The former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn’s wife, Ashley Flynn, was found dead on February 16 at their Cunningham Court home. Ashley Flynn was found dead when the responding officers to the 911 call arrived at the location. She had two gunshot wounds to the head. After an intense investigation and several ups and downs, former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn was found guilty of the murder of his wife. He was sentenced to life in prison and does not have the possibility of getting parole. Flynn broke down in tears, noting,“I did not kill my wife”Former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn on his eventual fateBefore Caleb Flynn received his judgment, he broke down in tears, pointing out that he “did not kill” his wife. He also added that he will “continue to fight” for his “innocence”. He indicated that he did not end the life of Ashley Flynn several times. He also reportedly added that he had lied “about a lot of things over the last couple of years”. However, he did not lie about his wife. He also apologized for not being able to keep the “vows” that he had made during his wedding to Ashley Flynn through his “decisions”. Flynn’s judgment arrived after he was found guilty of aggravated murder. Judge Jeannine Pratt delivered the judgment. According to reports, Flynn also received the sentence of 7 years in prison for firearms specifications along with a sentence of 9 years for tampering with the evidence. Judge Jeannine Pratt, while giving Flynn the sentence, reportedly pointed out the “abhorrent” nature of his actions. Pratt noted that Flynn’s actions, which had “layers of deceit, manipulation, and cruelty,” are “impossible to fathom”. Pratt also spoke about how Flynn chose to end his marriage to Ashley Flynn in “her own home,” indicating that it was “deeply disturbing”. The judge continued to speak about the several other options that Flynn could have chosen instead of ending the life of his wife. Caleb Flynn’s actions have “shattered” the “sense of security” that their children had. Their children will have to “live with the scars” of Flynn’s actions and will “never get back” their mother. Caleb and Ashley’s daughter also reportedly shared a statement in which she spoke about the suffering that Flynn has inflicted through his actions. According to reports, their daughter said in the statement that Caleb Flynn does not understand the impact of his actions. She wishes that he could “feel the pain” that she has to go through. Flynn’s mother-in-law, Jill Smith, also pointed out that Flynn should “come to understand that actions have consequences” and that he has a “lot to pay”. Jill Smith also urged Flynn to tell the truth to everyone and “receive the outcome”. Ashley Flynn’s brother-in-law, Matthew Keyt, reportedly spoke about the devastating situation that Ashley’s daughters are going through. Ashley’s daughters “often lie on the grass in front of her tombstone”. Keyt and his wife are unable to explain the situation to Ashley’s daughters and added that Flynn’s actions have cost their family an “impossible” amount that cannot be quantified. Ashley Flynn was 37 when she was found dead. Soon after Ashley’s death on February 16, Caleb Flynn was booked on February 19.For more such interesting pieces, stay tuned to Soap Central.