‘American Idol’ contestant charged with shooting wife while daughters slept

03/10/2026 9:45 am PDT

This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: Former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn told authorities an assailant broke in and fatally shot his wife Ashley. However, authorities now claim the father of two was the perpetrator.

Rich McHale joins host Ana Garcia.

‘American Idol’ contestant charged with shooting wife while daughters slept

03/10/2026 9:45 am PDT

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