Ex-American Idol singer Caleb Flynn convicted of fatally shooting his wife

Prosecutors say the former pastor killed his spouse while having an affair, then claimed a burglar was behind the murder

A former Ohio music pastor who once appeared on American Idol was convicted of murder on Tuesday in the killing of his wife while he was having an affair.

Prosecutors said Caleb Flynn, 40, staged a home invasion in February after shooting his wife, Ashley Flynn, a 37-year-old teacher and volleyball coach.

Flynn, who claimed his wife was killed by a burglar, could get up to life in prison without the chance of parole when he’s sentenced on Monday.