Authorities in Ohio have charged former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn in connection with the death of his wife, Ashley Flynn. Law enforcement officials said the charge stems from a fatal shooting that took place at their home, according to statements released by local authorities.
Investigators allege that Ashley Flynn was found with a gunshot wound and later pronounced dead. Officials have charged Caleb Flynn with murder, and court records show the case is now moving through the legal system. Details surrounding the circumstances of the shooting have not been fully released, and authorities have indicated that the investigation remains ongoing.
Flynn first gained national attention as a contestant on American Idol, where he appeared during a recent season of the long-running singing competition. His time on the show brought him into the public eye, but this case now places him at the center of a serious criminal matter.
No additional information about court dates or potential pleas has been confirmed.