‘American Idol’ alum charged with wife’s murder loses fight to get his trial moved
A judge also denied a motion from prosecutors to sequester the jury; Caleb Flynn's murder trial is scheduled to start in September. More
August 25, 2026
Caleb Flynn
Caleb Flynn, who appeared on season 12 of “American Idol,” is charged with killing his wife and attempting to stage the scene to look like a burglary.
‘American Idol’ contestant charged with murder wants case moved, prosecutors want jury sequestered
Caleb Flynn is accused of killing his wife, Ashley Flynn, in their home and then claiming she was attacked by a burglar. More
August 18, 2026
Caleb Flynn’s children will have to confront dad face-to-face at murder trial
Prosecutors had asked to invoke rights of child witnesses to prevent Caleb Flynn's children from seeing their father while testifying. More
July 8, 2026
Jury will visit murder scene, but Caleb Flynn won’t
Caleb Flynn's murder trial is scheduled to begin on May 4; he has pleaded not guilty to killing his wife, Ashley Flynn. More
April 26, 2026
‘American Idol’ contestant charged with murder wants jury to see scene
Caleb Flynn has pleaded not guilty to charges that he murdered his wife, Ashley Flynn, and staged the scene to look like a burglary. More
April 19, 2026
Caleb Flynn’s murder trial races ahead despite 4-day delay
Prosecutors have asked for a brief delay to Caleb Flynn's scheduled murder trial, citing an expert report. More
April 14, 2026
Caleb Flynn abruptly withdraws motion at hearing for gag order
Caleb Flynn's attorney said the defendant is ready to proceed to trial later this month on charges he murdered his wife. More
April 10, 2026
Former reality TV contestant charged with murder agrees that judge can stay on case
Prosecutors say Caleb Flynn shot and killed his wife, Ashley Flynn, and then attempted to stage the scene to look like a burglary. More
April 6, 2026
Trial date set for former ‘American Idol’ contestant charged with murder
Caleb Flynn has pleaded not guilty to charges that he killed his wife and staged the scene to look like a burglary. More
March 30, 2026
‘American Idol’ alum Caleb Flynn indicted for wife’s murder
Caleb Flynn is reportedly being held on a $3.5 million bond after he was indicted on 11 counts for the murder of his wife. More
March 19, 2026
Former ‘American Idol’ contestant charged with murdering wife
Caleb Flynn is charged with murder, felonious assault and tampering with evidence in the death of his wife, Ashley Flynn. More
February 20, 2026