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Arkansas couple allegedly tried to sell baby for $1K, beer because caring for baby, 3 dogs 'was not working'

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September 29, 2024

Arkansas couple allegedly tried to sell baby for K, beer because caring for baby, 3 dogs 'was not working'

An Arkansas couple was arrested after allegedly attempting to sell their two-month-old baby to a man at a campground for $1,000 and a six-pack of beer.

Darien Urban, 21, and Shalene Ehlers, 20, face felony charges of endangering the welfare of a minor and attempting to accept compensation for relinquishment of a minor.

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office said it received a call on Sept. 21 from the manager of the Hide Away Campground reporting that the couple “tried to give up the baby for a 6-pack of beer and then wanted $1,000 for the baby,” according to an affidavit, WREG reported.

The pair signed a letter granting custody of their child before handing the boy over to someone else, and even included a disclaimer that the child could not be returned.

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Darien Urban, 21, and Shalene Ehlers, 20, face felony charges of endangering the welfare of a minor and attempting to accept compensation for relinquishment of a minor. (Darien Urban and Shalene Ehlers)

“I, Darien Urban and Shalene Ehlers are signing our rights over to Cody Nathaniel Martin of our baby boy [redacted] for $1,000 on 09/21/2024,” the letter reads. “Disclaimer: After signing this there will be no changing yall two’s minds and to never contact again.”

Multiple witnesses corroborated the attempted adoption, according to the affidavit.

The child was found in need of medical attention when a deputy arrived at the scene. The deputy called emergency medical services to transport the baby to a hospital for evaluation for signs of neglect. The child is in the care of the Arkansas Department of Human Services.

A witness said she discovered a strong ammonia and fecal odor coming from the baby, who had a dirty diaper. The witness changed the baby’s diaper and noticed severe diaper rash, blisters and swelling, which she took pictures of to document the injuries.

A deputy also reportedly obtained cellphone video of Urban and Ehlers signing the contract with the man attempting to purchase their baby, according to the affidavit, Law & Crime reported.

Witnesses reported that a resident of the campground, Ricky Crawford, had earlier visited Urban and Ehlers and offered to take the baby for the night in exchange for several cans of beer, according to court documents.

The pair allegedly signed a letter granting custody of their child before handing the boy over to someone else, and even included a disclaimer that the child could not be returned. (iStock)

This was after Ehler allegedly approached another couple’s camper and asked them for beer, as she often does. But when the couple declined, Crawford offered beer in exchange for keeping the baby overnight.

Crawford, who appeared heavily intoxicated during his interview with a deputy, said he was concerned about the baby’s well-being and wanted to take the child out of Urban’s and Ehler’s care for the night, an offer they agreed to.

“He asked if he could have the baby overnight and provided Urban and Ehlers with several cans of beer in exchange,” the affidavit reads. “Urban and Ehlers agreed and gave the baby along with a diaper bag to Crawford. He then brought the baby to Martin at another camper at the campground. Ehlers and Urban then came to the same camper and spoke to Martin and Crawford before signing the letter.”

“Based on the totality of the investigation, it is believed both Urban and Ehler created a substantial risk of death or serious physical injury by abandoning their minor child initially with an obviously intoxicated male and ultimately with someone they did not know,” the affidavit reads.

Martin told deputies he had drawn up the contract and while no money had been exchanged yet, he planned to bring the couple a $1,000 check on Sept. 23.

“[Urban and Ehlers] reported Crawford had come to the camper and requested to take the baby for the night,” according to the affidavit. “They stated they agreed and gave the baby to Crawford. They stated they then discussed it and went to the camper where the baby was and spoke to Martin.”

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Multiple witnesses corroborated the attempted adoption. (iStock)

“They stated they offered to surrender the baby to Martin in exchange for $1,000 in cash,” it added. “They stated Martin created an agreement that they videotaped to ensure it was legal and they planned to ‘legalize’ it on Monday. They both stated they then left on the understanding the baby was given to Martin in exchange for $1,000 to be collected on Monday.”

Martin said he spoke to the mother about her reason for the potential surrendering of her child. “Martin stated she said it was not working having three dogs and a baby,” the affidavit reads.

Urban was released on a $50,000 bond while Ehlers remains in custody in the Benton County Jail on a $30,000 bail.

Last year, Urban created a GoFundMe in which he said he and Ehlers were struggling financially after the birth of their first child.

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Video shows ex-‘American Idol’ contestant’s emotional outburst after he allegedly killed his wife

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March 8, 2026

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Video shows ex-‘American Idol’ contestant’s emotional outburst after he allegedly killed his wife

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Newly released bodycam video obtained by Fox News Digital shows the husband of an Ohio teacher, who was shot and killed inside the couple’s home, reacting in the immediate aftermath of her death.

Caleb Flynn, 39, is charged with murder stemming from the death of his wife, Ashley Flynn.

The mother, teacher and volleyball coach was shot and killed inside the family’s Tipp City home on Feb. 16. Caleb Flynn was arrested later the same week after he initially called 911 to report that someone had broken into the family’s home.

Video released by Tipp City police shows officers arriving at the home believing they were responding to a botched burglary attempt, with some clips blurred while showing the inside of the residence.

Ashley and Caleb Flynn in an undated photo with their two children. (GoFundMe)

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The officers subsequently encounter Caleb Flynn inside the home.

“Oh, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,” a sobbing Caleb Flynn says in the video.

“Is she, is she gone?” he asks. “What do I do with my daughters?”

Caleb Flynn continues to appear frantic throughout the initial search of the home, loudly crying and hyperventilating as officers attempt to communicate with him.

At one point, he can be heard calling his own mother to inform her of the situation.

“Ashley’s dead,” he repeats, sobbing, “Mommy, she’s gone. I don’t know what to do.”

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Bodycam video shows Caleb Flynn bending down to vomit after his wife’s death inside their home in Tipp City, Ohio, on Feb. 16, 2026. (Tipp City Police Department)

Several minutes later, bodycam video captures Caleb Flynn exiting the home before stumbling and falling to the ground.

He is later seen throwing up in the front yard of his home as he is comforted by a woman who arrived at the scene and is later identified as the children’s grandmother.

“The girls don’t know,” he adds, as the woman also breaks down in tears.

The couple shared two daughters, who were asleep inside the home when the shooting happened, according to a 911 call and the bodycam video.

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Caleb Flynn and a woman cry in bodycam video recorded on the day Ashley Flynn was killed. (Tipp City Police Department)

In a 911 call obtained by Fox News Digital, Caleb Flynn can be heard telling authorities that someone broke into his house and killed his wife.

“Oh my god, somebody broke into my home, somebody broke into my home and shot my wife,” Caleb Flynn said. “My wife, she’s got two shots to her head, there’s blood everywhere. Oh my god, oh my god, oh my God.”

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The dispatcher then asked if Ashley was breathing, to which he responded, “No, I don’t think so.”

“Ashley, Ashley, baby, baby please, oh my god, there’s no – she’s not!” he said.

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Caleb Flynn then added that he found the door “leading to the garage door” “wide open” at the time of the shooting.

Additionally, the individual who called 911 told dispatchers that the kids were asleep in their rooms at the home, according to News Center 7.

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“Someone broke into the RP [reporting person’s] house, unknown if they are still there. Garage door is open,” the dispatcher said. “There was apparently a female shot in the head. Is not responding currently.”

Caleb Flynn was arraigned in court on Friday, Feb. 20. (Dayton Daily News)

“Squad is en route; they aren’t staged yet. Are they good to respond in?” the dispatcher asked.

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“Yes, one person only,” a first responder replied.

The two young children were reportedly asleep in their bedrooms when the shooting happened.

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“RP and juvenile daughter are locked in a bedroom,” the dispatcher told police, according to the outlet. “Just a correction — the juveniles are going to be in their own rooms asleep currently.”

Three days later, Caleb Flynn was arrested in connection with his wife’s killing.

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He is charged with murder, two counts of felonious assault with a deadly weapon and two counts of tampering with evidence.

Prosecutors allege that “Caleb Flynn murdered his wife [redacted] in the morning hours of February 16, 2026,” according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital. He allegedly used a 9mm handgun to kill his wife and later staged a crime scene inside the home, causing responding officers to be “led estray,” documents said.

Caleb Flynn is accused of shooting and killing his wife, Ashley Flynn, inside their Ohio home as their young daughters slept. (Ashley Flynn/Facebook)

He was later booked into the Miami County Jail and arraigned. He pleaded not guilty to all charges and had his bond set at $2 million.

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In a previous statement to Fox News Digital, Caleb Flynn’s attorney, L. Patrick Mulligan, said prosecutors rushed to accuse his client of murder.

“Caleb Flynn entered a plea of Not Guilty this morning and looks forward to defending this case. 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.”

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In 2013, Caleb Flynn was a contestant on “American Idol” and was filmed talking about his love for his wife and their relationship during a Hometown Interview segment.

“I absolutely love the Lord. I love my wife more than anything. She is very, very pretty. I love her,” Caleb Flynn said. “But, you know, I’m just a normal person who absolutely loves to sing more than anything in the world.”

Fox News Digital has reached out to Flynn’s attorney for additional comment.

Fox News Digital’s Tessa Hoyos and Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report.

Julia Bonavita is a U.S. Writer for Fox News Digital and a Fox Flight Team drone pilot. You can follow her at @juliabonavita13 on all platforms and send story tips to julia.bonavita@fox.com.

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Detroit, MI

Water main break forces lane closures on Detroit’s east side

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March 8, 2026

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Water main break forces lane closures on Detroit’s east side

Nick Lentz

Updated on: March 8, 2026 / 5:47 PM EDT
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A water main break in Detroit Saturday night has forced lane closures on a road on the city’s east side, according to city officials.

The incident on East Jefferson Avenue near Burns Avenue was reported around 9 p.m. Officials said a 42-inch water main in the area ruptured.

“Crews responded immediately early Sunday morning to shut off the main and to begin preparing for repairs,” Detroit officials said in a news release.

All residents in the area should have service “due to redundancy in the water system,” according to officials. Anyone who doesn’t is asked to call the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department at 313-267-8000.

As of Sunday afternoon, the city has not issued a boil water advisory and says there are no issues with street flooding.

Repairs are expected to begin on Monday and officials estimate they will be completed “around the middle of the week.”

One lane in each direction of East Jefferson Avenue will remain open at and around the area of the break until repairs are done, and bike lanes at the repair location will be closed.

Officials are asking motorists who drive through the area to budget additional time for their commute or seek an alternate route until all lanes reopen.

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Black joins Giannis, KPJ as out, How To Watch Orlando Magic-Milwaukee Bucks Lineups, Injuries, Betting Lines & More

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March 8, 2026

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Black joins Giannis, KPJ as out, How To Watch Orlando Magic-Milwaukee Bucks Lineups, Injuries, Betting Lines & More

The Orlando Magic put together one of its strongest efforts of the season in Minnesota on Saturday, squashing one of the West’s best 119-92. They’ll look to continue a road win streak that began in L.A. with wins over the Clippers and Lakers.

Milwaukee also won on Saturday, pulling away from the Utah Jazz 113-99 to snap a two-game skid that coincided with Giannis Antetokounmpo’s return from a 14-game absence due to a calf injury.

Antetokounmpo’s presence was necessary deep into the fourth quarter due to the game being tight, so that prevents him from participating in this one. Kevin Porter Jr. is also out.

The Magic are even with the Miami Heat atop the Southeast Division, although they hold a tie-braker since they have defeated Miami all four times they’ve played. The Magic’s upset of Minnesota has pushed them up to sixth place in the East.

Orlando is 14-15 on the road 20-19 against Eastern Conference foes. Milwaukee is 15-16 at home and 19-23 against Eastern Conference competition.

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Game date, time and location: Sunday, March 8, 8:10 p.m. EST, Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

TV: FanDuel Sports Network Florida (Magic), FanDuel Sports Wisconsin (Bucks)

Radio: FM 96.9 The Game/AM 740 WYGM (Magic), WTMJ (Bucks)

Magic look to extend road win streak to four by ending Bucks’ run

The Orlando Magic (34-28) visit the Milwaukee Bucks (27-35) in the third and final matchup between these teams this season.

The Magic last won a season series from Milwaukee in 2011-12, but have gone 14-35 since, which includes an upset loss (116-108) in the final game prior to the break. Cam Thomas, having just been signed after getting his release from the Brooklyn Nets, scored 34 points to complement a Kevin Porter Jr. triple-double (18 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists), so the Bucks are still in position to win this year’s series 2-1 if it can pull an upset on Sunday night.

The Bucks have opened up a 77-57 lead in the all-time series, which dates back to 1989-90. Milwaukee won the first nine matchups.

Betting Lines (via DraftKings)

Spread: Magic -6.5 (-112), Bucks +6.5 (-115)

Moneyline: Magic -218, Bucks +180

Total: 216.5 (Over -112, Under -108)

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PROJECTED STARTERS

MAGIC

F Tristan da Silva

F Paolo Banchero

C Wendell Carter Jr.

G Jalen Suggs