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Ex-American Idol singer convicted of wife's murder

Caleb Flynn, a former pastor and contestant on American Idol, has been convicted of murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn. Prosecutors presented evidence that Flynn staged a burglary to cover up the crime, which occurred while he was engaged in an affair. He faces a potential sentence of life in prison without parole. AI

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Ex-American Idol singer convicted of wife's murder

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Ex-American Idol singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wife

    A former Ohio music pastor who once appeared on American Idol was convicted of murder on Tuesday in the killing of his wife while he was having an affair. Prosecutors said Caleb Flynn, 40, staged a home invasion in February after shooting his wife, Ashley Flynn, a 37-year-old tea…