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Last week, former American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn was convicted of murdering his wife, Ashley Flynn.
Today, Flynn learned that he’ll spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Flynn, 40, was sentenced Monday to life in prison without the possibility of parole following his conviction in the February killing of Ashley, a 37-year-old schoolteacher and volleyball coach in Tipp City, Ohio.
Prosecutors argued that Flynn staged a home invasion after shooting Ashley, then attempted to convince authorities that a burglar was responsible.
The case took an especially disturbing turn because Flynn was carrying on an affair at the time.
According to prosecutors, Flynn sent his lover a message the night before Ashley was killed that read: “I choose you. I’m free. Actions will come tomorrow.”
The woman, Alleigha Botner, testified during the trial about her relationship with Flynn. Jurors also heard evidence about the couple’s extensive text exchanges, as well as AI-generated love songs Flynn allegedly created for Botner.
Flynn maintained his innocence despite the evidence presented against him.
His defense pointed out that the gun used to kill Ashley was never recovered and argued that investigators had not found evidence directly proving Flynn fired the weapon.
But prosecutors presented fingerprints, DNA and digital evidence that they said contradicted Flynn’s account of what happened inside the family’s home.
A jury ultimately found Flynn guilty of murder, felonious assault and tampering with evidence.
During Monday’s sentencing, Flynn became emotional while addressing his family, including his two daughters.
“I made vows to Ashley on our wedding day. I failed in those vows,” he said, while still insisting that he did not kill his wife.
Judge Jeannine Pratt, however, was not persuaded.
The judge said she was deeply disturbed by what she described as Flynn’s use of his faith to conceal his “deceit” and “lust.”
She also referenced a statement from one of Ashley’s daughters, who asked a heartbreaking question:
“What did Ashley ever do to make you hate her so much?”
Flynn first gained national attention in 2013 when he appeared on Idol and he spoke about Ashley encouraging him to pursue his musical dreams.
More than a decade later, that brief television appearance is now overshadowed by the crime that will define the rest of his life.
Caleb Flynn Sentenced to Life In Prison Without Possibility of Parole was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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Republican U.S. House candidate Nick Begich, left, and Rep. Mary Peltola, D-Alaska (right) remove their microphones after a televised debate Thursday night, Oct. 10, 2024, in Anchorage. (Photo by James Brooks/Alaska Beacon)
Over the past few weeks, the four of us here at the Beacon have been wrestling with a pretty tough decision, and we’d like to get your feedback.
A few months ago, Jeff Landfield of the Alaska Landmine asked us if we’d be willing to help with an AARP-sponsored candidate debate. The Beacon would co-host a U.S. House debate, and the Anchorage Daily News and the Anchorage Press would co-host debates with the candidates for U.S. Senate and governor.
At the time, we thought the benefits clearly outweighed any drawbacks. Earlier this year, we asked you what we should ask candidates for office this year, and a debate is a great way to do that directly — we’d get to ask the U.S. House candidates exactly what you wanted.
Locally, ABC/FOX would broadcast the debate, and C-SPAN would share it nationally, informing voters across the state and country.
We drafted an impartial list of questions inspired by the issues you raised with us earlier this year, including the cost of living, fisheries and President Donald Trump’s performance in office.
The Alaska Beacon on its own doesn’t have the video production capability or event management experience to do a good job on a debate alone, on short notice — especially not without sacrificing some news coverage — so a partnership made sense.
Collaborations are part of our mission to connect Alaskans to their state government, and we partnered with the Anchorage Daily News, Alaska Public Media and KTOO on our voter guides this year.
But in the weeks since we finalized our partnership with the Landmine, we’ve heard from some readers who say the debate agreement is a bad idea.
You’ve told us that you believe Alaska Landmine isn’t a journalistic outlet, and Jeff’s advocacy for President Donald Trump and Ballot Measure 2 makes him far from impartial.
In addition, you’ve told us that Jeff’s decision in 2021 to republish boudoir photos of someone who is now a candidate for governor — photos that had been public on a photographer’s website — went over the line.
Some things have also changed behind the scenes. When we agreed with the Landmine weeks ago, Republican Rep. Nick Begich III had not filled out our candidate questionnaire for the primary election and this would be our first chance to get answers to your questions. He’s now completed one for the general election, and it went online Monday.
Right now, we’ve heard feedback from a relative handful of readers about the debate, but we think that as it becomes better known, more of you will speak up.
And so, after hearing you and thinking about it for a week, we’ve decided to cancel.
We’ll have other opportunities to ask candidates the questions you wanted us to ask. We follow the Citizens Agenda on election reporting — the idea that we ask the questions that are on your minds — and to us, that also means changing course when our readers ask us to.
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We have tragic news to report from the world of television.
Robert Kelker-Kelly — the actor best known for playing Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives — has passed away.
He was just 62 years old.
News of Kelker-Kelly’s death came as a shock to fans of daytime television.
Now, more details have emerged about the final moments of his life.
Kelker-Kelly died Saturday, October 3, at his home in Missouri. He was 62 years old.
According to TMZ, the actor had complained of chest pain before becoming unresponsive at his home.
Police and emergency medical personnel were called to the residence around 8:16 p.m. after receiving a report of an unconscious man who was not breathing.
CPR was already underway when officers arrived, and first responders continued attempting to save Kelker-Kelly. Sadly, their efforts were unsuccessful.
Authorities reportedly found nothing suspicious at the scene, with the circumstances appearing consistent with a medical event. A specific cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
Kelker-Kelly was best known for taking over the iconic role of Bo Brady in 1992.
He replaced Peter Reckell and remained with the NBC soap until 1995, appearing opposite Kristian Alfonso and Lisa Rinna.
Kelker-Kelly and Rinna’s characters were romantically involved on the show, and the pair even earned the Soap Opera Digest Award for Hottest Couple in 1995.
Ironically, their relationship off-camera was considerably less romantic.
Earlier this year, Rinna opened up about her difficult experience working with Kelker-Kelly in her memoir, You Better Believe I’m Gonna Talk About It. She alleged that her former costar was verbally abusive, manipulative and prone to playing mind games.
Kelker-Kelly never publicly responded to Rinna’s allegations.
After leaving Days, Kelker-Kelly continued working in daytime television, including a stint as Stavros Cassadine on General Hospital. He also worked as a professional pilot and flight instructor.
His death marks a sad end for an actor who became a familiar face to soap fans during one of daytime television’s most memorable eras.
Kelker-Kelly is survived by the legacy of the characters he brought to life and by fans who still remember him as Bo Brady more than three decades later.
Our thoughts go out to his loved ones during this enormously difficult time.
Robert Kelker-Kelly Cause of Death: ‘Days of Our Lives’ Star Was 62 was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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Following the Oct. 2 release of Miranda Lambert’s new album, Crisco, the country star surprised fans with a new collaboration featuring fellow Texas native Parker McCollum.
The pair teamed up for a fresh take on Rosanne Cash’s 1981 hit “Seven Year Ache,” offering a version that celebrates the timelessness of the classic song while also adding a touch of the country-disco flair that Lambert has been exploring in this chapter of her career. The just-dropped track is available exclusively when fans download Crisco on iTunes, now through 11:59 p.m. ET on Thursday, Oct. 8.
“To me this song fits right in the sweet spot of the country-disco sound and I love any excuse to sing with Parker McCollum” Lambert admitted on social media.
Lambert and McCollum’s distinct styles unite effortlessly depict the story of someone who is struggling to come out of the pain of a failed relationship by spending nights out at bars and looking for distractions rather than confronting what they’re feeling.
They sing, “Just tell ’em you’re trying to cure a seven-year ache/ See what else your old heart can take/ Boys say, ‘When is he gonna give us some room’/ But the girls say, ‘God, I hope he comes back soon’.”
This collaboration marked yet another opportunity for Lambert to work alongside McCollum, someone she has already joined forces with on past occasions and projects. The two previously collaborated on “Santa Fe” from Lambert’s Postcards From Texas and have performed together several times, including the 2025 “Band Together Texas” benefit concert which raised over $8.5 million for flood relief efforts in their home state.
“I love making music with Parker because he’s the real deal,” said Lambert. “He’s such a natural artist and has that thing you can’t teach. He is authentically himself and you can feel that in his music.” The “Burn It Down” singer echoed Lambert’s statement, claiming she has always been a “big inspiration to him,” as he’s watched her journey from Texas to Nashville.
“Not only is she one of the most incredible songwriters we’ve got but is also hands-down one of my favorite Country voices ever. I’m honored any time I get the chance to work with and learn from her,” he adds.
Miranda Lambert will continue celebrating Crisco tomorrow, Oct. 6, when she returns home to deliver a sold-out album release show at Billy Bob’s Texas.
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