‘American Idol’ contestant charged with murdering wife after claiming it was a home invasion
A devout Christian “American Idol” contestant has been charged with murdering his wife while their kids slept nearby — after first claiming it was a home invasion.
Caleb Flynn, 39, allegedly shot Ashley Flynn, 37, in the head while their two daughters were asleep at their Tipp County home on Monday, WHIO reported.
Flynn, who competed on “American Idol” in 2013, was booked into a Miami County Jail on Thursday evening, the outlet reported.
Authorities responded to reports of a burglary at Ashley and Caleb Flynn’s Tipp City, Ohio, home in the early morning hours of Monday, Feb. 16.Facebook / Ashley Flynn
The devout Christian has been charged with homicide, felonious assault, and tampering with evidence.
Ashley’s death was initially reported as a break-in at the family’s home.
A tribute made for Ashley Flynn after she was killed.Tipp City Schools
Officers initially responded to reports of a possible burglary, noting a potential intruder inside the house and an open garage door, according to dispatch logs obtained by WHIO.
As of Thursday afternoon, no suspects had been identified by police. Autopsy results are pending.Facebook / Ashley Flynn
“Someone broke into the RP [reporting person’s] house, unknown if they are still there. Garage door is open,” the dispatcher said. “There was apparently a female shot in the head. Is not responding currently.”
Caleb has been charged with murder, two counts of felonious assault with a deadly weapon and two counts of tampering with evidenceFacebook / Ashley Flynn
According to WHIO, dispatch logs indicated someone inside the house called 911 and reported that Ashley was shot in the head. WHIO TV
“Squad is en route; they aren’t staged yet. Are they good to respond in?” the dispatcher asked.
On Monday, investigators told News Center 7 that only Ashley, Caleb and their two children were inside the home when someone broke in.Facebook / Ashley Flynn
“Yes, one person only,” a first responder replied, according to the outlet.
Only Ashley, Caleb and their two daughters were inside the house at the time, investigators later determined.
Caleb and Ashley Flynn before the deadly burglary killed Ashley.Facebook / Ashley Flynn
“RP and juvenile daughter are locked in a bedroom,” the dispatcher told police, according to the outlet. “Just a correction — the juveniles are going to be in their own rooms asleep currently.”
Investigators enter the family’s home after the shooting.WHIO TV
In an earlier statement to Fox News Digital, Tipp City Chief Greg Adkins said he believes the incident is isolated.WHIO TV
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Flynn allegedly shot his wife in the head with a 9mm handgun before attempting to stage the crime scene as a home invasion to try and mislead authorities.
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