Event Brief
American Idol singer Caleb Flynn convicted in wife death
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 29, 2026 at 4:20 PM ET
Summary: Former “American Idol” singer Caleb Flynn was convicted of fatally shooting his wife, Ashley, prosecutors said. They alleged he staged a home invasion after the February shooting. Flynn claimed Ashley was killed by a burglar.
WHO: Caleb Flynn; Ashley Flynn
WHAT: Convicted of fatally shooting his wife; prosecutors alleged he staged a home invasion; Flynn claimed a burglar killed her.
WHEN: Sep 29, 2026 at 4:11 PM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: Prosecutors alleged Flynn staged a home invasion after shooting his wife; Flynn disputed that account, saying a burglar killed Ashley.
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