> At a Glance
> – Michael David McKee, 39, is charged with two counts of murder
> – Victims Monique Tepe, 39, and husband Spencer Tepe, 37, were found shot in their Columbus home on Dec. 30
> – Their two young children were discovered unharmed at the scene
> – Why it matters: A workplace welfare check exposed the tragedy, and security video may hold clues to the early-morning killings
McKee-Monique’s former spouse-was arrested Saturday after police released surveillance footage of a hooded person of interest.
The Discovery
Friends and co-workers raised the alarm when dentist Spencer Tepe failed to arrive at work and Monique stopped answering calls. A 911 caller reported seeing a body and blood inside the North 4th Street residence.
Officers arrived to find:
- The couple dead from apparent gunshot wounds
- Three 9 mm shell casings inside the home
- The Tepe’s two children physically safe
Investigators believe the shootings happened between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Dec. 30, one month short of the couple’s fifth wedding anniversary.
The Suspect
McKee, now held outside Ohio, divorced Monique in 2017 after a two-year marriage that produced no children. His next court appearance is slated for Tuesday afternoon.
A motive has not been disclosed.
Key Takeaways
- Workplace concern triggered the welfare check that uncovered the double homicide
- Surveillance video and ballistic evidence form the core of the early case
- The couple’s children were found safe, shielded from the violence
As the legal process begins, Columbus police continue to piece together what led to the fatal encounter.
