Husband of Ohio teacher charged with wife’s murder days after she was found dead in home
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The husband of an Ohio teacher who was shot and killed inside her home has been charged with murder, according to court records.
Caleb Flynn, 39, has been charged with murder in relation to the death of Ashley Flynn, his wife. Ashley, who was a mother, teacher and volleyball coach, was shot and killed in her Tipp City, Ohio, home early on Monday morning. According to WHIO, dispatch logs indicated someone inside the house called 911 and reported that Ashley was shot in the head.
Caleb Flynn has been charged with murder, two counts of felonious assault with a deadly weapon and two counts of tampering with evidence. He was booked into the Miami County Jail at 5:07 p.m. on Thursday, according to inmate records. He was arraigned on Friday morning and pleaded not guilty. His bond was set at $2 million. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for February 26 at 1:00 p.m.
Officials alleged in court documents filed early Friday morning that “Caleb Flynn murdered his wife [redacted] in the morning hours of February 16, 2026.” Caleb Flynn allegedly shot his wife with a 9mm handgun and staged the crime scene, causing officers to be “lead estray,” the documents state.
Tipp City mother of two found dead after reported home invasion; police use drones and K-9 units in search for suspect as community mourns tragic loss. (Ashley Flynn/Facebook)
“The Tipp City Police Department appreciates the community’s patience and support while this collaborative investigative team worked diligently on this complex case. We also extend our sincere appreciation to the many agencies that have assisted—and continue to assist—in this investigation involving a tragic loss of life,” the Tipp City Police Department said in a statement, according to WLWT.
The individual who called 911 told dispatchers that the kids were asleep in their rooms at the home, according to News Center 7.
Caleb Flynn was booked into the Miami County Jail on Thursday evening. (Miami County Jail)
“Someone broke into the RP [reporting person’s] house, unknown if they are still there. Garage door is open,” the dispatcher said. “There was apparently a female shot in the head. Is not responding currently.”
“Squad is en route; they aren’t staged yet. Are they good to respond in?” the dispatcher asked.
Ashley Flynn, a Tipp City Schools substitute teacher and volleyball coach, was found dead in her Ohio home during reported burglary. Police launch homicide investigation into her death. (Tipp City Schools)
“Yes, one person only,” a first responder replied.
According to the outlet, only Ashley and Caleb Flynn as well as their two children were inside the home during the incident.
“RP and juvenile daughter are locked in a bedroom,” the dispatcher told police, according to the outlet. “Just a correction — the juveniles are going to be in their own rooms asleep currently.”
In an earlier statement to Fox News Digital, Tipp City Chief Greg Adkins said he believes the incident is isolated.
“We believe that this was an isolated incident targeting this specific residence,” Adkins told Fox News Digital Wednesday. “No information at this time to believe the public is in any danger. The investigation will continue until we can provide all the answers to the family and community.”
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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 to be on the show in 2013 during a Hometown Interview segment.
“I absolutely love the Lord. I love my wife more than anything. She is very, very pretty. … I love her,” Caleb Flynn said. “But, you know, I’m just a normal person who absolutely loves to sing more than anything in the world.”
Fox News Digital’s Sarah Rumpf-Whitten contributed to this report.
