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The murder trial of former “American Idol” contestant and worship pastor Caleb Flynn has reached the jury deliberation stage following closing arguments.

Caleb Flynn is accused of the February 16, 2026, fatal shooting of his wife, Ashley Flynn, inside their home in Tipp City, Ohio. He placed a 911 call reporting that an intruder had broken into their house and shot his wife, but investigators later arrested him, alleging that he staged the crime scene to look like a botched burglary. He faces multiple charges, including aggravated murder, murder, and tampering with evidence, and has pleaded not guilty.

During the trial, the prosecution presented a circumstantial case centering on a secret extramarital affair, thousands of deleted text messages, a missing 9mm handgun that investigators believe was used in the shooting, and financial motives including a life insurance policy. Testimony featured damaging text messages and details regarding the timeline leading up to the killing.

The defense argued that while Caleb may have been an unfaithful and deeply flawed husband, being an awful spouse does not make someone a murderer, warning the jury against a rush to judgment. After both sides rested and delivered their closing arguments, the case was handed over to the jury to deliberate a verdict.