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‘American Idol’ alum on trial for murder allegedly told mistress he was ‘willing to sacrifice’ daughters

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'American Idol' alum Caleb Flynn is one trial for murdering his wife, and his mistress is revealing their shocking text messages

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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Investigators testify in ‘American Idol’ contestant’s murder trial that home robbery appeared staged (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Published Sep 22, 2026
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Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation agents testified there were no defensive wounds on Ashley Flynn's body and the garage door lock showed no signs of being forced.
New York Post
Caleb Flynn’s ex-mistress reveals her new feelings about ‘American Idol’ alum after he ‘murdered his wife for her’ (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 23, 2026
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The ex-mistress of former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn said in court Wednesday she now loathes him because she believes he’s a murderer.
Fox News
Mistress says she gave ‘American Idol’ contestant ultimatum before wife’s killing blew up affair (opens Fox News)
Published Sep 24, 2026
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Caleb Flynn's mistress testified he talked about wanting Ashley Flynn dead and once said he was thinking about ways to kill her before the shooting.
New York Post
‘American Idol’ alum Caleb Flynn’s ex-mistress sobs as she reads her text about wanting to kill his wife at murder trial (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 24, 2026
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Former “American Idol” star Caleb Flynn’s mistress sobbed in court Wednesday as she read a text message she sent saying she wanted to kill his wife, according to footage.
CBS News
Mistress testifies in trial of "American Idol" contestant charged in wife's murder (opens CBS News)
Published Sep 24, 2026
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Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant, is charged with killing his wife Ashley Flynn in February and then staging the crime scene.
Fox News
Mistress told ‘American Idol’ contestant she wanted ‘to kill’ wife but testified divorce, not murder, was plan (opens Fox News)
Published Sep 25, 2026
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Alleigha Botner testified about Caleb Flynn's eerie remark after Ashley Flynn's death and the final messages exchanged before the shooting.
The Oregonian
‘American Idol’ alum on trial for murder allegedly told mistress he was ‘willing to sacrifice’ daughters (opens The Oregonian)
Published Sep 25, 2026
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'American Idol' alum Caleb Flynn is one trial for murdering his wife, and his mistress is revealing their shocking text messages

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