‘American Idol’ Alum Caleb Flynn
Shot Wife To Death With Their Kids In Other Room: Court Docs
Published
February 21, 2026
5:07 AM PST
The “American Idol” alum charged with murdering his wife allegedly shot her inside their Ohio home while their two children slept in another room, according to a new report.
Caleb Flynn was arrested Thursday on charges of murder, assault and tampering with evidence in connection with the fatal shooting of his wife Ashley in their Tipp City home, just north of Dayton, police said.
The Dayton Daily News obtained a police affidavit, stating the couple’s two daughters were home at the time of the shooting, but did not wake up and were still in their bedroom when police arrived on scene. The family’s two Goldendoodles were also in the house during the shooting, according to the affidavit.
Police say Caleb shot Ashley in the head but tried to cover up the murder by trying to make it look like a fatal home invasion burglary. Cops found Ashley in bed with at least one gunshot wound to the head and two spent shells on the floor nearby, the docs say.
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TMZ obtained 911 audio, which revealed that Caleb made an emotional call to a dispatcher, claiming an intruder broke into their house and shot Ashley, who was “white as a ghost.” Police have not released a motive.
Caleb is now being held on $2 million bail after pleading not guilty during his first court appearance Friday.
During Season 12 of “American Idol,” Caleb fell short at his audition and didn’t make the cut for the show.
