OH - Spencer and Monique Tepe found shot to death at home 2 children unharmed, Columbus, 30 December 2025 *ex-husband arrested*

[nhmemorymaker]

Full arrest warrant for MM. I know it was largely speculated that Monique was shot once (no idea where this rumor came from) but based off the arrest warrant sounds like they were both shot multiple times.

This is even more violently sad.
There is a slight possibility, that the recorder just put the exact sentence for both.... since we were told that she was only shot once.
Not sure if we will know for certain, but I think we will.

 

[PipeyRella]

This is even more violently sad.
There is a slight possibility, that the recorder just put the exact sentence for both.... since we were told that she was only shot once.
Not sure if we will know for certain, but I think we will.

yea, I was wondering if it was just a copy/paste situation. I think time will tell

 

[dotr]

https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/13/us/michael-david-mckee-motive-tepe-murder

'Now, authorities in Ohio have 30 days to bring him to the state so proceedings can begin, according to Joey Jackson, a criminal defense attorney and CNN legal analyst. McKee’s public defender indicated to the judge that his client intends to plead not guilty in Ohio'.

''Prosecutors want to limit the information they give the public for two reasons, he said: to limit the details provided to the defense, and to preserve the integrity of witnesses’ accounts.
Jackson said he’s “not surprised” that even if investigators do know the motive, “that they’re not telling us.”

'Columbus police have not said whether McKee is believed to be the person shown in the video, and they’ve not said why they were seeking information about the person.'

Jan 12, 2026
'In Monique Tepe's vows to Spencer Tepe, she talks about "wrong relationships" and a "waterfall of tears." Was she talking about her ex-husband, Michael David McKee? He's now charged with shooting and killing the Ohio dentist and his wife in their Columbus home. While police have not released a motive, Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson asked forensic criminologist, Dr. Laura Pettler to take us back into the "Murder Room" to further process the crime, victimology and suspectology.'

 

[Cassie P]

It's so strange that he purchased a new home and then less than 6 months later decided to risk losing everything. Dude could have just kept trying to date women, kept studying hard for the Boards (if that was even actually an issue), kept trying, and maybe in a few years his life would have looked much different.

Maybe something happened after he bought the new house. Some additional bad news which caused him to spiral out of control.

 

[academyrd]

https://www.cnn.com/2026/01/13/us/michael-david-mckee-motive-tepe-murder

'Now, authorities in Ohio have 30 days to bring him to the state so proceedings can begin, according to Joey Jackson, a criminal defense attorney and CNN legal analyst. McKee’s public defender indicated to the judge that his client intends to plead not guilty in Ohio'.

''Prosecutors want to limit the information they give the public for two reasons, he said: to limit the details provided to the defense, and to preserve the integrity of witnesses’ accounts.
Jackson said he’s “not surprised” that even if investigators do know the motive, “that they’re not telling us.”

'Columbus police have not said whether McKee is believed to be the person shown in the video, and they’ve not said why they were seeking information about the person.'

Jan 12, 2026
'In Monique Tepe's vows to Spencer Tepe, she talks about "wrong relationships" and a "waterfall of tears." Was she talking about her ex-husband, Michael David McKee? He's now charged with shooting and killing the Ohio dentist and his wife in their Columbus home. While police have not released a motive, Investigative Reporter Anne Emerson asked forensic criminologist, Dr. Laura Pettler to take us back into the "Murder Room" to further process the crime, victimology and suspectology.'

Did she say “wrong relationships” or “a wrong relationship” in the vows? I thought it could have been the latter, but it was not easy to tell.

The latter would have been even more of a perceived slight to MM. It’s not rational but he could have been enraged thinking “Not only did she leave me, but now she’s talking bad about me in public”

 

[nhmemorymaker]

I'm still shocked he did this after 8 years

I just keep thinking.......when one is spiralling down they go to the biggest issue of their life,, as the reason for the emotional spiral.

 

[Cassie P]

They know where to find him now!

Yes the good people of Columbus Ohio and Franklin county are providing his accommodations, room and board. And will be happy to provide him with some life lessons about having a moral core and knowing right from wrong.

 

[Mitch1]

The newer construction in Columbus that I have seen all have deadbolts as standard. I think most people make sure the deadbolts are locked at night before they go to bed even if they do not have an alarm system.

How would the killer get through a deadbolt?

That would be my question, I can see him sneaking over days or months before and attempting some frequently used codes and getting luck but if the deadbolt is in place then, yeah, I’m even more curious on how he got in.

 

[Cassie P]

JMO, but I think it will come out that neither had the opportunity to know what was happening.

I hope so. But usually when there is a face to face confrontation like this, the killer wants the victim to know who and why they are being killed. Even if it only for a few seconds.

But I hope this is not the case.

 

[su5ie]

Im sure it’s different in Canada, I was wondering about capital gains but her name was never on it , was it? According to the divorce doc anyway.

I don't know if it's odd to anyone else but it seems strange monique was never listed on any of her husbands properties where she lived

I highly doubt monique went after any money from assets gained after her divorce, my point above is made because she doesn't come across as materialistic because if she was she would have ensured to be named on both properties

But it wouldn't stop a man with resentment and rage to feel she had reopened a divorce to somehow gain financially

I feel he spiralled in June after receiving a letter in error ,he may have recieved her address then too in that correspondence because it just seems to be too much of a coincidence for it not to be of importance in the grand scheme of things

One can have resentment or dislike of an ex without that escalating to a point of murder . After so much time had past something had to be the trigger imo

 

[ASipowicz]

Did she say “wrong relationships” or “a wrong relationship” in the vows? I thought it could have been the latter, but it was not easy to tell.

The latter would have been even more of a perceived slight to MM. It’s not rational but he could have been enraged thinking “Not only did she leave me, but now she’s talking bad about me in public”

I hear "a wrong relationships".

 

[mom2tee]

I know it has been mentioned that the recent filing for the divorce proceedings was just routine cleaning up of files. But I wonder if parties were notified anyway and he THOUGHT she was initiating something. Even if clerical clean up, he might have received notice from the court. I mean that just happened this summer/fall right? Might have triggered him. Sigh.

 

[su5ie]

Innocent until proven guilty, but I do trust the cops have the right man.
However; they now have to prove it….so hopefully they have their ducks in a row.
Pleading not guilty…yikes.
There seems to be no mental health concerns raised yet…

Edit; having said that, this is obviously very premeditated so maybe that ship has sailed…

Further evidence of a superiority complex ???

 

[turaj]

I went to a wedding where the brides divorced parents both spoke. The mother just addressed the couple, the father named himself for his “mistakes” he made during his first marriage. Totally unnecessary. Some things are best left unsaid. Theres a time and place.
I could definitely understand being wounded by someone’s words. There would be no reason to have to address anyone else from your past at your wedding. Maybe she felt uncomfortable getting married again within 3 years of her divorce having some of the same people there? Perhaps appealing to the grooms family? Just trying to give her the benefit of the doubt. Especially since her life was horrifically cut short- the prime of her life. So sad

given the intensity of this crime and the hatred for Spencer by Mckee I am thinking that maybe she met Spencer early on in the marriage and there was a relationship there long before the divorce. They all have the common University and I think so much more will come out about the lead up to this brutal murder. I don't think he just set out one day to drive that distance without other encounters with Mo prior to that date. I am still trying to process that he will plead "not guilty"?

 

[turaj]

I didn’t see that, he appears calm and nodding his head at time. Emotionless

agree even shook hands with the attorney and seemed to thank her.

 

[ttjo]

I don't know if it's odd to anyone else but it seems strange monique was never listed on any of her husbands properties where she lived

I highly doubt monique went after any money from assets gained after her divorce, my point above is made because she doesn't come across as materialistic because if she was she would have ensured to be named on both properties

But it wouldn't stop a man with resentment and rage to feel she had reopened a divorce to somehow gain financially

I feel he spiralled in June after receiving a letter in error ,he may have recieved her address then too in that correspondence because it just seems to be too much of a coincidence for it not to be of importance in the grand scheme of things

One can have resentment or dislike of an ex without that escalating to a point of murder . After so much time had past something had to be the trigger imo

And on the divorce doc , there was a lot listed as unknown under finances on MM side. ( she filled out her side that included his info also and she wrote unknown under a lot of it) Maybe he kept that info from her or maybe she just wasnt worried about knowing those things,

 

[kwins]

I hope so. But usually when there is a face to face confrontation like this, the killer wants the victim to know who and why they are being killed. Even if it only for a few seconds.

But I hope this is not the case.

This isn't my thinking at all. I'm more focused on the location of the GSWs, which would incapacitate them almost immediately. Chest wounds don't do that.

 

[Knitpicker]

given the intensity of this crime and the hatred for Spencer by Mckee I am thinking that maybe she met Spencer early on in the marriage and there was a relationship there long before the divorce. They all have the common University and I think so much more will come out about the lead up to this brutal murder. I don't think he just set out one day to drive that distance without other encounters with Mo prior to that date. I am still trying to process that he will plead "not guilty"?

Yes I was thinking of that listening to a podcast where it was mentioned they all went to the same university though age difference between them. The curious thing is why she waited a year to file for divorce. Did she lead him to believe there was hope? Just speculating-no blame intended.

Edit: I am wondering if Spencer kept a gun in the house. If they find one he can always say he came there to talk to her about something. Self defense? (I’m thinking of the Betty Broderick case) How could he plead not guilty?

 

[turaj]

Yes, I can see that. If I were her (like you say most of the guests likely knew about her past marriage) it would make me feel better to add in that past relationship wasn't a good one. A lot of us feel judged when we move onto new relationships/marriages so I get it.

I also remember a few of our mutual friends bringing up the wedding video when I would run into them..which made me feel crappy. When I added my experience I am not in anyway saying she was wrong in what she said in that video. She is entitled to say whatever she feels for sure. They're her feelings. I was trying to more point out how it made me feel on the other end. ...trying to think if maybe MM felt some anger about it....especially if they had mutual friends ... But at the end of the day, if something like that ....years later is going to push you to murder...there is something deeply, deeply wrong with you.

Moo.

I am not sure what mentioning a failed marriage added to that statement Monique made at wedding. I sort of get the feeling that she had some real bad (maybe physical) encounters during that short marriage. I think posting that video for anyone to see for all these years fueled the flames and I would think twice about doing that after a failed marriage. Just some things to think about in this complex world with so many marriages that go bad...or relationships for that matter.

 

[OhioGuy]

I don't know if it's odd to anyone else but it seems strange monique was never listed on any of her husbands properties where she lived

I highly doubt monique went after any money from assets gained after her divorce, my point above is made because she doesn't come across as materialistic because if she was she would have ensured to be named on both properties

But it wouldn't stop a man with resentment and rage to feel she had reopened a divorce to somehow gain financially

I feel he spiralled in June after receiving a letter in error ,he may have recieved her address then too in that correspondence because it just seems to be too much of a coincidence for it not to be of importance in the grand scheme of things

One can have resentment or dislike of an ex without that escalating to a point of murder . After so much time had past something had to be the trigger imo

Her not being on the loan isn’t that unusual to me. It’s possible when Spencer purchased the current house that Monique had student loans or other debt not sufficiently offset by income and that would’ve impacted their debt-to-income ratio and resulted in them having a higher interest rate or other less favorable terms. Also, physician mortgage loans are different than standard loans due to high student loan debt, etc. So it’s possible since they weren’t married when the home was purchased in May 2020, in order to qualify for the physician loan, only Spencer could be on it. Not positive on that part of it.