Inside Edition for Monday Oct 05, 2026

Drama in court today as a former American Idol contestant broke into uncontrollable tears. Prosecutors claim Caleb Flynn murdered his wife Ashley so he could be with his mistress. Today was his sentencing — and he sobbed as heartbreaking statements from his two daughters were read in court. A major bombshell in the alleged drugging and gang rape of a Cornell student by a group of frat brothers. For the very first time, we are hearing a secretly recorded phone call between Jane Doe and one of the students she says assaulted her. Jane Doe has filed a civil lawsuit against Cornell and the seven fraternity brothers, who have all denied any wrongdoing. Ann Mercogliano has the details. Plus, he planned the perfect surprise proposal — a romantic spot at a park overlooking California's Laguna Beach. He even hired a mariachi band. It was picture perfect until a total stranger showed up and started yelling ugly things. It was a courtroom first — a man who was killed giving a victim impact statement from beyond the grave. His likeness and voice were all created with AI technology. Now, as Ann Mercogliano reports, comes a major twist. Despite the sentencing being dismissed, Gabriel Horcasitas' manslaughter conviction still holds. He now awaits a resentencing hearing.