'I WANT TO KILL HER:' CALEB FLYNN MISTRESS READS THEIR TEXTS ON THE STAND

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The video leverages a dramatic court testimony, featuring emotionally charged text messages, to create a compelling narrative that draws viewers in. The inclusion of a former 'American Idol' contestant adds a layer of public interest, while the raw emotion and controversial nature of the content likely drive engagement.

Summary

A woman, identified as Alleigha Botner, testifies in court, reading text messages exchanged with Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant accused of killing his wife. The messages reveal emotional turmoil and a desire for divorce, with Botner expressing regret for some of her own messages.

Structure

1Reading texts on the stand
2Expressing regret and apology
3Discussing the desire for divorce
4Confronting Caleb Flynn about his choices
5Reflecting on life choices and time

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'I WANT TO KILL HER:' CALEB FLYNN MISTRESS READS THEIR TEXTS ON THE STAND FORMER "AMERICAN IDOL" CONTESTANT ACCUSED OF KILLING HIS WIFE CALEB FLYNN Alleigha Botner FORMER "AMERICAN IDOL" CONTESTANT ACCUSED OF KILLING HIS WIFE Caleb Flynn

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Alleigha Botner, the mistress of the former 'American Idol' contestant Caleb Flynn, testified at his murder trial about the text messages they exchanged before his wife was killed. Flynn has pleaded not guilty. Read more at the link above.

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Sorry, Sorry, I just wish I didn't say this. didn't say this. I didn't mean it. I didn't mean it. “I want to kill her Caleb.” Who said that? Me. Me. Next message. Next message. I said, “It’s so bad.” I said, “It’s so bad.” Next message. Next message. He said, “That makes two of us.” On August 22nd ‘25, On August 22nd ‘25, I said, “It would Caleb, I’m you take her life, because that’s not what you should do. And I know you actually wouldn’t. But to make the divorce happen, it would change everything.” On August 22nd ‘25, On August 22nd ‘25, “If you want to pursue Will or Nathan or anyone for that matter, you need to do it. I need to go through and feel what you have. I’m sorry for all I put you through. I’m so effing sorry Alleigha. I’m not worth a second of your time.” Next message. Next message. Don’t give me another thought. on getting rid of her. Until then, I love you. I will from the sideline. You owe me nothing, I am nothing.” I said on the same day, “If you really do hate her. And she knows that, so much more than her, to her forever. Would you rather have a life with her or me? you’ll have to wrestle with forever. You have one life on earth as a human being. You make your own choices but time is ticking and I can’t wait forever.”