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

[White_Mountains]

It is only my opinion, based on watching her in trial, watching interviews after verdicts and other interviews about her work in general.
I cant quote her exact words without rewatching her video but it was something to the effect of her “working for the process, not the client” which seemed true when watching her. She seemed to be someone who wont allow speculation to translate into fact, and she goes out of her way to prove it. She attacks evidence. Maybe thats why shes so good.?
IDK, you have to form your own opinion, I just feel like her goal is to show how the legal system should work, despite public opinion.
This case…seems like a lost cause too but when you hear she will be his defence, it feels like the ground starts to shake a little.
I have no idea how she got on to this case, or what she plans to do with it. Thats the part I cant wait to hear.

Absolutely agree. For anyone who hasn’t watched the trial of OH vs. William Husel, a 2022 trial available on Law & Crime, Menashe is co-counsel with Jose Baez on this case. Dr. Husel was charged with 14 murders of ICU patients and ultimately acquitted. Ms. Menashe is very skilled and quick on her feet during trial, IMO. If you are at all interested in ethics and the inner workings of a health system…it is worth the watch.

 

[starlightstarbright]

He looks alot like Buzz Lightyear to me.

That’s exactly it. I knew I knew that look somewhere.

 

[LittleSeaTree]

He looks alot like Buzz Lightyear to me.

He really is a living caricature, huh? For those who watch Stranger Things, I also believe this is exactly what a grown up DS/Delightful Derek will look like.

 

[su5ie]

He really is a living caricature, huh? For those who watch Stranger Things, I also believe this is exactly what a grown up DS/Delightful Derek will look like.

Such a cute kid but the absolute splitting image in some poses

 

[arielilane]

Stone-faced surgeon hires high profile attorney with a track record of getting accused killers off.Latest on the Monique and Spencer Tepe case here:

https://twitter.com/x/status/2015761427617775887

Dr. Michael McKee made his first court appearance in Ohio -- accused of killing his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her dentist husband Spencer Tepe. McKee has retained high profile attorney Diane Menashe, who has a track record of working death penalty cases.

 

[mom2tee]

Court docs reveal new details in Tepe murder case; McKee allegedly spotted outside home weeks before killings

Court documents allege that Michael McKee, the ex-husband charged in the deaths of the Tepe couple, was spotted outside their property weeks before the deaths.

www.10tv.com

 

[Gemmie]

Stone-faced surgeon hires high profile attorney with a track record of getting accused killers off.Latest on the Monique and Spencer Tepe case here:

https://twitter.com/x/status/2015761427617775887

Dr. Michael McKee made his first court appearance in Ohio -- accused of killing his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her dentist husband Spencer Tepe. McKee has retained high profile attorney Diane Menashe, who has a track record of working death penalty cases.

You know, this really begs the question as to whether he planned the murders so thoroughly, that he included hiring a high profile attorney with a track record of getting accused killers off in his plans. IOW... I'm going to kill Monique and her husband, then hire someone that will more than likely be able to get me out of this mess so I can go on living my life as I please.

It wouldn't surprise me if doing exactly that was part of the plan, and not an afterthought. It sure would be interesting to know if he Googled for the best attorney before the killings!

 

[Gemmie]

Court docs reveal new details in Tepe murder case; McKee allegedly spotted outside home weeks before killings

Court documents allege that Michael McKee, the ex-husband charged in the deaths of the Tepe couple, was spotted outside their property weeks before the deaths.

www.10tv.com

Holy crap! This just gets worse and worse.

From your link:

• According to the affidavit, McKee was seen on video entering Tepe’s property on N. 4th Street on Dec. 6, 2025, and leaving a few hours later when the couple was away. (That's a long drive to be there for a few hours. Did he know they were away? I think he did.
• The affidavit states that McKee’s phone was left at his job in Rockford, Illinois, and showed no activity for approximately 17 hours from Dec. 29 until after noon on Dec. 30.
• The affidavit states that McKee told Monique that “he could kill her at any time and would find her and buy the house right next to her, that she will always be his wife.”

Court docs reveal new details in Tepe murder case; McKee allegedly spotted outside home weeks before killings

Court documents allege that Michael McKee, the ex-husband charged in the deaths of the Tepe couple, was spotted outside their property weeks before the deaths.

www.10tv.com

 

[Justice101]

Court docs reveal new details in Tepe murder case; McKee allegedly spotted outside home weeks before killings

Court documents allege that Michael McKee, the ex-husband charged in the deaths of the Tepe couple, was spotted outside their property weeks before the deaths.

www.10tv.com

SOAB was stalking her constantly. . Even probably was at the Big10 championship game and ,maybe said something like "I know where you are in section B. I see you". She should have blocked his number and IM messages if she hadn't already.

 

[BrownRice]

Holy crap! This just gets worse and worse.

From your link:

• According to the affidavit, McKee was seen on video entering Tepe’s property on N. 4th Street on Dec. 6, 2025, and leaving a few hours later when the couple was away. (That's a long drive to be there for a few hours. Did he know they were away? I think he did.
• The affidavit states that McKee’s phone was left at his job in Rockford, Illinois, and showed no activity for approximately 17 hours from Dec. 29 until after noon on Dec. 30.
• The affidavit states that McKee told Monique that “he could kill her at any time and would find her and buy the house right next to her, that she will always be his wife.”

Court docs reveal new details in Tepe murder case; McKee allegedly spotted outside home weeks before killings

Court documents allege that Michael McKee, the ex-husband charged in the deaths of the Tepe couple, was spotted outside their property weeks before the deaths.

www.10tv.com

Ya that’s very creepy. And the fact he apparently stayed in their house for a couple hrs while they were gone. I guess we can all assume their home alarm was not used often.

So he must have had a very good understanding of the house layout when he came to kill them. He must have somehow followed her on social media to know they’d be gone, along with the dogs, in order to spend 2hrs and not be concerned.

 

[Justice101]

Ya that’s very creepy. And the fact he apparently stayed in their house for a couple hrs while they were gone. I guess we can all assume their home alarm was not used often.

So he must have had a very good understanding of the house layout when he came to kill them. He must have somehow followed her on social media to know they’d be gone, along with the dogs, in order to spend 2hrs and not be concerned.

And he either had a key or the code.

 

[osu]

Holy crap! This just gets worse and worse.

From your link:

• According to the affidavit, McKee was seen on video entering Tepe’s property on N. 4th Street on Dec. 6, 2025, and leaving a few hours later when the couple was away. (That's a long drive to be there for a few hours. Did he know they were away? I think he did.
• The affidavit states that McKee’s phone was left at his job in Rockford, Illinois, and showed no activity for approximately 17 hours from Dec. 29 until after noon on Dec. 30.
• The affidavit states that McKee told Monique that “he could kill her at any time and would find her and buy the house right next to her, that she will always be his wife.”

Court docs reveal new details in Tepe murder case; McKee allegedly spotted outside home weeks before killings

Court documents allege that Michael McKee, the ex-husband charged in the deaths of the Tepe couple, was spotted outside their property weeks before the deaths.

www.10tv.com

It sure makes you wonder how he was entering the home previously? Did he have their door code or was there a basement window that he accessing through? Maybe he kept that basement window unlocked without the Tepe’s noticing?

It looks like there are 3 basement windows in addition to the basement egress window.

 

[Sadi]

D

Holy crap! This just gets worse and worse.

From your link:

• According to the affidavit, McKee was seen on video entering Tepe’s property on N. 4th Street on Dec. 6, 2025, and leaving a few hours later when the couple was away. (That's a long drive to be there for a few hours. Did he know they were away? I think he did.
• The affidavit states that McKee’s phone was left at his job in Rockford, Illinois, and showed no activity for approximately 17 hours from Dec. 29 until after noon on Dec. 30.
• The affidavit states that McKee told Monique that “he could kill her at any time and would find her and buy the house right next to her, that she will always be his wife.”

Court docs reveal new details in Tepe murder case; McKee allegedly spotted outside home weeks before killings

Court documents allege that Michael McKee, the ex-husband charged in the deaths of the Tepe couple, was spotted outside their property weeks before the deaths.

www.10tv.com

Wondering if he entered the home or yard? It would seem he would have been seen by someone if he was there for hours wandering around outside. Did he call Monique while they were at the game? Maybe she said she wasn’t home and he decided to take advantage of the time to look around? This is getting more bizarre.

 

[Justice101]

Sure make you wonder how he entered the home previously? Did he have their door code or was there a basement window he accessing through? Maybe he kept that basement window unlocked with the Tepe’s noticing?

There looks like there 3 basement windows in addition to the basement egress window.

To me those windows don't look like they open...but that might not be the case due to fire regulations.

 

[Gemmie]

D

Wondering if he entered the home or yard? It would seem he would have been seen by someone if he was there for hours wandering around outside. Did he call Monique while they were at the game? Maybe she said she wasn’t home and he decided to take advantage of the time to look around? This is getting more bizarre.

Well, according to the article & affidavit she left the game early because of something in regards to him. Quote here:

The affidavit also states that Monique and Spencer were at the Big Ten Championship game in Indiana on Dec. 6 with other friends. Monique went back to her hotel during the second half of the game.

When asked why Monique left the game, Spencer said she was upset about “something involving her ex-husband and was going back to the hotel,” according to the affidavit.

Court docs reveal new details in Tepe murder case; McKee allegedly spotted outside home weeks before killings

Court documents allege that Michael McKee, the ex-husband charged in the deaths of the Tepe couple, was spotted outside their property weeks before the deaths.

www.10tv.com

 

[Sadi]

Ya that’s very creepy. And the fact he apparently stayed in their house for a couple hrs while they were gone. I guess we can all assume their home alarm was not used often.

So he must have had a very good understanding of the house layout when he came to kill them. He must have somehow followed her on social media to know they’d be gone, along with the dogs, in order to spend 2hrs and not be concerned.

The wording is very vague, I’m not sure if he did go inside the house.

 

[indicolite22]

Ya that’s very creepy. And the fact he apparently stayed in their house for a couple hrs while they were gone. I guess we can all assume their home alarm was not used often.

So he must have had a very good understanding of the house layout when he came to kill them. He must have somehow followed her on social media to know they’d be gone, along with the dogs, in order to spend 2hrs and not be concerned.

She didn't post on fb and her ig was private.

 

[osu]

To me those windows don't look like they open...but that might not be the case due to fire regulations.

On the smaller basement windows it’s hard to tell if they are stationary or not. The egress window shown in photo #4 would definitely have a latch and open.

 

[Gemmie]

The wording is very vague, I’m not sure if he did go inside the house.

Just being seen in the vicinity of their house, considering how far away he lives, is creepy and concerning enough in my book.

 

[BrownRice]

And he either had a key or the code.

Ya but wouldn’t they have been notified their door was opened?