Caleb Flynn case. Early on February 16, 2026, in Tipp City, Ohio, Ashley Flynn, a 37-year-old teacher and volleyball coach, was shot twice as she lay in bed.
Her husband, Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant and church worship leader, called 911 and said someone had broken into their home.
Within four days he sat down with the same Tipp City detective three times, and each time the account of that night moved: how long he lay down, how long he froze, how much time passed before he called.
NOTE This video is based on police interview recordings and a 911 call shown as trial exhibits, court video and news reporting. Captions follow the recordings and may differ slightly from other transcripts. Caleb Flynn has always denied killing his wife. On September 29, 2026, a Miami County jury found him guilty on all nine counts, including aggravated murder.
On October 5, 2026, he was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole plus 16 years. He filed a notice of appeal on October 7, 2026; as of October 24, 2026, the appeal is pending. Alleigha Botner was not charged. The couple’s children are not named or shown. No graphic images are shown.
Husband Has No Idea His Watch Recorded Steps During the Shooting
