American Idol Star Accused of Wife’s Murder | Durham News

A former American Idol contestant is facing murder charges after allegedly staging his wife’s death to look like a break-in. The couple, married 16 years and parents of two young daughters, had a public, loving relationship — he credited her for his success on the show. Police found no signs of forced entry, and his 911 call describing an intruder contradicted evidence. Within days of the murder, federal and state investigators joined the probe, and he was arrested, charged with murder, assault, tampering with evidence, and intimidation — with a $3.5 million bond. No motive has been released yet.

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