Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant, is accused of killing his wife, Ashley, and making it look like a home invasion.
Rumors about Caleb Flynn having an affair began to spread after the former American Idol participant was accused of murdering his wife. Flynn is accused of killing Ashley in Tipp City, Ohio, and making the whole incident look like a home invasion.
While an official motive for the crime has not been announced, there has been online speculation about a possible affair. One name that has been talked about is Alija Buttner.
These claims were almost certainly made by unverified profiles. The authorities did not comment on the matter or suggest anything about Flynn’s affair. HT.com was unable to independently verify the social media claims.
“This appears to be the young woman Caleb Flynn was having an affair with. Like him, she is a worship leader at the church. Her name is Alija Buettner. She and Caleb were singing and worshiping on stage together, while allegedly committing adultery and lying through their teeth,” one Facebook post claimed.
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She added: “Ashley Flynn did not deserve to be betrayed. She certainly did not deserve to be killed. These two innocent little girls did not deserve to lose their mother!”
“Alleigha Botner Murder-Death Dayton OH, Obituary: Caleb Flynn Girlfriend of Christian Life Center Tragically Passed Away,” another post claimed.
Fact Check: Rumors about the Caleb Flynn case
Although speculation has been amplified online, there is no concrete evidence linking the person allegedly named Alija Butner to Flynn. Officially, no links have been established between the two.
As previously reported, authorities have said nothing about Flynn having an extramarital affair. Grok also fact-checked the viral claims, saying: “Official reports indicate that Caleb Flynn has been charged with the murder of his wife Ashley, but police have not revealed a motive. Online speculation points to a possible affair with fellow church member Aleigha Buettner, although this remains unconfirmed. The case is ongoing.”
Caleb Flynn status update
Flynn, 39, faces one count of murder, two counts of felonious assault and two counts of tampering with evidence in the case. His bail was set at $2 million.
After the charges were filed, Flynn’s attorney raised questions. “It’s alarming how quickly this happened,” said Patrick Mulligan of the law firm Mormond & Mulligan in Dayton. “I question the thoroughness of the investigation.” The lawyer also criticized the “high” bail amount. The lawyer said: “This deprives him of the opportunity to attend his wife’s funeral, which is an unspeakable tragedy.”
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