American Idol' Singer Found Guilty of Murdering His Wife
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'American Idol' Singer Found Guilty of Murdering His Wife

The former American Idol hopeful faces life in prison without parole.

Caleb Flynn, an American Idol hopeful turned pastor, has been found guilty of murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn. 

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The prosecution alleged that Flynn, who appeared on American Idol back in 2013, shot his 37-year-old wife while she slept in their bedroom at their home in Tipp City, Ohio, in February. He's also accused of staging a home invasion to cover for the alleged murder. During the court proceedings, it was revealed that the pastor was having an affair with 24-year-old Alleigha Botner, and the two exchanged text messages admitting that Flynn wanted his wife dead.

On Sept. 29, an Ohio court found the 40-year-old guilty on all nine charges against him. They included aggravated murder and tampering with evidence, according to Fox News. Footage from the moment the verdict was revealed shows the former American Idol hopeful losing his composure and openly weeping as the court issued its ruling.

Flynn's lead attorney, Patrick Mulligan, told reporters they're appealing the verdict.

While we respect the system, certainly, we're disappointed," Mulligan said, per Fox News. "I fully anticipate that there will be a notice of appeal filed. This decision will be tested thoroughly in the Court of Appeals."

Caleb Flynn faces a possible life sentence without parole.

Miami County Prosecutor Community and Media to Focus on the Victim

Meanwhile, Miami County Prosecutor Paul Watkins urged onlookers to stop lavishing attention on the former American Idol contestant.

"To be quite honest, I'm tired of talking about Caleb Flynn," Watkins told reporters. "It's time for the community, the media and everyone else to turn their focus on to Ashley."

Appropriately, Watkins then shared a statement from Ashley Flynn's family.

"The cruelty of what happened to Ashley and the things we've been forced to hear and relive have at times felt unbearable," her family said in part. "But through all of it, we've held tightly to this truth: Ashley's life will not be defined by the way it ended. She'll be remembered for the way she lived."

"Please remember Ashley not for how she died, but for how beautifully she lived."

Caleb Flynn is set to be sentenced on Oct. 5.