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Family of Ohio teacher ‘clinging to faith’ after ex-‘American Idol’ contestant husband charged with her murder
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The family of an Ohio teacher who was brutally shot to death at home during what was initially reported as an overnight burglary is breaking its silence after her former “American Idol” contestant husband was charged with her murder.
Ashley Flynn, a mother of two, a teacher and volleyball coach, was shot and killed in her Tipp City, Ohio, home early Monday morning. Her husband, Caleb Flynn, 39, has since been charged with her murder.
The family of Ashley Flynn said in a statement obtained by Fox News Saturday that “our hearts are shattered.”
“Ashley brought endless light to our world, and we are trying to navigate this immense loss,” the family said.
Ashley Flynn, a Tipp City Schools substitute teacher and volleyball coach, was found dead in her Ohio home during a reported burglary. Police launched a homicide investigation into her death. (Tipp City Schools)
Caleb Flynn was charged with murder, two counts of felonious assault with a deadly weapon and two counts of tampering with evidence. He was arraigned Friday morning and pleaded not guilty. His bond was set at $2 million.
Caleb Flynn in a booking photo from Miami County Jail in Dayton, Ohio, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (Miami County Jail)
“Our family believes this arrest was made carefully and not without serious consideration,” Ashley Flynn’s family said in the statement. “After speaking with both local police and federal authorities, we trust the proper steps were taken, and the process is being handled appropriately.”
Ashley Flynn with her husband, Caleb Flynn, in an undated photo. (Ashley Flynn/Facebook)
Caleb Flynn allegedly shot his wife with a 9 mm handgun and staged a crime scene, causing officers to be led astray, officials alleged in court documents filed Friday.
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According to audio obtained by Fox News Digital, Caleb Flynn told a 911 dispatcher that someone broke into his house and shot his wife twice in the head.
Ashley and Caleb Flynn in an undated photo with their two children. (GoFundMe)
Caleb Flynn was a contestant on “American Idol” and talked about his love for his wife during an interview to be on the show in 2013 during a Hometown Interview segment.
The family of Ashley Flynn asked for privacy as it works through “this complex situation” and asked anyone with information that could help the investigation to contact the Tipp City Police Department.
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“We are clinging to our faith — just as Ashley did each and every day,” the statement said.
After her killing, the Christian Life Center in Butler Township described Flynn as a beloved member of the church.
Fox News’ Jennifer Griffin and Fox News Digital’s Adam Sabes and Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report.
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DETROIT (FOX 2) – A 16-year-old moped driver was hospitalized after a crash on Detroit’s west side on Wednesday night.
The backstory:
Detroit police say the teen disregarded a stop sign while going east on Vassar when he collided with a vehicle turning south on Outer Drive at about 9:30 p.m.
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The boy was taken to a nearby hospital where he is listed in critical condition. The driver of the car, a woman in her 30s, was not injured.
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MILWAUKEE – A shooting in Milwaukee on Wednesday, July 8 left one person wounded.
11th and Locust
What we know:
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, a 23-year-old was shot around 6:30 p.m. near 11th and Locust.
The victim arrived at the hospital for treatment.
The circumstances leading up to the shooting are under investigation.
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Milwaukee police are seeking information to identify a suspect in connection with this incident.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or P3 Tips.
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Minneapolis, MN
Minneapolis, Hamel women accused of stealing millions in federal funds due in court Thursday
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS continues to track the latest fraud developments.
Two of the 15 defendants accused of stealing federal program money back in May are due in court on Thursday morning, and a deal with prosecutors could be taking shape.
Fahima Egeh Mahamud, 50, of Minneapolis, and Jillaine Mertens, 42, of Hamel have plea agreement hearings at the Minneapolis federal courthouse.
Prosecutors say Mertens collected more than $400,000 in fraudulent claims across three childcare centers in Ramsey, Rochester and Kasson.
Mahumud is accused of taking $5.5 million in taxpayer money through her daycare, Future Leaders.
Both cases are set for plea agreement hearings Thursday morning in federal court.
Top federal officials came to Minnesota in May to announce the charges against the 15 defendants.
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They are alleging that fraudsters exploited programs meant to help vulnerable populations — including the now-defunct Housing Stabilization Services program, which was designed to connect homeless Minnesotans with housing, and the Early Intensive Behavioral Development Intervention (EIDBI) program for children with autism.
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