When Dr. Spencer Tepe doesn't show up for work at Athens Dental Depot in Columbus, Ohio, coworkers are shocked. They call their boss, the owner of Athens Dental, Dr Mark Valrose.

Valrose is on vacation in Florida, but Spencer not showing up is so unusual that coworkers felt they needed to let Valro… When Dr. Spencer Tepe doesn't show up for work at Athens Dental Depot in Columbus, Ohio, coworkers are shocked. They call their boss, the owner of Athens Dental, Dr Mark Valrose.

Valrose is on vacation in Florida, but Spencer not showing up is so unusual that coworkers felt they needed to let Valrose know. Valrose tries to contact Spencer, and failing at that, Tepe's wife, Monique, is even more predictable than her husband.

Unable to reach either Tepe, Valrose calls 911 in Columbus, Ohio, at 9:03 a.m., requesting a wellness check. Their bodies are found inside their house, which is now for sale. 

Early reports indicated Monique was shot once in the chest, and Spencer was shot more than once, with three shell casings found at the scene.

In fact, the killer unloaded a full clip, 16 rounds, and both were shot in the head: Monique in her right cheek, and Spencer in his left ear. A total of 16 gunshot wounds are discovered. A standard magazine for a handgun holds 15 to 17 rounds, depending on the size of the bullet.

Spencer and Monique likely died within "seconds to minutes" of being shot. The injuries suffered and the trajectories of bullets indicate some movement by Spencer and Monique; the range of fire is indeterminate, and there is no way to tell in which order the injuries are inflicted.

Michael McKee, 39, arrested in the murders of his ex-wife and her new husband, is being held without bond in the Franklin County Jail. He pleaded not guilty to four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary.

According to a newly unsealed affidavit, witnesses claimed McKee was abusive during his marriage to Monique and had threatened to kill her. Court documents indicate McKee had previously visited the couple's home on Dec. 6, 2025, while they were away.

McKee, a vascular surgeon from Illinois, drove 900 miles to commit the murders. He was tracked through surveillance video, which showed a silver SUV. Police also reportedly found multiple weapons in his Chicago-area condo, with one being  connected to the crime scene.

McKee faces a minimum of life in prison with parole eligibility after 32 years if convicted.   

 

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Autopsies for Spencer and Monique Tepe  show a much different scene of the murders than previously thought. 

Early reports indicated Monique was shot once in the chest, and Spencer was shot more than once, with three shell casings found at the scene.

In fact, the killer unloaded a full clip, 16 ro… Autopsies for Spencer and Monique Tepe  show a much different scene of the murders than previously thought. 

Early reports indicated Monique was shot once in the chest, and Spencer was shot more than once, with three shell casings found at the scene.

In fact, the killer unloaded a full clip, 16 rounds, and both were shot in the head: Monique in her right cheek, and Spencer in his left ear. A total of 16 gunshot wounds are discovered. A standard magazine for a handgun holds 15 to 17 rounds, depending on the size of the bullet.

Spencer and Monique likely died within "seconds to minutes" of being shot. The injuries suffered and the trajectories of bullets indicate some movement by Spencer and Monique; the range of fire is indeterminate, and there is no way to tell in which order the injuries are inflicted.

Michael McKee, 39, arrested in the murders of his ex-wife and her new husband, is being held without bond in the Franklin County Jail. He pleaded not guilty to four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary.

According to a newly unsealed affidavit, witnesses claimed McKee was abusive during his marriage to Monique and had threatened to kill her. Court documents indicate McKee had previously visited the couple's home on Dec. 6, 2025, while they were away.

McKee, a vascular surgeon from Illinois, drove 900 miles to commit the murders. He was tracked through surveillance video, which showed a silver SUV. Police also reportedly found multiple weapons in his Chicago-area condo, with one being  connected to the crime scene.

McKee faces a minimum of life in prison with parole eligibility after 32 years if convicted.   

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Monique and Spencer Tepe were shot to death in their Columbus, Ohio home before dawn on December 30, 2025, while their two young children slept just down the hall. In this episode of Night Watch, Katie Ring examines the investigation that followed — one marked by surveillance footage, license plate … Monique and Spencer Tepe were shot to death in their Columbus, Ohio home before dawn on December 30, 2025, while their two young children slept just down the hall. In this episode of Night Watch, Katie Ring examines the investigation that followed — one marked by surveillance footage, license plate data, and movements that stretched across state lines. Prosecutors allege Monique’s ex-husband, Michael McKee, carried out a calculated, premeditated attack. He has pleaded not guilty. Beneath the quiet neighborhood headlines is a case built on timing, digital gaps, and the question of whether the evidence tells a complete story.

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Newly released autopsy and coroner reports in the murders of Spencer and Monique Tepe reveal critical forensic details that dramatically shift how this crime is understood. In this episode, we carefully break down what the medical evidence actually shows — including what the wounds, trajectories, an… Newly released autopsy and coroner reports in the murders of Spencer and Monique Tepe reveal critical forensic details that dramatically shift how this crime is understood. In this episode, we carefully break down what the medical evidence actually shows — including what the wounds, trajectories, and toxicology reports confirm about intent, awareness, and the level of violence involved. We also discuss the recent Hulu special The Perfect Couple: Inside the Ohio Murders and what it covered — and what it left out.

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Autopsies for Spencer and Monique Tepe are complete, and show a much different scene of the murders than previously thought.

Early reports indicated Monique was shot once in the chest, and Spencer was shot more than once, with three shell casings found at the scene. In fact, the killer unloaded a f… Autopsies for Spencer and Monique Tepe are complete, and show a much different scene of the murders than previously thought.

Early reports indicated Monique was shot once in the chest, and Spencer was shot more than once, with three shell casings found at the scene. In fact, the killer unloaded a full clip, 16 rounds, and both were shot in the head: Monique in her right cheek, and Spencer in his left ear.

A total of 16 gunshot wounds are discovered. A standard magazine for a handgun holds 15 to 17 rounds, depending on the size of the bullet. Spencer and Monique likely died within "seconds to minutes" of being shot.

The injuries suffered and the trajectories of bullets indicate some movement by Spencer and Monique; the range of fire is indeterminate, and there is no way to tell in which order the injuries are inflicted.

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• Dr. Kendall Crowns -  Chief Medical Examiner of Tarrant County (Fort Worth), Host of Podcast, "Mayhem in the Morgue," and Lecturer: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU (Texas Christian University)
• Yelena Mandenberg  - News Reporter for 'The Mirror,' the 'Irish Star' and 'The Express;' X: @ymand123
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Case Update: Since filming, Michael McKee was extradited and is now being held in Franklin County, Ohio where he is facing charges. In a hearing on Friday, January 23rd, 2026, he pleaded not guilty. It has also come to light that on December 6th, video evidence shows Michael entering the Tepe's home… Case Update: Since filming, Michael McKee was extradited and is now being held in Franklin County, Ohio where he is facing charges. In a hearing on Friday, January 23rd, 2026, he pleaded not guilty. It has also come to light that on December 6th, video evidence shows Michael entering the Tepe's home while they were at the Big Ten Championship Football Game. Sources say Monique left the game at halftime and was reportedly "upset about something involving her ex-husband." 

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On December 30th, 2025, Dr. Spencer Tepe and his wife Monique Tepe were found dead in their Weinland Park home in Columbus, Ohio. The couple’s two young children and the family dog were found safe inside the house at the time of discovery. This is a recent case that stirred up a lot of opinions, que… On December 30th, 2025, Dr. Spencer Tepe and his wife Monique Tepe were found dead in their Weinland Park home in Columbus, Ohio. The couple’s two young children and the family dog were found safe inside the house at the time of discovery. This is a recent case that stirred up a lot of opinions, questions, and fears. If you have any information about this case, please contact the Columbus Division of Police at 614-645-2228. more

Before the Tepe murders, Michael McKee didn’t just vanish from one life—he was quietly disappearing from another. In this episode, we unpack the medical malpractice lawsuit McKee allegedly dodged in the months leading up to Spencer and Monique Tepe’s deaths, including what the lawsuit claims went so… Before the Tepe murders, Michael McKee didn’t just vanish from one life—he was quietly disappearing from another. In this episode, we unpack the medical malpractice lawsuit McKee allegedly dodged in the months leading up to Spencer and Monique Tepe’s deaths, including what the lawsuit claims went so wrong that a patient suffered permanent, life-altering harm. Process servers couldn’t find him. Colleagues said he’d “disappeared.” His license lapsed. And the allegations raise chilling questions about mounting pressure, professional collapse, and what was unraveling behind the scenes long before December 30th.

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Michael McKee's charges are upgraded to four counts of aggravated murder in the deaths of his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, and her husband, Spencer.

The indictment specifies that the firearm used by McKee was equipped with a muffler or suppressor, commonly referred to as a "silencer." McKee also faces an… Michael McKee's charges are upgraded to four counts of aggravated murder in the deaths of his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, and her husband, Spencer.

The indictment specifies that the firearm used by McKee was equipped with a muffler or suppressor, commonly referred to as a "silencer." McKee also faces an additional charge of aggravated burglary for allegedly breaking into the Tepe home to commit the murders.

Police say McKee is the person captured on video walking in the alley behind the Tepe home between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. the morning of the murders.

Using license plate reader data and surveillance technology, detectives track McKee's vehicle traveling approximately 325 miles from Illinois to Columbus, Ohio, arriving shortly before the murders and leaving soon after.

Investigators have yet to mention a motive for the murders, labeling the killings as "domestic violence-related."

McKee and Monique were married for a short period of time and have been divorced since 2017, but a clerical error caused the divorce case to receive a new hearing date, appearing on the docket for this past June and showing a trial date for September, just three months before the murders.

When court officials determine it is a clerical error, the court date for September is cancelled.​

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• Joseph Scott Morgan - Professor of Forensics: Jacksonville State University, Author of "Blood Beneath My Feet," and Host: "Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan;" Instagram @JoScottForensic
• Susan Hendricks - Journalist, Author of  “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi;" IG @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks
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Spencer Tepe and his wife, Monique, were pillars of their Columbus, Ohio, community, raising two young children and living what seemed like an ordinary life. But one December morning, Spencer didn’t show up for work. When police arrived at their home, both he and Monique were found dead. Their child… Spencer Tepe and his wife, Monique, were pillars of their Columbus, Ohio, community, raising two young children and living what seemed like an ordinary life. But one December morning, Spencer didn’t show up for work. When police arrived at their home, both he and Monique were found dead. Their children were unharmed, yet their lives were forever changed, and a community was left searching for answers. Investigators quickly traced the events to someone the family knew, uncovering surveillance footage, weapons, and a trail that spanned state lines. What happened that night, and why, remains a question the town is still trying to answer…
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MK True Crime hosts Jonna Spilbor and Arthur Aidala join the show to discuss the reported emotional abuse Monique Tepe suffered at the hands of her ex-husband Dr. Michael McKee, the medical malpractice lawsuit brought against McKee only months before the Tepe murders, the remaining questions about t… MK True Crime hosts Jonna Spilbor and Arthur Aidala join the show to discuss the reported emotional abuse Monique Tepe suffered at the hands of her ex-husband Dr. Michael McKee, the medical malpractice lawsuit brought against McKee only months before the Tepe murders, the remaining questions about the night of the murders, the sex abuse allegations against actor and director Timothy Busfield, the intended strategy behind the video he released to the media proclaiming his innocence, Jonna and Arthur are then joined by professor, death investigator, and host of the “Body Bags” podcast, Joseph Scott Morgan to discuss accused Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Rex Heuermann’s recent appearance in court, why the judge was adamant about setting a trial date for this year, breaking down the DNA evidence discovered in Heuermann’s trash, how a potential jury will view this DNA evidence, the hundreds of charges against a grave robber in Pennsylvania, and more.

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Since the murders of Monique and Spencer Tepe, and the arrest of their alleged killer, Michael McKee, an extradition hearing has taken place, and police and family members have released more information that gives a closer look into what happened on that fateful early morning when two incredible peo… Since the murders of Monique and Spencer Tepe, and the arrest of their alleged killer, Michael McKee, an extradition hearing has taken place, and police and family members have released more information that gives a closer look into what happened on that fateful early morning when two incredible people were ruthlessly taken. Talks of surveillance footage, a found weapon, abuse, and terror have come out, with police now classifying this case as a targeted domestic violence attack, and a premeditated, aggravated double homicide. This is part 3 of the murders of Monique and Spencer Tepe. more

An Illinois surgeon accused of gunning down his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, and her husband, the father of their two young children, Spencer Tepe, allegedly threatened to kill Monique nearly a decade ago on “multiple occasions” during their brief marriage.

Police arrested Michael D. McKee, 39, at a Chic… An Illinois surgeon accused of gunning down his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, and her husband, the father of their two young children, Spencer Tepe, allegedly threatened to kill Monique nearly a decade ago on “multiple occasions” during their brief marriage.

Police arrested Michael D. McKee, 39, at a Chick-fil-A in Rockford, Illinois, on January 10, 2026, and charged him with two counts of murder in the deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe. Authorities then upgraded the charges against McKee, who now faces premeditated aggravated murder.

Police report they have the suspect's vehicle on neighborhood video surveillance in the couple's Ohio neighborhood, arriving just before the murders and leaving shortly after.

A search warrant of McKee's luxury Chicago condo results in multiple weapons being found, with one of those weapons preliminarily matching evidence through ballistic testing to the Tepe murder scene.

Twelve weeks before McKee is accused of murder, he is sued for malpractice by a Nevada man who claims McKee went into hiding or just disappeared, so he couldn't be served with legal documents papers.

Nevada lawyer Dan Laird files the suit, but serving McKee was nearly impossible, as the surgery group he works for gives the attorney a fake address, and the phone number issued by the state medical board for McKee is a fax machine.

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An arrest in the Ohio double murder has made headlines. Surgeon Michael David McKee is accused of killing his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, and her new husband, Spencer. In Virginia, former IRS agent Brendan Banfield is on trial for allegedly murdering his wife and a stranger. His former lover -- the famil… An arrest in the Ohio double murder has made headlines. Surgeon Michael David McKee is accused of killing his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, and her new husband, Spencer. In Virginia, former IRS agent Brendan Banfield is on trial for allegedly murdering his wife and a stranger. His former lover -- the family au pair -- testifies against him. Plus, a trial date has been set for alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann. And an expert gives us the lowdown on 911 calls. Find out more about the cases covered each week here: www.datelinetruecrimeweekly.com more

For days, the headlines have focused on who police arrested in the Tepe murders...but they’ve barely touched how long this story was quietly unfolding before December 30th. In this episode, we go beyond the press conference to examine what investigators confirmed, what they carefully avoided, and th… For days, the headlines have focused on who police arrested in the Tepe murders...but they’ve barely touched how long this story was quietly unfolding before December 30th. In this episode, we go beyond the press conference to examine what investigators confirmed, what they carefully avoided, and the unsettling details about Michael McKee’s life that only came into focus after Spencer and Monique Tepe were killed.

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MK True Crime hosts Ashleigh Merchant and Phil Holloway join the show to discuss the shocking arrest of Dr. Michael McKee, for the murder of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe, if the death penalty could be on the table in Ohio, Mike Tyson allegedly handing Diddy’s request for a p… MK True Crime hosts Ashleigh Merchant and Phil Holloway join the show to discuss the shocking arrest of Dr. Michael McKee, for the murder of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe, if the death penalty could be on the table in Ohio, Mike Tyson allegedly handing Diddy’s request for a pardon to President Trump, what is in Diddy’s appeal filed by his lawyers right before Christmas, Nancy Grace, former prosecutor and host of “Crime Stories with Nancy Grace,” joins Ashleigh and Phil to discuss reports that weight gain led Nick Reiner to switch psychiatric medications right before he allegedly killed his parents, if Alan Jackson could still working behind the scenes to assist Reiner with leaks to the media about his concerning state of mind, the wrongful death lawsuit filed against Washington State University by the families of the victims of Bryan Kohberger, and exclusive insight into Fani Willis’ weak election interference case against Donald Trump and co-defendants.

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After the arrest of Michael McKee, Dr. John is here to discuss the case of Spencer and Monique Tepe. How did they end up dead nearly 9 years after Monique and Michael's divorce? What are the driving factors in cases like these?

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Police arrested Michael David McKee for murdering Spencer and Monique Tepe in Columbus, Ohio on December 30, 2025. McKee was previously married to Monique Tepe. He comes from Zanesville, Ohio.

The probable cause affidavit in the murders of Monique and Spencer Tepe: https://www.documentcloud.org/doc… Police arrested Michael David McKee for murdering Spencer and Monique Tepe in Columbus, Ohio on December 30, 2025. McKee was previously married to Monique Tepe. He comes from Zanesville, Ohio.

The probable cause affidavit in the murders of Monique and Spencer Tepe: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/26466258-2025cra-000517/?embed=true&responsive=false&sidebar=false

The Columbus Dispatch’s report on the murder of Angel Salguero Diaz featuring a quote from Detective Russell Weiner: https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/crime/2024/04/17/angel-salguero-diaz-shooting-death-columbus-hudson-street/73355839007/

The Columbus Dispatch’s report quoting Detective Russell Weiner as a community officer: https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/crime/2012/09/30/unreported-crime-isn-t-exclusive/23785996007/

Files on a narcotics investigation involving Detective Russell Weiner: https://city-attorney.columbus.gov/pdf/press/1915wmound_tro.pdf

Files on a different narcotics investigation involving Detective Russell Weiner: https://city-attorney.columbus.gov/pdf/press/647_belvidere_tro.pdf

A Department of Justice press release involving Detective Russell Weiner’s shooting: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdoh/pr/local-woman-charged-federally-shooting-columbus-police-officer-participating-drug

We also relied on reporting from The Zanesville Times Recorder, the Cincinnati Post, and the The Journal News of Hamilton, Ohio, all accessed through Newspapers.com.

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