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Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn charged with murder, staging crime scene in wife

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Caleb Flynn, 37, appeared in season 12 of "American Idol." He was arrested by Tipp City police last week and charged with murder, assault and tampering with evidence.

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  1. Deadline

    Former 'American Idol' Contestant Caleb Flynn Arrested For Wife's Murder (opens Deadline)

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    Caleb Flynn, who competed in 2013 on American Idol, proclaiming then that he loved his wife "more than anything," has been arrested for her murder.

  2. The Daily Caller

    ‘American Idol’ Contestant Caleb Flynn Suspected In Wife’s Murder After Telling 911 Dispatchers Someone Shot Her (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Audio seemed to capture “American Idol” alum Caleb Flynn in hysterics, claiming he found his wife shot in the head. But he was ultimately charged for murder.

  3. Variety

    Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Caleb Flynn Charged With Wife’s Murder (opens Variety)

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    Caleb Flynn, who competed on "American Idol" in 2013, was arrested and charged with murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, in Ohio on Thursday.

  4. New York Post

    ‘American Idol’ alum Caleb Flynn, charged with murdering wife, holds back tears in court — as mugshot revealed (opens New York Post)

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    Former American Idol contestant, Caleb Flynn appeared in court on Friday after being charged with the murder of his wife in her sleep.

  5. Fox News

    Ex-American Idol contestant charged in wife's murder previously described as 'very talented' church leader (opens Fox News)

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    Ohio church leader Caleb Flynn accused of killing wife Ashley Flynn, then calling 911 claiming intruder broke into Tipp City home and shot her.

  6. Kokomo Tribune

    Former (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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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. Caleb Flynn pleaded

  7. The Hollywood Reporter

    Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Charged in Wife’s Murder as 911 Call Is Released (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Caleb Flynn was arrested on Thursday and now faces a murder charge after his wife, Ashley Flynn, was found shot to death inside their home.

  8. Fox News

    Family of Ohio teacher ‘clinging to faith’ after ex-'American Idol' contestant husband charged with her murder (opens Fox News)

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    Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant, allegedly murdered wife Ashley Flynn, an Ohio teacher and volleyball coach, in their Tipp City home Monday.

  9. CBS News

    Former "American Idol" contestant Caleb Flynn charged with murder, staging crime scene in wife (opens CBS News)

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    Caleb Flynn, 37, appeared in season 12 of "American Idol." He was arrested by Tipp City police last week and charged with murder, assault and tampering with evidence.