community deserve a thorough, professional and compassionate investigation into this very sensitive matter. As a result of the investigation, probable cause existed to charge Caleb Flynn with the murder of his wife. Due to the ongoing nature of this case, specific investigative details will not be released at this time.”
Caleb was featured in the “Road to Hollywood” interview from 2013, saying, “I absolutely love the Lord, and I love my wife more than anything. She is very, very pretty. I love her. I’m just a normal person who absolutely loves to sing more than anything in the world.”