🚨 UPDATE: The ex-husband of Monique Tepe was arrested Saturday in connection with the deaths of Monique, 39, and her husband Spencer Tepe, 37, who were found inside their Ohio home following a welfare check.
Investigators say the case remains active, with key details still under review. 👇

🚨 UPDATE: Ex-Husband of Monique Tepe Arrested Saturday in Connection with Double Homicide in Ohio Home

In a significant development, Michael David McKee, 39, the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, was arrested on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in Rockford, Illinois, and charged with two counts of murder in the deaths of Monique Tepe, 39, and her husband Spencer Tepe, 37. The couple was discovered shot to death inside their Weinland Park home in Columbus, Ohio, on the morning of December 30, 2025, following a welfare check prompted by Spencer failing to appear for work.

McKee, a vascular surgeon based in Chicago, was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Winnebago County Jail shortly before noon local time. He faces extradition to Ohio, with an initial court appearance scheduled for Monday, January 12, 2026, likely for an extradition hearing. Authorities linked him to the crime through neighborhood surveillance footage showing a person of interest (now identified as McKee) in an alley near the home during the estimated time of the shootings (between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. on December 30), as well as vehicle evidence tracking movements before and after the incident.

These images from the initial crime scene investigation capture the heavy police presence and forensic activity outside the North Fourth Street residence:

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Police tape cordoned off the upscale home as detectives worked the scene.

Key Details of the Case and Arrest

The Tepe couple’s two young children (ages 1 and 4) and family dog were found unharmed inside the home and are now in the care of relatives. Preliminary reports indicate no signs of forced entry, and the deaths were ruled homicides by gunshot wounds — Spencer sustained multiple wounds, while Monique had at least one to the chest.

McKee and Monique were married from 2015 to 2017, divorcing after about two years. No motive has been publicly disclosed, and investigators emphasize that the case remains active with details under review. Columbus Police released footage of the “person of interest” on January 5, urging tips, which ultimately helped identify McKee.

Additional visuals show crime scene investigators at work, highlighting the thoroughness of the probe:

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These scenes underscore the gravity of the double homicide investigation.

Community and Family Response

The arrest has brought a measure of relief amid profound grief. The Tepe family released a statement expressing thanks to law enforcement: “Today’s arrest represents an important step toward justice for Monique and Spencer… We trust the justice system to hold the person responsible fully accountable. Monique and Spencer remain at the center of our hearts, and we carry forward their love as we surround and protect the two children they leave behind.”

A public visitation was held on January 11, 2026, in Upper Arlington, followed by a celebration of life. Spencer Tepe was remembered as a devoted dentist, mentor, sports fan, and loving father, while Monique was described as a joyful mother and community connector.

These images represent the Franklin County Municipal Court in Columbus, where charges were filed and future proceedings will likely occur:

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The court building symbolizes the next phase of justice in this tragic case.

As the investigation continues, authorities have not ruled out additional developments. The community in Weinland Park and beyond remains in mourning, with prayers focused on the orphaned children and extended family seeking closure.