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

[steeltowngirl]

They have evidence linking him to the murder, found in car.

Gun?

 

[Knox]

They must. But the PCA is so short, compared to some we have seen.

Just enough to get an arrest and extradition, the rest comes later when he's in thier custody - MOO.

 

[Gemmie]

The ex-husband of the woman who, along with her current husband, was shot dead last month has been charged in the killings.

Michael David McKee is now in custody in Illinois.

Ex-husband of Monique Tepe charged with murder of Tepe couple

The ex-husband of the woman who, along with her current husband, was shot dead last month has been charged in the killings.Michael David McKee is now in custody

abc6onyourside.com

 

[nerosleuth]

Does Ohio have the death penalty?

Yes the state of Ohio has the death penalty.

My thinking is that when the murder charge is upgraded to aggravated murder, the county prosecutor will likely seek the death penalty specification for the aggravated murder charge.

In Ohio when a person is charged with aggravated murder with death penalty specification, and if convicted by a jury of that charge, the convicted person can either receive the death penalty or life without parole.

By seeking the death penalty specification on the aggravated murder charge, it ensures that whoever is convicted on that charge will never ever be released from prison and see the light of day again as a free person.

 

[Speculaytor]

How can that be the case when they were allegedly shot when they were sleeping in their beds? How is that possible?

Who said this??

 

[Gemmie]

Rob Misleh, Spencer Tepe's brother-in-law, just released a family statement to ABC 6, reading:

"Today’s arrest represents an important step toward justice for Monique and Spencer. Nothing can undo the devastating loss of two lives taken too soon, but we are grateful to the City of Columbus Police Department, its investigators, and assisting law enforcement community whose tireless efforts helped to capture the person involved.

We thank the community for the continued support, prayers, and compassion shown throughout this tragedy. As the case proceeds, 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. We will continue to honor their lives and the light they brought into this world."

Ex-husband of Monique Tepe charged with murder of Tepe couple

The ex-husband of the woman who, along with her current husband, was shot dead last month has been charged in the killings.Michael David McKee is now in custody

abc6onyourside.com

 

[curiouser&curiousest]

Yes steroid use can cause:
-Mood Swings
-Aggression and Violence
-Paranoia and Delusions

And as a side note, illegal drug use or abuse prevents a killer from using the NGRI defense, Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity.

No, it doesn’t. It certainly makes it harder to get, but it does prevent someone from putting forth an insanity defense.

Source: me (forensic psychiatrist with 20 years of experience)

 

[Born2BWild]

Be cautious when sleuthing McKee. There is a well known orthopedic surgeon with the same name who has practiced in AZ and perhaps other states. Likely unrelated. This McKee was a vascular surgeon.

And is DOB is 06/29/86.
It was mentioned uptread that there are various people with his exact name.

 

[Arkay]

I wonder what his motive was after almost a decade since divorced? It's not over the kids cuz they aren't his.

True, but perhaps her having a family set him off? Maybe he had wanted children with her, and she refused? Then he obsesses over Spencer living the dream that he felt should have been his life with Monique?

Just speculating.

 

[Aurora90]

Wow, I suspected the ex at first but then I told myself there’s no way someone can hold a grudge this long.

It’s more common than you think.

I once worked in an arts collective with someone a few years back. It broke down due to some abusive behaviour from the founder of said collective and I never spoke with this person again.

Cut to 4 years later and I continued to succeed in the arts sector and was awarded a major award by the mayor.

This person stalked me, found out where I worked, called my office, managed to be transferred to me and proceeded to berate and harass me over the phone. FOUR YEARS LATER!!

Turned out there was some social media post made online about my award and I guess they saw it. Apparently finding out I was being respected and valued was unacceptable to them.

Some people truly feel more entitled to success and a good life. They really take it personally and get super angry when someone else gets something they don’t feel is “deserved” over them. As if it’s some big injustice being done to them. A wrong that they must make right.

To this day it serves as a reminder as to just how envious people can truly be.

 

[academyrd]

He had the discipline and social skills to get all the way through medical school and become a surgeon.
So what happened?

Was he one of these people with two very different personalities -- fine in public and evil behind closed doors?

Did he actually practice medicine anywhere after obtaining his licenses?

I wonder what any med school classmates, teachers, or any patients have to say about him?

You definitely don’t need good social skills to get through medical school…

 

[ttjo]

Do they think hes “ walking man”?

 

[missdeemenour]

I can't say I'm very surprised. Matches up with most people's take that is was someone they knew, and statistically speaking ex's make extremely good suspects. However I still wonder how there was no forced entry. That did make me think it was someone in their current life.

But just imagine how long the ex must have been holding onto resentment and rage to lead to this!! Now he has ruined so many lives, including his own!!

Abusive men that won't let go are truly terrifying.

 

[tricia]

Live​

Breaking News: Warrant Arrest Filed for Ohio Double Murder of Spencer & Monique Tepe​

Everyone
Even though Surviving the Surviver is not an approved source I decided to allow this one livestream/video for today because of the law enforcement guests they had on explaining the arrest. It was very informative.

 

[stmichael]

I wonder what his motive was after almost a decade since divorced? It's not over the kids cuz they aren't his.

Yeah, this was one of those out of left field possibilities. Unless there was some recent contact or issue that may have been disclosed in the family/friends personal interviews, which of course there was zero mention of in the media.

Plus the family had been established, going on to their 5 year anniversary this year. I would speculate something changed in the ex's life recently that may have re-focused his rage/resentment towards his ex-wife.

 

[BlaiseFinlay]

The info on that warrant issued says he's 6'1" and 200lbs with brown hair and green eyes. I know we can't see features in that video like his eye color or hair, but I'd say the person could be 6'1" and 200 could also fit.

Yep, my first thought when I saw the video was that it could definitely be the ex (based on the one photo I had seen). Kept that thought to myself, obviously.

This is a case where the early rumors were true. I think that is often the case. There are always people who know things, and talk.

I’m annoyed at people who commented (elsewhere) that they knew him and that he would never. It’s of course absolutely fair to shut down speculation that could harm a person, but the “he could never” type mentality is pervasive and uninformed. Unless you had dated him (using “him” more generally here), you have no idea. Doesn’t matter what other capacity you knew him in or how many good things he did. Doesn’t matter how successful he is or how prestigious of a career he has. And even if you dated him, you still may have no idea. People can behave differently to different people. Attitudes can change when a girlfriend turns into a wife. Certain people can be more triggering than others. Life circumstances can change. Etc.

I’m obviously coming from a personal place on this, but I’ve seen the Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde in someone. In my case, he went on to be a successful and I’m sure very well liked partner in a prestigious law firm. It can be very difficult to reconcile even when you’re the one who has experienced the two sides. I had to tell myself that I just brought out the worst in him, for me to be able to cope and move forward. I just see the insistence that one “could never” based on a friendship or a public-facing persona as contributing to the difficulty victims often face when they’re in such situations.

 

[Knox]

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The ex-husband of the woman who, along with her current husband, was shot dead last month has been charged in the killings.

Michael David McKee is now in custody in Illinois.

Ex-husband of Monique Tepe charged with murder of Tepe couple

The ex-husband of the woman who, along with her current husband, was shot dead last month has been charged in the killings.Michael David McKee is now in custody

abc6onyourside.com

He has a really odd head, reminds me of a Lego Man? Those eyes ...

 

[Knox]

Yep, my first thought when I saw the video was that it could definitely be the ex (based on the one photo I had seen). Kept that thought to myself, obviously.

This is a case where the early rumors were true. I think that is often the case. There are always people who know things, and talk.

I’m annoyed at people who commented (elsewhere) that they knew him and that he would never. It’s of course absolutely fair to shut down speculation that could harm a person, but the “he could never” type mentality is pervasive and uninformed. Unless you had dated him (using “him” more generally here), you have no idea. Doesn’t matter what other capacity you knew him in or how many good things he did. Doesn’t matter how successful he is or how prestigious of a career he has. And even if you dated him, you still may have no idea. People can behave differently to different people. Attitudes can change when a girlfriend turns into a wife. Certain people can be more triggering than others. Life circumstances can change. Etc.

I’m obviously coming from a personal place on this, but I’ve seen the Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde in someone. In my case, he went on to be a successful and I’m sure very well liked partner in a prestigious law firm. It can be very difficult to reconcile even when you’re the one who has experienced the two sides. I had to tell myself that I just brought out the worst in him, for me to be able to cope and move forward. I just see the insistence that one “could never” based on a friendship or a public-facing persona as contributing to the difficulty victims often face when they’re in such situations.

Hi Attorney, can you answer a question for me? If Monique wanted to file a complaint, maybe related to some concerns she had about MM. Could she do that and it would not show up in a public court record?

 

[warp3dwing]

True, but perhaps her having a family set him off? Maybe he had wanted children with her, and she refused? Then he obsesses over Spencer living the dream that he felt should have been his life with Monique?

Just speculating.

One thing stood out to me while watching the Tepes' wedding vows, but was too ambiguous at the time to draw any conclusions from.

Monique got immediately emotional when discussing the path of bad relationships and dates she had to endure before finding Spencer. In hindsight, it seems very possible the trauma from her previous marriage - and not the string of crappy bumble dates - came back to her, and was what made it so difficult for her to find her voice at that moment. It sounded like a really rough road to finally reach happiness. Just so, so damn sad.

 

[missdeemenour]

He has a really odd head, reminds me of a Lego Man? Those eyes ...

I mean this is how he looks after 5+ years of hatred eating from the inside out. I saw an older picture of him and he's kinda similar looking to ST imo.