‘American Idol’ alum charged with homicide days after spouse was killed in believed ‘home invasion’ | EUROtoday

An American Idol star has been charged with homicide after allegedly killing his spouse at their residence in Ohio.

Caleb Flynn, a 39-year-old former music pastor who appeared on the expertise present’s twelfth collection, was cuffed on Thursday night amid an investigation into his spouse’s loss of life.

Authorities found 37-year-old Ashley Flynn’s physique at 2.30 am on Monday, after receiving experiences of a housebreaking on the couple’s residence in Tipp City, near Dayton.

Dispatch logs, obtained by WHIO TV, captured the second that officers have been despatched to the so-called reporting occasion’s handle.

“Someone broke into the RP’s house, unknown if they are still there. Garage door is open,” the dispatcher mentioned.

Ashely was pronounced useless on the scene, Tipp City Police Chief Greg Adkins informed reporters. He additionally confirmed that there have been indicators of pressured entry on the property and that Ashley had been shot twice.

Caleb Flynn was arrested three days later, on the identical day that the couple’s church, the Christian Life Center, introduced a celebration of life for Ashley.

According to The Dayton Daily Newsthe celebration of life service was scheduled for 4 pm on Sunday.

“The family and community deserve a thorough, professional and compassionate investigation into this very sensitive matter,” Adkins informed reporters on Thursday. “As 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.”

While showing on American IdolFlynn gave a gushing interview about his spouse and even in contrast her to a former star from the present.

“I absolutely love the Lord. I love my wife more than anything. She is very, very pretty…I love her,” he mentioned. “My favourite past Idol contestant would probably be Carrie Underwood.

“She’s just absolutely incredible. Love her attitude and just her passion for what she does. And, I promise you, if my wife dyed her hair blonde, she would look just like her.”

Now, Flynn has been charged with one rely of homicide, two counts of felonious assault and two counts of tampering with proof, in accordance with Police Chief Adkins.

The FBI has additionally been requested to hitch the investigation, since Police Chief Adkins mentioned that his division doesn’t deal with main homicides typically.

His late spouse, Ashley, was a volleyball coach at Tippecanoe Middle School and likewise labored instead trainer for Tipp City Schools, in accordance with a tribute uploaded to Facebook by the college district.

“Ashley was a Tippecanoe Middle School volleyball coach, a dedicated substitute teacher, and a former Tipp City Schools teacher,” the tribute learn. “She was known for her beautiful smile, warmth, kindness, and the positive impact she had on so many—both in and out of the classroom and on the court.

“Our thoughts are with all who are grieving during this difficult time.”

According to his LinkedIn profile, Caleb Flynn labored at Richard D. Smith & Sons Inc, a family-run supply provider for worship seats and industrial flooring. He additionally labored as a workers member and a music pastor on the Christian Life Center.

The Independent has contacted the Tipp City Police Department for additional remark.