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Prosecutors Say Caleb Flynn Sent 100,000 Hateful Messages

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 2:24 PM UTC · How we work

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American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn is on trial for the February 16 murder of his wife Ashley Flynn.
Prosecutors allege a secret affair and hateful texts motivated Flynn to kill Ashley.
Mistress Alleigha Botner testified Flynn sent over 100,000 messages saying he hated Ashley and wanted her dead.
Defense attorney Emily Smith argues the missing handgun and lack of forced-entry evidence undermine the prosecution’s case.

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American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn is on trial for the February 16 murder of his wife Ashley Flynn.
Prosecutors allege a secret affair and hateful texts motivated Flynn to kill Ashley.
Mistress Alleigha Botner testified Flynn sent over 100,000 messages saying he hated Ashley and wanted her dead.
Defense attorney Emily Smith argues the missing handgun and lack of forced-entry evidence undermine the prosecution’s case.