Alleigha Botner, who says she was having an affair with former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn, testified this week at his murder trial, reading private texts aloud in court, according to The Guardian and HuffPost.
Caleb Flynn, 40, is on trial for aggravated murder in the 16 February shooting death of his wife, Ashley Flynn, according to The Guardian. He also faces two counts of felonious assault and three counts of tampering with evidence, per a March indictment cited by The Guardian.
According to The Guardian, Botner testified that Flynn had fantasized to her about killing his wife and sent her AI-generated love songs. CBS News reported that Flynn made hateful comments about his murdered wife, according to the mistress's testimony. The Independent reported that Botner told the trial she believes Flynn killed his wife.
According to The Daily Wire, Ashley Flynn, 37, was found fatally shot while the couple's two young daughters slept in the next room.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Guardian reported Alleigha Botner testified Flynn told her he dreamed of killing his wife and sent her AI-generated love songs.
- HuffPost detailed the mistress reading private text messages aloud in court during testimony.
- CBS News reported the mistress testified Flynn made hateful comments about his murdered wife.
- The Independent highlighted the mistress's statement that she believes Flynn killed his wife.
“Alleigha Botner tells court Caleb Flynn, charged with murder of wife Ashley Flynn, sent her AI love songs” — The Guardian
Right
- The Daily Wire focused on the chilling texts the mistress read aloud, describing the case as involving the couple's two young daughters asleep nearby when Ashley was fatally shot.
“The woman who claims she was having an affair with “American Idol” alum Caleb Flynn testified this week in court as he stands trial for the alleged murder of his wife.” — The Daily Wire
Questions readers ask
Who is Caleb Flynn?
Caleb Flynn is a 40-year-old former American Idol contestant and, according to The Guardian, a former pastor from Ohio who is on trial for the aggravated murder of his wife, Ashley Flynn.
What did the mistress testify at the trial?
Alleigha Botner testified that Flynn sent her AI-generated love songs and, according to The Guardian, spoke of wanting to kill his wife; CBS News reported she said he made hateful comments about his wife, and The Independent reported she said she believes he killed her.
When and how did Ashley Flynn die?
Ashley Flynn died on 16 February in a shooting, according to The Guardian. The Daily Wire reported she was found fatally shot while the couple's two young daughters slept in the next room.
What charges does Caleb Flynn face?
According to The Guardian, Flynn faces aggravated murder charges as well as two counts of felonious assault and three counts of tampering with evidence, based on a March indictment.
Sources · 8 outlet reports
- CBS NewsLeft-leaning"American Idol" alum Caleb Flynn's former mistress reads texts during murder trial
- HuffPostLeft-leaningFormer 'American Idol' Contestant's Mistress Reads Private Texts Aloud In Court
- NBC NewsLeft-leaningDramatic testimony in the murder trial of a former American Idol contestant
- The GuardianLeft-leaningEx-American Idol contestant told lover he dreamed of killing wife, murder trial hears
- The IndependentLeft-leaningMistress of ex-American Idol contestant tells trial that she believes he killed his wife
- Fox BusinessRight-leaningWATCH LIVE: ‘American Idol’ alum Caleb Flynn stands trial for wife’s murder
- The Daily WireRight-leaningThe Chilling Texts An ‘American Idol’ Alum’s Mistress Read Aloud At His Murder Trial
- Toronto SunRight-leaning'American Idol' alum Caleb Flynn’s ex-mistress reads texts during murder trial: ‘I NEED HER GONE’