Court hears AI love song accused killer Caleb Flynn made for ex-mistressA bizarre courtroom display has left the internet baffled as love songs, inspired by an accused killer’s love affair, were played to a jury.Lauren Robinson@L_Robinson963 min readSeptember 28, 2026 - 6:22AMA bizarre courtroom display that needs to be seen to be believed has left the internet baffled.Ohio jurors and viewers of the trial of Caleb Flynn, 40, were forced to sit through an AI-generated love song allegedly created for his 24-year-old ex-mistress, Alleigha Botner. The former pastor and American Idol contestant is on trial for the murder of his wife of 15 years, Ashley Flynn. Be the first to know when news breaks. Download our new appJoseph Wilhelm, a special agent, said investigators extracted data from 12 devices, including Mr Flynn’s iPhone. He claimed that the AI song generator app was uninstalled from the device days before his wife’s death. Others you may likenewsnews“We found audio files on Caleb’s iPhone that seemed to have been AI-generated and related to his relationship with Alleigha Botner,” Mr Wilhelm said on the stand.The detective also testified that two versions of the song existed in two different keys that matched lyrics in the notes app of Mr Flynn’s phone. The courtroom took an unexpected turn when the prosecution asked the judge if it could play two of the tracks recovered from his phone. Former pastor Caleb Flynn is on trial for the murder of his wife of 15 years, Ashley Flynn. Picture: FacebookPolice uncovered AI-generated ballads dedicated to Flynn’s mistress. Picture: CourtTVAutotuned Christian-rock ballads address how the relationship went from friendship to romance, as well as their 16-year age gap.“That first time I saw you, the room disappeared. Love at first sight, even though I was scared,” the lyrics claim at one point.At another point, the track’s vocals declared, “Age never mattered when it was you and me. We were proof that forever was something you feel, not see”.When asked what the song meant, Ms Botner answered: “The song was written to show how much he cared about me”.“Right now they mean nothing”.She also clarified that Mr Flynn’s reference to “the third of every month” was when they began dating.While the members of the court listened to the audio presentation, which lasted for just over ten minutes, Mr Flynn could be seen wiping sweat from his brow. Behind him, members of his alleged victim’s family suppressed smirks, while other members of the public fought to hold back laughter and covered their mouths.The courtroom struggled to hold back laughter as the songs were played for the jury. Picture: CourtTVSocial media couldn’t help but react to the cringe-fuelled response. Picture: CourtTVThe entire display sparked a cringe-fuelled response on social media. “I would’ve taken a plea deal before I let that song play,” a user said on TikTok.Another wrote: “This is a very serious situation, but this feels like a scene from The Office”.“Playing the whole song was f**king diabolical, and I’m here for it,” a third added.Others shared pictures of viewers in court, who struggled to smother their laughter.“She’s my favourite,” a user said in reference to a woman seated in the gallery. “He’s all of us,” another said, pairing the comment with a photo of a male court viewer, with his lips sealed tight. Another user made a collage, writing “I made a compilation of my favourite reactions.” The prosecution also presented over 100,000 text messages sent to the mistress, averaging about 300 messages a day.In one exchange, Mr Flynn allegedly told Ms Botner: “I was up until 4am last night crying, literally trying to think of ways to kill her and not go to jail”. Prosecutors claim he texted, “I choose you. I’m free. Actions will come tomorrow, February 16, a day I’ll never forget,” the night before Ms Flynn’s death.Ms Botner read out her own messages where she told Mr Flynn, “I want to kill her, Caleb. So bad”. Prosecutors also revealed over 100,000 text messages between the pair. Picture: CourtTVMr Flynn claims he is innocent and an intruder is responsible for his wife’s murder. Picture: Miami County JailThe ex-mistress has not been accused of any wrongdoing by authorities. Ms Flynn was shot twice in the head while in the couple’s marital bed while their two daughters slept in their rooms nearby. More Coverage‘Devil’: Teen killer speaks before executionKate Schneider‘Too perfect’: Truth behind 20yo’s InstagramNaomi KaplanHowever, Mr Flynn has maintained since the tragedy unfolded that an intruder is responsible. 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