Ohio Town Shocked by Idol Murder Suspect

Ohio Town Shocked by Idol Murder Suspect

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The arrest of a one-time contestant accused in the murder of his wife has left Tipp City, , the small town he's from, in a state of shock, a neighbor says.

Authorities arrested and charged Caleb Flynn, 39, in the shooting and killing of his spouse Ashley, 37; and subsequently staging the scene to mislead investigators.

A day after he was arrested, Flynn, 39, pleaded not guilty Friday to . He is accused of fatally while their daughters were sleeping under the same roof. 

The neighbor told TMZ Tuesday that their Ring camera caught a fleet of 20 marked and unmarked police cars showing up at the cul-de-sac they lived on in the early hours of February 19.

The murder came as a shock to the town, the neighbor told the outlet, adding that  most residents there know one another.

The neighbor said that Flynn and his spouse 'appeared to be a perfect couple' and were always polite to people.

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The arrest of American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn, 39 - who is accused in the murder of his wife Ashley, 37 - has left Tipp City, Ohio, the small town the family is from, in a state of shock 

Flynn was a regular at church while Ashley was frequently seen around the area with their daughters and dogs, said the neighbor. 

Authorities arrested and charged Caleb Flynn, 39, in the shooting and killing of his spouse Ashley, 37; and subsequently staging the crime scene to mislead investigators 

Flynn had been seen on American Idol 12th season in 2013 

'There's blood everywhere, oh my God, oh my God, oh my God,' Flynn said on the recording. 

His attorney, Patrick Mulligan, said in a statement on Saturday he and Flynn were 'disappointed and concerned about the short timeline and seeming rush to judgment in this case.

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'When the government runs out of leads or can´t develop leads and looks at a surviving spouse in cases such as these, the chance of a wrongful conviction increases,' Mulligan said.

Tipp City Police Chief Greg Adkins defended the investigation, saying in an email on Saturday that it had 'not moved fast' but 'has progressed at a pace dictated by a thorough and deliberate investigative process.'

Ashley Flynn was a middle school volleyball coach and substitute teacher, Tipp City Schools said on its Facebook page.

'She was known for her beautiful smile, warmth, kindness, and the positive impact she had on so many-both in and out of the classroom and on the court,' the post said.

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