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An American Idol<\/a><\/em> alum who once gushed about his love for his wife during his time on the show is now accused of killing her.<\/p>\n Caleb Flynn, a 39-year-old former music pastor, was arrested Thursday evening<\/a> (Feb. 19) in connection with the death of his wife, 37-year-old Ashley Flynn, in Ohio.<\/p>\n Authorities discovered Ashley\u2019s body around 2:30 AM on Monday (Feb. 16) after responding to reports of a burglary at the couple\u2019s home in Tipp City, just north of Dayton.<\/p>\n Dispatch logs obtained by WHIO TV<\/a> captured the moment officers were sent to the address.<\/p>\n READ MORE:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Carrie Underwood\u2019s \u2018Before He Cheats\u2019 \u2014 Of All Songs \u2014 Was Playing During Sherrone Moore\u2019s Arrest<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cSomeone broke into the RP\u2019s house, unknown if they are still there. Garage door is open,\u201d a dispatcher said.<\/p>\n Ashley was pronounced dead at the scene<\/a>, Tipp City Police Chief Greg Adkins told reporters. He confirmed there were signs of forced entry at the property and that Ashley had been shot twice.<\/p>\n Caleb was arrested three days later \u2014 the same day the couple\u2019s church, Christian Life Center, announced plans for a celebration of life service for Ashley.<\/p>\n The church\u2019s pastor, Jordan Paul Hansen, confirmed on Facebook<\/a> that the service would be held at 4 PM on Sunday (Feb. 22).<\/p>\n Police Chief Adkins said the investigation remains ongoing.<\/p>\n \u201cThe family and community deserve a thorough, professional, and compassionate investigation into this very sensitive matter,\u201d Adkins said.<\/p>\n \u201cAs a result of the investigation, probable cause existed to charge Caleb Flynn with the murder of his wife. Due to the ongoing nature of this case, specific investigative details will not be released at this time.\u201d<\/p>\n READ MORE:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>\u2018American Idol\u2019 Exec Robin Kaye and Husband Thomas DeLuca\u2019s Cause of Death Revealed<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Caleb has been charged<\/a> with one count of murder, two counts of felonious assault and two counts of tampering with evidence, according to Adkins.<\/p>\n The FBI has been asked to assist in the investigation, as Tipp City police do not frequently handle major homicide cases.<\/p>\n During his appearance on Season 12 of American Idol<\/em>, Caleb spoke openly about his faith and his love for Ashley: \u201cI absolutely love the Lord. I love my wife more than anything. She is very, very pretty… I love her.\u201d<\/p>\n He also compared Ashley to then-Idol<\/em> winner Carrie Underwood<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cShe\u2019s just absolutely incredible. Love her attitude and just her passion for what she does,\u201d he said. \u201cAnd, I promise you, if my wife dyed her hair blonde, she would look just like her.\u201d<\/p>\n Now, the former contestant faces multiple felony charges<\/a> as the investigation into Ashley\u2019s death continues.<\/p>\n These 11 country stars were locked up for committing awful crimes. Some turned their life around while others (like No. 10) never seemed to have learned their lesson.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Billy Dukes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nHow Was Caleb Flynn’s Wife Found Dead After Reported Break-In?<\/h3>\n
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