Caleb Flynn, a former Ohio music pastor who once appeared on “American Idol,” has been found guilty of murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn, in Ohio.
During closing arguments Tuesday, prosecutors said Flynn wanted to end his marriage but did not want to lose his daughters, his job at Ashley’s family business or his role at the church. Prosecutors also presented messages between Flynn and Alleigha Botner , a woman with whom he was having an affair. Botner testified during the trial and read some of her messages with Flynn to the jury. Flynn and the couple’s two daughters were at the home when police arrived after Ashley was killed.
Reports following the verdict have not indicated that prosecutors are seeking the death penalty in Flynn’s case. His final sentence will be decided during the sentencing phase of the case.
