Former Ohio music pastor and American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for murdering his wife.
Crime and courts / United States
Former American Idol singer gets life in prison for wife's murder
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- ABC News Former American Idol singer gets life in prison for wife's murder
- 7NEWS Former American Idol contestant and pastor sentenced to life without parole for killing wife
- The West Australian Former American Idol contestant jailed for killing wife
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| Outlet | Niral Score | Adjectives | Sourcing | Sentiment | Mood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABC Newsas they published this story | 93.2 | 6 | 75 | -0.3 | 31.4 |
| 7NEWS | 91.8 | 3 | 75 | -0.2 | 21.4 |
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