Judge asked to decide who gets Ashley Flynn’s life insurance money after husband’s murder conviction

Insurer asks judge to decide who gets Ashley Flynn’s life insurance money after husband’s murder conviction Advertisement Updated: 1:09 PM EST Nov 12, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Karin Johnson Reporter Insurer asks judge to decide who gets Ashley Flynn’s life insurance money after husband’s murder conviction Updated: 1:09 PM EST Nov 12, 2026 Editorial Standards ⓘ Karin Johnson Reporter TIPP CITY, Ohio — The man convicted of murdering Ashley Flynn was the sole beneficiary of her $100,000 life insurance policy. Now, the insurance company is asking a federal judge to decide who should receive the money. WATCH: Caleb Flynn makes emotional statement during sentencing Banner Life Insurance Company filed a complaint Nov. 10 in U.S. District Court in Dayton, saying Ohio law prevents Caleb Flynn from collecting the proceeds because he was convicted of killing his wife. Advertisement Ashley Flynn was killed Feb. 16, 2026. On Sept. 29, Caleb Flynn was convicted in Miami County of charges including murder, aggravated murder, felonious assault and tampering with evidence. Letters from Caleb Flynn's daughters read in court during his sentencing Banner says it issued the policy on Ashley’s life in 2016. Caleb was the policy’s owner and its only named primary beneficiary. No backup beneficiary or contingent owner was named, the complaint says. Why the insurer is asking a judge to decide Banner says Ohio’s “slayer statute” bars Caleb from benefiting from Ashley’s death. Under the law, the company says, the insurance proceeds must be distributed as though he had died before her. Former mistress details messages with Caleb Flynn before and after Ashley Flynn’s killing But the company says the policy’s usual order of payment would ultimately direct the money to Caleb’s estate—a result Banner argues would allow him to benefit from Ashley’s death. The insurer says several people may have an interest in the proceeds and that paying one of them could expose the company to multiple claims or lawsuits. Caleb Flynn trial: Victim's family recounts night of wife's killing, learning of alleged affair Banner is asking permission to deposit the money with the court and have a judge determine who is entitled to it. The company says the amount owed, including interest and premium refunds, is $100,759.77 as calculated for Nov. 18, 2026. Children, family members named in case The complaint names Ashley and Caleb’s two minor children, their temporary custodians and other members of both families as defendants. Woman who had affair with Caleb Flynn testifies about comments before wife’s death Ashley’s sister, Kayla Keyt, told Banner four days after Ashley’s death that she intended to submit a claim on the children’s behalf, according to the filing. Keyt and her husband were appointed the children’s interim emergency custodians, the complaint says. Jurors hear texts from Ashley Flynn’s phone, watch Caleb Flynn’s police interviews Being named as a defendant in this type of case does not mean someone is accused of wrongdoing or that the court has decided they are entitled to the money. Banner is also asking the court to allow its attorney fees and court costs to be deducted from the proceeds. The complaint is a request to the court; it does not establish that a judge has decided who will receive the money or whether the requested fees will be allowed. Make WLWT a preferred source on Google Add Preferred Source Share Infinite Scroll Enabled Top Picks Police: 1 killed, 4 injured in D.C. shooting; Suspect shot himself after police standoff Brooklyn building collapse killed 2 children and 6 adults, mayor says Why are gas prices dropping and how low will they go? WATCH: Ocean liner SS United States is sunk off Florida's coast after a long goodbye