Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Caleb Flynn Sentenced to Life for Wife’s Murder
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Caleb Flynn, a former music pastor who appeared on “American Idol,” was sentenced Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole for murdering his wife.
CBS News described the killing as execution-style and reported that Flynn continued to proclaim his innocence during the sentencing hearing. He had previously been convicted of the murder.
Flynn’s daughters addressed him in court before the sentence was imposed. According to reports from CNN, the New York Post and People, they condemned him for killing their mother and said they would not visit him in prison. One daughter told Flynn, “You made me feel like an idiot,” People reported.
Flynn cried during his daughter’s statement, according to People and Court TV. The court then imposed the life-without-parole sentence.
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