‘American Idol’ Contestant Caleb Flynn Sentenced to Life in Jail With out Parole for Spouse’s Homicide

Former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn has been sentenced after being discovered responsible of murdering his spouse Ashley Flynn.

The 40-year-old former music pastor was sentenced to life in jail with out the opportunity of parole on Monday (October 5) in Ohio.

The sentencing comes lower than every week after a jury discovered Caleb responsible on all 9 counts towards him.

Caleb Flynn maintains his innocence at sentencing

Before studying his sentence, Caleb addressed the court docket and have become emotional whereas talking about his two daughters and Ashley.

He apologized for his lies and different actions that brought about his household ache, however continued to take care of that he didn’t kill his spouse.

“I’ve sadly lied about loads of issues during the last couple of years, however as I stand right here earlier than God, who’s my final decide, I’m not mendacity,” he mentioned, in accordance with ABC News. “I didn’t kill my spouse.”

Caleb added that he plans to proceed preventing to show his innocence. His legal professional beforehand mentioned that they anticipated to enchantment the conviction.

Last month, Caleb was found guilty of aggravated homicide, three counts of homicide, two counts of felonious assault and three counts of tampering with proof in reference to Ashley‘s killing.

Ashley, 37, was shot twice within the head on the couple’s residence in Tipp City, Ohio, on February 16.

Prosecutors argued throughout the trial that Caleb killed his spouse and staged the scene to seem like an intruder had damaged into their residence. They additionally argued that his affair with one other girl was a part of his motive.

Among the proof introduced at trial had been messages between Caleb and the lady with whom he was having an affair. In one message despatched the evening earlier than Ashley‘s killing, he wrote, “I select you. I’m free. Actions will come tomorrow.”

Caleb appeared on Season 12 of American Idol in 2013. He acquired a golden ticket to Hollywood, however was eradicated early within the competitors.

We previously reported on Caleb being found guilty on all counts in Ashley‘s murder.

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