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Ashley Flynn’s family say ‘our hearts are broken, The family of an Ohio teacher who was fatally shot in her home during a reported night of burglary is breaking the silence after her “American Idol” contestant husband was charged with murder.
Ashley Flynn, a mother of two, teacher and volleyball coach, was shot and killed in her Tipp City, Ohio, home early Monday morning. Her husband, Caleb Flynn, 39, has been charged with murder.
Ashley Flynn’s family said in a statement obtained by Fox News on Saturday that “our hearts are broken.”
“Ashley brought an everlasting light to our world, and we are trying to cope with this great loss,” the family said.
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Ashley Flynn, a Tipp City Schools substitute teacher and volleyball coach, was found dead in her Ohio home during a burglary. Police have launched a homicide investigation into his death. (Tipp City Schools)
Caleb Flynn has been charged with murder, two counts of assault with a deadly weapon and two counts of tampering with evidence. He was arraigned on Friday morning and pleaded not guilty. His bond is set at $2 million.
Caleb Flynn is pictured in a booking photo at the Miami County Jail in Dayton, Ohio, on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (Miami County Jail)
“Our family believes this arrest was made carefully and without prejudice,” Ashley Flynn’s family said in a statement. “After speaking with the local police and government authorities, we hope that appropriate action is taken and that this program is handled appropriately.”
Ashley Flynn is pictured with her husband, Caleb Flynn, in an undated photo. (Ashley Flynn/Facebook)
Caleb Flynn allegedly shot his wife with a 9mm handgun and then cleaned up the scene, which led to police getting lost, officials said in court papers Friday.
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According to audio obtained by Fox News Digital, Caleb Flynn told a 911 dispatcher that someone had broken into his home 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 that will take place on the show in 2013 in the Hometown Interview segment.
Ashley Flynn’s family has asked for privacy as they work through this “difficult situation” and asked anyone with information that could help the investigation to contact the Tipp City Police Department.
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“We are holding on to our faith – just like Ashley does every day,” the statement said.
After his murder, the Christian Life Center in Butler Township described Flynn as a human being a beloved member of the congregation.
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Ashley Flynn’s family say ‘our hearts are broken, The family of an Ohio teacher who was fatally shot in her home during a reported night of burglary is breaking the silence after her “American Idol” contestant husband was charged with murder.
Ashley Flynn, a mother of two, teacher and volleyball coach, was shot and killed in her Tipp City, Ohio, home early Monday morning. Her husband, Caleb Flynn, 39, has been charged with murder.
Ashley Flynn’s family said in a statement obtained by Fox News on Saturday that “our hearts are broken.”
“Ashley brought an everlasting light to our world, and we are trying to cope with this great loss,” the family said.
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our hearts are broken
Ashley Flynn, a Tipp City Schools substitute teacher and volleyball coach, was found dead in her Ohio home during a burglary. Police have launched a homicide investigation into his death. (Tipp City Schools)
Caleb Flynn has been charged with murder, two counts of assault with a deadly weapon and two counts of tampering with evidence. He was arraigned on Friday morning and pleaded not guilty. His bond is set at $2 million.
Caleb Flynn is pictured in a booking photo at the Miami County Jail in Dayton, Ohio, on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (Miami County Jail)
“Our family believes this arrest was made carefully and without prejudice,” Ashley Flynn’s family said in a statement. “After speaking with the local police and government authorities, we hope that appropriate action is taken and that this program is handled appropriately.”
Ashley Flynn is pictured with her husband, Caleb Flynn, in an undated photo. (Ashley Flynn/Facebook)
Caleb Flynn allegedly shot his wife with a 9mm handgun and then cleaned up the scene, which led to police getting lost, officials said in court papers Friday.
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According to audio obtained by Fox News Digital, Caleb Flynn told a 911 dispatcher that someone had broken into his home 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 that will take place on the show in 2013 in the Hometown Interview segment.
Ashley Flynn’s family has asked for privacy as they work through this “difficult situation” and asked anyone with information that could help the investigation to contact the Tipp City Police Department.
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“We are holding on to our faith – just like Ashley does every day,” the statement said.
After his murder, the Christian Life Center in Butler Township described Flynn as a human being a beloved member of the congregation.
Fox News’ Jennifer Griffin and Fox News Digital’s Adam Sabes and Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report.
Fox News’ Jennifer Griffin and Fox News Digital’s Adam Sabes and Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report.
