Caleb Flynn, the former American Idol contestant who is accused of murdering his wife, Ashley, is facing some additional new charges. According to People, a formal indictment that was filed earlier this month shows "two additional counts of witness intimidation, two additional counts of murder and one count of aggravated murder."
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Those charges were not part of the original complaint that was previously made public.
"In the indictment, authorities accuse Caleb of attempting to intimidate someone who witnessed the crime. He was charged with two counts, but it wasn't immediately clear if more than one witness was subjected to this alleged intimidation," People reports.
However, it's worth noting that the victim of the intimidation has not been named and will likely be kept out of the public eye for the time being.
According to TMZ, Caleb allegedly shot Ashley on Feb. 19, and then proceeded to stage the crime scene, leading to a charge of evidence tampering.
"Authorities say Caleb shot 37-year-old Ashley using a 9mm semiautomatic handgun and then staged the crime scene, leading officers astray," TMZ reported.
Caleb pleaded not guilty during his first appearance in court.
The Attorney of Caleb Flynn Has Previously Bemoaned the Quick Nature of the Investigation
When previously speaking with People, L. Patrick Mulligan, Caleb's attorney, provided a statement regarding the pace at which the case was unfolding.
"We are both disappointed and concerned about the short timeline and seeming rush to judgment in this case," Mulligan said. "When the government runs out of leads or can't develop leads and looks at a surviving spouse in cases such as these, the chance of a wrongful conviction increases."
Still, it would appear the investigation is still ongoing, and as such, any complaint regarding the speed of Caleb's original court date will likely be ignored as more evidence continues to be introduced.
Caleb Flynn Previously Told the World How Much He Loved His Wife
Caleb never made it past the audition stage of American Idol. His interview footage has remained online, with the alleged killer gushing over Ashley and his love for her.
"My name is Caleb Flynn. I'm from Tip City, Ohio. I auditioned because, I'm sure everybody says it, but music is all I know. It's what I live to do, and I love to sing, so that's why I auditioned. Maybe my wife kind of nudged me a little bit, too," Caleb said. "...I love my wife more than anything. She is very, very pretty. I love her."
There are currently no further details regarding the case. However, more information will likely arise as the investigation continues.
