Tearful Caleb Flynn Apologizes to Daughters Before Sentencing

[00:00:00] Speaker 1: I'm going to do my best to get through this, so at least I ask for forgiveness if it takes a while. [00:00:15] Speaker 2: That's all. [00:00:23] Speaker 1: In my almost eight months of being here, this is the first opportunity I've had to speak. There are so many things I would want to say, I would want to explain, but I understand there's not enough time today, this week, or the month of all to say it all, but there are people I would like to speak to, first and foremost, to my daughters. [00:00:58] Speaker 2: I don't know if they'll ever be able to hear this, but I want to say it regardless. I love you, too, Melissa, they love me, with absolutely everything inside of me. The day you both were born were days that forever changed my life for the better. I never knew that love this fierce was possible, until the moment that I held you for the first time. You both are my greatest joy in this life. life. Please know your daddy is so proud of you and loves you beyond what words can describe me. I have so many thoughts and dreams of raising you and seeing you grow up to be mighty women of God. But unfortunately, I can't. And so I am sorry. I want to be there for your most important moments. And for that, I'm sorry. There is so much I wish I could be there for. And so my heart breaks knowing I can't. But please know again, I dearly love you both. I miss you more than you'll ever know. Melissa and Ava, you're amazing and perfect in every way. Seek the Lord every day. Continue being the most amazing, kind, beautiful, and sweet girls you are. And I know Jesus will continue giving you exactly what you need. And we'll give you beautiful lives you deserve. I could speak for hours and hours but never forget. [00:03:02] Speaker ?: Love you. [00:03:05] Speaker 2: To my parents, where do I even start? Some people are given a good mom and a rough dad or a great dad and a mom who's not there. But rarely are people blessed with both the best mom and dad like I am. Your support, encouragement, and prayers throughout this entire nightmare is not normal but supernatural. Your constant and unwavering love for me is what every son or daughter desires from their parents. And you gave it with no strings attached. And you gave it with your whole hearts. I am proud to be your son and be unblessed to call you mom and dad. I love you guys with all my heart and hope you know I value and treasure you as much as I know how. I know the Lord's not done yet, but thank you for walking with me on this journey. I'm sorry I won't be able to have our morning coffee in the motions. Not yet. I'm sorry I can't gather eggs with the girls. Not yet. I'm sorry I can't take care of you both. Yet. I'm sorry I won't miss so much, but know I love you with all my heart and think you are the greatest parents in this world. I can't thank you enough for the way you have loved, accepted, and supported me. Not just these past eight months, but my entire life. I can't thank you enough for the way you have loved, accepted, and supported me. Not just these past eight months, but my entire life. We didn't need to talk every day or say a lot of words to remain close. We'd just work. I am beyond proud to call you my brother, to call you my best friend. Early on you told me that no matter what, you were my brother's keeper, in you are. Thank you for your unfailing love for me. You're who I want to be when I grow up. I love you, Adam, and know the Lord has a plan for you. The Lord loves you. The Lord sees you. To Todd and Jill, Matt and Kayla, and our extended family. I made vows to Ashley on our wedding day. I failed those vows. And through my decisions, I have caused you guys an incredible amount of pain. Through those decisions, I'm sure you have felt betrayal, confusion, anger, and so much more. And all those words don't come close. I cannot apologize enough. I'm sure you heard awful and hurtful things that I've said. I am so equitably sorry. As horrible as those things were, I want you to know whether you believe it or not. I did not. Or do not mean them. I do not hate you. I love you all. I take complete accountability and responsibility for my words and my decisions. And again, I'm so sorry. I am so sorry. I am so sorry. And pray you can one day forgive me. To my church family and friends. I'm sorry that these decisions I spoke of have hurt you. Todd and Jill, Matt and Kayla, I want to thank you for your years of love, support, and encouragement. Thank you for the opportunity of employment and all that you gave me. To Matt and Kayla specifically. Thank you for willingly stepping in to do Ashley and I's greatest desire. Which is taking care of the girls if something were to happen. Matt. Matt, I know you will. But please love my girls as hard as you know how. Protect them at all costs. You care for their beautiful hearts. And be anything they need you to be. No. What I am most ashamed of and I regret most of all. Is the awful things I said about Ashley. I loved her and loved her. She was my wife. She was beautiful. She was beautiful and amazing in countless ways. She was beautiful and amazing in countless ways. Lastly, I have unfortunately lied about a lot of things over the last couple of years. But as I stand here before God, who is my ultimate judge, I am not lying. When I say I did not kill my wife, I will continue to fight for my innocence as long as the Lord allows me to. Because I did not kill my wife. I did not kill my wife. Now, verse 3:3-5-6 says, "Trust the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. But in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight." Jesus, I love you. I acknowledge you as Lord and Savior of my life. [00:10:41] Speaker ?: I trust in you. Thank you, Judge. [00:10:45] Speaker 2: At this time, would the victims like to offer a statement? The court will state for the record. The court has received numerous victim impact statements, 13 in total.