‘American Idol’ Alum Caleb Flynn Allegedly Killed Spouse Whereas Children Slept Close by

The “American Idol” alum charged with murdering his spouse allegedly shot her inside their Ohio dwelling whereas their two kids slept in one other room, in keeping with a brand new report.

Caleb Flynn was arrested Thursday on expenses of homicide, assault and tampering with proof in reference to the deadly taking pictures of his spouse Ashley of their Tipp Metropolis dwelling, simply north of Dayton, police mentioned. 

The Dayton Every day Information obtained a police affidavit, stating the couple’s two daughters have been dwelling on the time of the taking pictures, however didn’t get up and have been nonetheless of their bed room when police arrived on scene. The household’s two Goldendoodles have been additionally in the home in the course of the taking pictures, in keeping with the affidavit.

Police say Caleb shot Ashley within the head however tried to cowl up the homicide by attempting to make it appear like a deadly dwelling invasion housebreaking. Cops discovered Ashley in mattress with not less than one gunshot wound to the pinnacle and two spent shells on the ground close by, the docs say.

TMZ obtained 911 audio, which revealed that Caleb made an emotional name to a dispatcher, claiming an intruder broke into their home and shot Ashley, who was “white as a ghost.” Police haven’t launched a motive.

Caleb is now being held on $2 million bail after pleading not responsible throughout his first courtroom look Friday.