Former American Idol contestant sentenced to life in prison for murdering wife
Caleb Flynn, a former music pastor from Ohio, fatally shot his wife Ashley in February before trying to cover it up.
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Notable Quotes
"I made vows to Ashley on our wedding day. I failed those vows."
— Caleb Flynn , Celebrity
"Dear Daddy, I don't even know where to start. How could you do such a thing?"
— Caleb Flynn , Celebrity
"Mommy was the perfect person... And then you chose to kill the only mother I ever had."
— Caleb Flynn , Celebrity
"You made me feel like an idiot thinking I could trust you."
— Caleb Flynn , Celebrity
"Ashley loved Jesus with her whole heart."
— Ashley Flynn , Other
Key People
Caleb Flynn's former mistress who testified against him in court.
The wife of Caleb Flynn, who was fatally shot by him.
A former American Idol contestant and music pastor found guilty of murdering his wife.
Judge Jeannine Pratt presided over Caleb Flynn's sentencing hearing.
Kayla Keyt is Ashley Flynn's sister who read a victim impact statement during the trial.
Patrick Mulligan is Caleb Flynn's defense attorney.
Prosecuting attorney in Caleb Flynn's murder trial.
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Caleb Flynn, a former music pastor from Ohio, fatally shot his wife Ashley in February before trying to cover it up.
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