Caleb Flynn, 39 \u2014 a self-described devout Christian and former American Idol contestant \u2014 has been charged with murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, 37, inside their Ohio home while their two young daughters slept nearby.<\/p>\n
Authorities say Flynn called 911 around 2:30 a.m., claiming an intruder had broken in and shot his wife. Officers initially observed signs of forced entry and launched a large search using drones and K-9 units. However, investigators later determined the scene had been staged to resemble a home invasion.<\/p>\n
Ashley, a teacher and volleyball coach, was found shot in the head in the bedroom. Police now allege Flynn used a 9mm handgun and attempted to mislead authorities. Only Flynn, his wife, and their two daughters were inside the home at the time.<\/p>\n
Flynn was indicted on murder and evidence-tampering charges and pleaded not guilty. His bond was set at $2 million. Prosecutors say the alleged staging misled investigators in the early hours of the case.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Caleb Flynn, 39 \u2014 a self-described devout Christian and former American Idol contestant \u2014 has been charged with murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, 37, inside their Ohio home while their two young daughters slept nearby. Authorities say Flynn called 911 around 2:30 a.m., claiming an intruder had broken in and shot his wife. Officers initially…<\/p>\n