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Caleb Flynn Charged With Wife's Murder in Ohio as 911 Call Is Released

Investigators say the crime scene appeared staged to mimic a burglary.

Overview

  • Flynn, 39, was arrested Thursday and charged with murder, two counts of felonious assault, and two counts of tampering with evidence.
  • He pleaded not guilty in a Friday video arraignment, was ordered held on $2 million bond, and is due for a preliminary hearing on Feb. 26.
  • Released 911 audio captures Flynn reporting a break-in and his wife shot, though police say only the couple and their two daughters were inside.
  • Court filings state Ashley Flynn, 37, was shot with a 9mm handgun; two shell casings were found, a garage side door was open behind a refrigerator, and a truck console where Flynn said he kept his gun was open.
  • Tipp City Police say the investigation remains active with assistance from the Ohio BCI, the Miami County Sheriff's Office, and the FBI, and officials have not confirmed any motive despite unverified online claims.