Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast

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.

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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

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In late 2019, 69 year old Patricia Bennett suddenly stopped answering calls from her family. Messages continued coming from her phone, but her grandson John knew something was wrong. The wording did not sound like Patricia, and no matter how often he asked, he could not hear her voice.

As police checked the shifting stories told by Patricia’s daughter, Carol Rey, the lies began to unravel. Patricia was not at her sister’s house or at the doctor’s office, and her phone was found hidden inside the home. We cover Patricia’s disappearance, John’s persistence, and the investigation that revealed what had happened to her.

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From the archive, we are revisiting the disappearance of former NBA player Bison Dele.In July 2002, Bison Dele, his girlfriend Serena Karlan, and boat captain Bertrand Saldo vanished while sailing through the South Pacific. Bison’s older brother, Miles Dabord, was the only person to return from the trip. When he arrived in Tahiti, Bison’s catamaran had been repainted and renamed.

As investigators searched for answers, they uncovered evidence that someone had been using Bison’s identity after he disappeared. Authorities came to believe Miles was responsible for the deaths of Bison, Serena, and Bertrand, but he died later that year before the case could ever be resolved in court. No bodies were found, and what happened aboard that boat remains a mystery.

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In June 1994, Vickie Beckham dropped her three children off for a visit with their father and was supposed to go to work. Hours later, she was found dead behind the wheel of her car in a ditch along a rural South Carolina road. Her vehicle had barely any damage, but Vickie had catastrophic injuries that could not be explained by a crash.

Investigators quickly realized someone had tried to stage Vickie's death as an accident. More than a year later, an arrest brought police a detailed account of an alleged murder for hire plot involving Vickie's estranged husband, Stephen Beckham, and Richard Anderson. We follow the investigation, the evidence presented at trial, and the convictions that followed.

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In February 2026, Ashley Flynn was fatally shot inside her Tipp City, Ohio, home while her two young daughters slept nearby. Her husband, former worship pastor Caleb Flynn, called 911 and said an intruder had broken in, taken a gun from his truck, and shot Ashley.

Investigators soon questioned whether the scene matched that account. Caleb was later charged with aggravated murder, murder, felonious assault, tampering with evidence, and witness intimidation. Prosecutors allege Ashley's death was planned and that the scene was staged to look like a burglary. Caleb has pleaded not guilty, and the charges have not been proven.

We tell Ashley's story and follow the murder trial now underway, including the evidence and testimony the jury is hearing for the first time.

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Ashley Elizabeth Flynn Obituary Feb 16, 2026 - Frings and Bayliff Funeral Home

Loved Ones of Wife Allegedly Murdered by American Idol Contestant Are Focused on Supporting Her 2 Young Daughters (Exclusive)

A Former American Idol Contestant Is Accused of Killing His Wife. Here's What We Know About Suspect Caleb Flynn.

Pastor Husband Charged in Wife’s Twisted Murder

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https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/american-idol-alum-caleb-flynn-chilling-911-call-revealed

Ashley Flynn case: Video released of husband’s arraignment for murder | Crime | daytondailynews.com

Ashley Flynn murder case: What we know six months later | Crime | daytondailynews.com

Is Caleb Flynn media coverage too intense for a fair murder trial? | Crime | daytondailynews.com

Ex-'American Idol' contestant staged crime scene in alleged murder of wife: court docs

"IS SHE GONE?": Bodycam shows Caleb Flynn sobbing, throwing up after wife found shot in bed

'With broken hearts, we chose to celebrate’: Ashley Flynn’s family honors her on birthday

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Miami County judge denies request to shield screen for children in Caleb Flynn trial

Former American Idol contestant facing new charges in death of his wife - WLWT

Worship Leader Resigns ‘Without Explanation’ After Caleb Flynn Charged With Wife’s Murder

American Idol's Caleb Flynn Faces Additional Charges in Wife Ashley Flynn's Murder Case | Oxygen

LISTEN: ‘There’s blood everywhere’: 911 call released in Ashley Flynn murder case | Local | daytondailynews.com

Braham graduate Caleb Flynn heads to Hollywood on "American Idol" | Free | hometownsource.com

Jury will visit murder scene, but Caleb Flynn won’t | Court TV

‘American Idol’ alum Caleb Flynn indicted for wife’s murder | Court TV

Friends remember Ashley Flynn’s kindness, passion for life | WDTN.com

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