India, Feb. 21 -- Caleb Flynn, the former American Idol contestant, has been accused of shooting his wife Ashley. The couple's daughters were asleep in their Tipp County home at the time. Initially, a burglary was reported at their place but as per the recent charges Ashley's death was ruled to be a murder.

Amid this there were unverified rumors on social media of Flynn having been in communication with another woman - allegedly a girlfriend. To be sure, there is no official confirmation of the same. HT.com could not independently verify these claims.

Meanwhile, Flynn issued a statement in court, as he entered a plea of not guilty.

Flynn, at the arraignment on Friday, gave a brief plea to the judge for a reduced bond. "I just want to t...