Ashley Flynn: The Trial and Verdict of Caleb Flynn

This is a new follow up to last week’s episode on Ashley Flynn’s death. We cover the trial of her husband, Caleb Flynn. Prosecutors argued that Caleb staged a home invasion after killing Ashley, while the defense maintained the state had built a circumstantial case around an affair, with no recovered murder weapon, eyewitness, or gunshot residue evidence. Over eight days of proceedings, the jury heard testimony about the garage door, the missing 9 mm handgun, phone and Apple Watch data, and more than 107,000 messages between Caleb and Alleigha Botner. On September 29, 2026, the jury found Caleb guilty on all nine felony counts and the firearm specifications. Sentencing is scheduled for October 5, and the defense has indicated it intends to appeal. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! Follow us on Instagram: @momsandmysteries Join our Patreon: patreon.com/momsandmysteries Visit our website: momsandmysteries.com Thank you to this week's sponsors! 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Sources: ABC News: Jury deliberations underway in murder trial of former ‘American Idol’ contestant (Sept. 29, 2026.) https://abcnews.com/US/caleb-flynn-former-american-idol-contestant-murder-trial-wife-closing-arguments/story?id=136849417 CNN: Closings wrap in murder trial of former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn (Sept. 29, 2026.) https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/29/us/caleb-flynn-murder-trial CNN live coverage: Prosecutors highlight Caleb Flynn’s affair in opening statement (Sept. 18, 2026.) https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/18/us/live-news/caleb-flynn-trial-opening-statements Tipp Gazette: Flynn trial day one: Stunning text messages subject of opening statements (Sept. 2026.) https://www.tippgazette.com/news/2026/9/flynn-trial-day-one-stunning-text-messages-subject-of-opening-statements WLWT: Jurors begin deliberations in Caleb Flynn trial (updated Sept. 29, 2026.) https://www.wlwt.com/article/verdict-watch-jury-deliberations-caleb-flynn-murder-trial/73939967 Dayton Daily News: What to know from Day 2 of testimony (Sept. 21, 2026.) https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/crime/caleb-flynn-murder-trial-what-to-know-from-day-2-of-testimony/article_4d1d397c-f471-5f72-aacc-2ca9edfd2318.html Tipp Gazette: Tipp officers, paramedic discuss response to home following Ashley Flynn’s death (Sept. 18, 2026.) https://www.tippgazette.com/news/2026/9/flynn-trial-day-two-tipp-officers-paramedic-discuss-response-to-home-following-ashley-flynns-death WHIO: Law enforcement, coroner’s office testify in Caleb Flynn murder trial (Sept. 21, 2026.) https://www.whio.com/news/local/law-enforcement-coroners-office-testify-caleb-flynn-murder-trial/PB4HFXDS7NDYLEO6PRWXIL6DX4/ Journal-News: Family shocked by Ashley Flynn’s death, husband’s affair (Sept. 22, 2026.) https://www.journal-news.com/local/crime/caleb-flynn-murder-trial-updates-alleged-mistress-loses-laptop-cellphone-tipp-city-captain-says/article_2f891ce9-4693-53d1-b726-7160725f8ce4.html Courtroom Insider: Live updates from forensics experts expected on day 3 (Sept. 22, 2026.) https://www.courtroominsider.com/2026/09/live-updates-testimony-from-forensics-experts-expected-on-day-3-of-caleb-flynns-murder-trial CNN: Caleb Flynn’s daughters were “nervous” after speaking with him, grandmother testifies (Sept. 22, 2026.) https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/22/us/caleb-flynn-trial-grandmother-testifies WHIO: Prosecution calls more witnesses on Day 5 (Sept. 23, 2026.) https://www.whio.com/news/local/prosecution-call-more-witnesses-day-5-caleb-flynn-trial/VHP7TZT6FFHXLPQRYDKHIYOZTM/ WDTN: Search for murder weapon focus of Caleb Flynn morning testimony (Sept. 23, 2026.) https://www.wdtn.com/news/search-for-murder-weapon-focus-of-caleb-flynn-morning-testimony/ Courtroom feed: Caleb Flynn Murder Trial — Day 5 (Sept. 23, 2026.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw-Mx1247-o Dayton Daily News: Text messages reveal mistress jealous, insecure about wife (Sept. 24, 2026.) https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/crime/caleb-flynn-murder-trial-text-messages-reveal-mistress-jealous-insecure-about-wife/article_0bba189a-c2cd-583c-ab91-970e9d8aaa4f.html CNN: Caleb Flynn’s former mistress took the stand at his murder trial (Sept. 24, 2026.) https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/24/us/caleb-flynn-murder-trial WHIO: Mistress of Caleb Flynn continues testimony on Day 6 (Sept. 24, 2026.) https://www.whio.com/news/local/mistress-caleb-flynn-continues-testimony-day-6-murder-trial/XA7CCI7T5VDPVHDQFL57YWIIRM/ Springfield News-Sun: Digital evidence, police interviews take center stage (Sept. 25, 2026.) https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/local/crime/caleb-flynn-murder-trial-we-expect-our-staff-to-behave-in-christian-ways-lead-pastor/article_a4fbaf47-9481-5747-8f27-6540d1de8b25.html WLWT: Jurors hear texts from Ashley’s phone, watch Caleb Flynn police interviews (Sept. 25, 2026.) https://www.wlwt.com/article/jurors-hear-texts-ashley-phone-caleb-flynn-police-interviews/73895080 Dayton 24/7 Now: Digital evidence, police interviews take center stage (Sept. 25, 2026.) https://dayton247now.com/news/local/digital-evidence-police-interviews-take-center-stage-in-caleb-flynn-murder-trial Dayton Daily News: Closing arguments set after final testimony (Sept. 28, 2026.) https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/crime/caleb-flynn-murder-trial-day-7-of-testimony-begins-this-morning/article_47804501-902d-4460-90ff-52fedcc0c6bc.html WLWT: Both sides rest after testimony focuses on digital evidence (Sept. 28, 2026.) https://www.wlwt.com/article/caleb-flynn-murder-trial-defense-prosecution-rest-cases/73932093 ABC News: Caleb Flynn denies killing wife in police interview played at trial (Sept. 28, 2026.) https://abcnews.com/US/caleb-flynn-denies-killing-wife-police-interview-played/story?id=136829023 WHIO courtroom feed: September 28 proceedings (Sept. 28, 2026.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FPCqBGiZ5I WDTN: Caleb Flynn defense rests without calling any witnesses (Sept. 28, 2026.) https://www.wdtn.com/news/caleb-flynn/caleb-flynn-defense-surprisingly-rests-without-calling-any-witnesses/ Dayton Daily News: “The bottom line is he did it,” prosecutor says (Sept. 29, 2026.) https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/crime/caleb-flynn-murder-trial-the-bottom-line-is-he-did-it-prosecutor-says/article_673d3137-c07f-4f3d-90f5-5969d68ee90b.html Dayton Daily News: Deliberations to begin soon (Sept. 29, 2026.) https://www.daytondailynews.com/local/crime/caleb-flynn-murder-trial-deliberations-to-begin-soon/article_673d3137-c07f-4f3d-90f5-5969d68ee90b.html WLWT: Caleb Flynn found guilty on all charges in wife’s death (updated Sept. 29, 2026.) https://www.wlwt.com/article/verdict-watch-jury-deliberations-caleb-flynn-murder-trial/73939967 NBC News: Caleb Flynn, former ‘American Idol’ singer, found guilty of wife’s murder (updated Sept. 29, 2026.) https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/jury-reaches-verdict-case-caleb-flynn-american-idol-singer-charged-wif-rcna600448 Learn more 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