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Former 'American Idol' Contestant Sentenced to Life for Wife's Murder
Original: Caleb Flynn, Who Appeared on ‘American Idol,’ Gets Life Sentence for Wife’s Murder
Caleb Flynn, who once appeared on the singing competition 'American Idol,' has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife. The sentencing closes a case that drew attention because of the defendant's brief television fame, with coverage focusing on his fall from a talent-show contestant to a convicted killer.
Why now: The contrast between his reality-TV past and the life sentence for murder is drawing public attention.
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- Caleb Flynn, Who Appeared on ‘American Idol,’ Gets Life Sentence for Wife’s Murder · The New York Times
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