American Idol contestant on trial for wife's murder

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 21 Sept, 18:43

Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant and pastor, is on trial for the killing of his wife, Ashley.

Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant and pastor, is on trial for the killing of his wife, Ashley, 37. Prosecutors allege he texted a mistress about ways to kill his wife months before staging her death as a break-in. Flynn's defence of burglary is under scrutiny in court.

How it is being reported

• ‘American Idol’ contestant Caleb Flynn sobs as court sees gruesome photos of Ashley’s execution: ‘Hair and brain matter’New York Post · 21 Sept, 22:35
• Harrowing hints at how cheating American Idol pastor Caleb Flynn's wife was murdered shared in court, as sobbing suspect's burglary defense comes under serious scrutiny: Live updatesDaily Mail · 21 Sept, 16:35
• ‘American Idol’ contestant’s 100K texts with mistress show motive in wife’s murder, prosecutors sayFox News · 21 Sept, 15:59

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