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Caleb Flynn, Former 'American Idol' Contestant, Charged With Wife's Murder in Ohio

Investigators allege he used a 9mm handgun, staging the scene to resemble a break‑in.

Overview

  • Flynn pleaded not guilty at a Friday arraignment as a judge set his bond at $2 million, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 26.
  • Authorities released 911 audio in which Flynn reports a break‑in and says his wife was shot while their two daughters slept nearby.
  • Court records cite two shell casings by the bed, an open truck console where Flynn said he kept his handgun, and a refrigerator positioned to block a garage side door.
  • Police say the crime scene appeared manipulated to mislead investigators, and multiple agencies, including the FBI and Ohio BCI, are assisting in the ongoing probe.
  • Flynn’s attorney criticized the case as rushed and signaled plans to challenge the charges, while the police chief defended the investigation’s pace and thoroughness.