Caleb Flynn verdict: Former 'American Idol' singer convicted in wife's murder

145 reports from 142 outlets in 1 language · first reported 2026-09-28 20:51 UTC · updated 2026-09-30 01:30 UTC · JSON

Caleb Flynn, a former contestant on the television show "American Idol," was found guilty of murdering his wife.^[1–10] The jury convicted Flynn on all nine counts, including murder, assault, and tampering with evidence.^[7] The incident occurred in their Ohio home in February.^[7]

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1. Former American Idol singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting wifePublished by ealingtimes.co.uk, bridportnews.co.uk, gazetteherald.co.uk, ludlowadvertiser.co.uk, borehamwoodtimes.co.uk, eveshamjournal.co.uk, eppingforestguardian.co.uk, hertsad.co.uk, countytimes.co.uk, theargus.co.uk, cravenherald.co.uk, eveningnews24.co.uk and 32 more · 2026-09-29 21:32 UTC
2. Caleb Flynn verdict: Former 'American Idol' singer convicted in wife's murderPublished by fox32chicago.com, fox5ny.com, ktvu.com, fox35orlando.com, fox7austin.com, fox26houston.com, fox29.com, fox5dc.com, foxla.com, fox5atlanta.com, fox2detroit.com, fox13seattle.com · 2026-09-29 20:28 UTC
3. Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wifePublished by ksl.com, wccbcharlotte.com, wxyz.com, koaa.com, 10news.com, netscape.com, durangoherald.com, lethbridgeherald.com, toronto.citynews.ca, newsday.com · 2026-09-29 22:30 UTC
4. Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn is on trial in wife's killing. He says a burglar did itPublished by citizensvoice.com, courant.com, bostonherald.com, wral.com, timescolonist.com, clickondetroit.com, clickorlando.com · 2026-09-28 21:15 UTC
5. Both prosecution and defense rest their case in trial of 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn, accused of murdering his wifePublished by ky3.com, fox19.com, foxcarolina.com, hometownstations.com, kwtx.com · 2026-09-30 01:30 UTC
6. Caleb Flynn, former 'American Idol' contestant, found guilty of murdering his wifePublished by abc17news.com, cbs58.com, ktvz.com, kesq.com, keyt.com · 2026-09-29 23:10 UTC
7. Former ‘American Idol’ singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wifePublished by wlns.com, lasvegassun.com, timescolonist.com, yakimaherald.com, wwaytv3.com · 2026-09-29 21:02 UTC
8. Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wife | National NewsPublished by ottumwacourier.com, washtimesherald.com, postregister.com · 2026-09-29 22:06 UTC
9. Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wife | NationalPublished by idahostatejournal.com, couriernews.com, union-bulletin.com · 2026-09-29 21:02 UTC
10. Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn is on trial in wife's killingPublished by wsbradio.com, wdbo.com, wokv.com · 2026-09-28 21:04 UTC
11. Jury finds 'American Idol' alum, church worship leader Caleb Flynn guilty of murdering wife AshleyPublished by crossmap.com, christianpost.com · 2026-09-29 22:30 UTC
12. Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn guilty in wife's killingPublished by wokv.com, wsbradio.com · 2026-09-29 22:13 UTC
13. Caleb Flynn, Former 'American Idol' Singer, Found Guilty of Wife's Murdertoday.com · en · 2026-09-30 00:28 UTC
14. American Idol alum Caleb Flynn found guilty of wife's murdermusic-news.com · en · 2026-09-30 00:00 UTC
15. Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wife – Butler Eaglebutlereagle.com · en · 2026-09-29 23:15 UTC
16. American Idol star Caleb Flynn found guilty of murdering wife as he sobs at court verdictdailystar.co.uk · en · 2026-09-29 22:32 UTC
17. Former American Idol star Caleb Flynn sobs as he is found guilty of murdering wifemirror.co.uk · en · 2026-09-29 22:20 UTC
18. Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wife | Associated Presswfmz.com · en · 2026-09-29 22:06 UTC
19. Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wife | Nation Worldthesunchronicle.com · en · 2026-09-29 22:06 UTC
20. Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wife | Crimenews8000.com · en · 2026-09-29 22:06 UTC
21. Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Caleb Flynn Found Guilty of Wife’s Murderthewrap.com · en · 2026-09-29 22:05 UTC
22. Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Caleb Flynn Found Guilty of Murdering His Wifebillboard.com · en · 2026-09-29 21:52 UTC
23. Ex-'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn convicted of killing wifeboston.com · en · 2026-09-29 21:45 UTC
24. Caleb Flynn, former ‘American Idol' singer, found guilty of wife's murdernbcboston.com · en · 2026-09-29 21:37 UTC
25. American Idol's Caleb Flynn Guilty of Murdering Ashley Flynnoxygen.com · en · 2026-09-29 21:20 UTC
26. Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wife - Boston News, Weather, Sportswhdh.com · en · 2026-09-29 21:18 UTC
27. American Idol Alum Caleb Flynn Found Guilty in Wife's Murderusmagazine.com · en · 2026-09-29 21:05 UTC
28. Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wife | National Entertainmentpentictonherald.ca · en · 2026-09-29 21:03 UTC
29. Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wife | Newsapplevalleynewsnow.com · en · 2026-09-29 21:02 UTC
30. Former Pastor and ‘American Idol’ Singer Caleb Flynn Convicted of Fatally Shooting His Wifewww1.cbn.com · en · 2026-09-29 20:54 UTC
31. Ex-'American Idol' Contestant Caleb Flynn Found Guilty In Murder Of Wifedeadline.com · en · 2026-09-29 20:43 UTC
32. American Idol's Caleb Flynn Found Guilty of Wife's Murder: Case Timelinenewsweek.com · en · 2026-09-29 20:43 UTC
33. Ex-‘American Idol’ Contestant Caleb Flynn Found Guilty of Murdering Wifevariety.com · en · 2026-09-29 20:35 UTC
34. Former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn found guilty of murdering wifebbc.com · en · 2026-09-29 20:25 UTC
35. Caleb Flynn, former ‘American Idol’ contestant, found guilty of murdering his wifekrdo.com · en · 2026-09-29 20:17 UTC
36. Caleb Flynn, former 'American Idol' contestant, found guilty of murdering his wife - LocalNews8.comlocalnews8.com · en · 2026-09-29 20:17 UTC
37. Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wife | National/Worldtelegraphherald.com · en · 2026-09-29 20:15 UTC
38. Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wife | Ap Wireelpasoinc.com · en · 2026-09-29 20:08 UTC
39. Former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn found guilty of killing his wife who encouraged him to chase his dreamsaol.com · en · 2026-09-29 20:06 UTC
40. American Idol pastor Caleb Flynn cries in court as he is found GUILTY in murder of wife shot dead while she sleptthesun.ie · en · 2026-09-29 20:04 UTC
41. Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wife - Medicine Hat NewsMedicine Hat Newsmedicinehatnews.com · en · 2026-09-29 19:58 UTC
42. 'American Idol' contestant Caleb Flynn found guilty in wife's murderfoxnews.com · en · 2026-09-29 19:50 UTC
43. 'American Idol' alum Caleb Flynn convicted of murdering his wifewrganews.com · en · 2026-09-29 19:50 UTC
44. Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wife - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sportswsvn.com · en · 2026-09-29 19:40 UTC
45. ‘American Idol’ alum Caleb Flynn ‘made a choice’ to kill wife, prosecutors argue in close of murder trialnypost.com · en · 2026-09-29 17:11 UTC
46. 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn on trial in wife's killing – NBC New Yorknbcnewyork.com · en · 2026-09-29 13:11 UTC
47. 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn on trial in wife's killing – NBC Connecticutnbcconnecticut.com · en · 2026-09-29 13:11 UTC
48. 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn on trial in wife's killing – NBC Los Angelesnbclosangeles.com · en · 2026-09-29 13:11 UTC
49. 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn on trial in wife's killing – NBC Chicagonbcchicago.com · en · 2026-09-29 13:11 UTC
50. 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn on trial in wife's killing – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worthnbcdfw.com · en · 2026-09-29 13:11 UTC
51. 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn on trial in wife's killing – NBC4 Washingtonnbcwashington.com · en · 2026-09-29 13:11 UTC
52. 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn on trial in wife's killing – NBC 6 South Floridanbcmiami.com · en · 2026-09-29 13:11 UTC
53. 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn on trial in wife's killing – NBC 7 San Diegonbcsandiego.com · en · 2026-09-29 13:11 UTC
54. 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn on trial in wife's killing – NBC Bay Areanbcbayarea.com · en · 2026-09-29 13:11 UTC
55. Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn is on trial in wife's killing. He says a burglar did it – Brandon Sunbrandonsun.com · en · 2026-09-28 20:52 UTC
56. Former 'American Idol' singer Caleb Flynn is on trial in wife's killing. He says a burglar did it – Winnipeg Free Presswinnipegfreepress.com · en · 2026-09-28 20:52 UTC