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

[Seattle1]

1/11/26

Neighbor of surgeon who 'murdered ex and her partner' speaks out

Michael McKee, 39, has been charged with murder over the killings of his ex-wife Monique Tepe, 39, and Spencer Tepe, 37, who were gunned down in their home in the early hours of December 30.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Monique, then under her maiden name Sabaturski, was married to McKee, a surgeon, briefly from August 2015, with pictures shared on social media of the couple on their wedding day on August 22.

The couple had no children and separated seven months later in March 2016.

In the complaint for divorce, the plaintiff, Monique, stated they were ‘incompatible.'

Divorce documents viewed by Daily Mail show proceedings started in May 2017 and were quickly wrapped up by June.

The documents reveal he paid for her engagement and wedding rings and listed them as his separate property, stating he paid $2,500 for the engagement ring and $3,500 for the wedding ring.

The couple's separation agreement included a requirement that Monique had to pay McKee $1,281.59 back for ‘miscellaneous debt’, with the added clause that if she did not reimburse him buy July 1, 2018, she would be hit with 23 percent interest.

When the pair filed for divorce, they were living in different states, with Monique living in Westerville, close to her parents Ignatius and Nereida Sabaturski, and working for Nationwide.

 

[su5ie]

So the evidence of domestic violence in the marriage between MT and MM was there in the divorce case records all along? I hadn't seen any mention of this previously.

Case number: 17 DR 001691
View attachment 636503

Does that mean monique was in a shelter for abused women at some point

 

[Elisaa444]

True but I’d be a little surprised if it wasn’t. I personally don’t think I’ve ever heard of people having a sign in their yard to just fake having security. Not saying it can’t or doesn’t happen but not sure how common that is (maybe it is and I just don’t know). Forgetting to arm it every night I can see though.

moo

Where I live it is (unfortunately) very common to have an alarm sign, but no real alarm. I live in a small southern town where many people cannot afford an alarm. Even myself ...for a while there I couldn't afford the service so I found an ADT alarm sign at a yard sale and *boom* I now 'have' an alarm at my house....or so it looked like. It did make me feel better because even if it deterred one person away...Now I do have a real alarm and I gave my old ADT sign to a neighbor so now it looks like she has an alarm.

Moo; moo.

 

[ElizaKate]

Does that mean monique was in a shelter for abused women at some point

I tried to look up what it means and found this.

"Under HB 335, a domestic violence victim has the right to be represented by an advocate at any hearing. If the victim is hospitalized, staying at an undisclosed shelter, or otherwise too fearful to attend the hearing, the advocate may appear on their behalf. The reference to HB 335 may suggest that the victim is not required to appear, or it may simply indicate that the hearing pertains to a domestic violence issue."

 

[legalmomma]

So the evidence of domestic violence in the marriage between MT and MM was there in the divorce case records all along? I hadn't seen any mention of this previously.

Case number: 17 DR 001691
View attachment 636503

The 32.00 is a fee to be paid to domestic abuse shelters via Ohio code when a divorce is filed. This is a mandatory fee, not indicative of domestic violence in a divorce.

Section 3113.35 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws

(A) A shelter for victims of domestic violence may apply to the board of county commissioners of the county in which it is located or of an adjoining county, the population of which is or will be served by the shelter, for the release of funds to be collected as fees for the issuance of marriage licenses pursuant to section 3113.34 or fees as additional costs in annulment, divorce, or dissolution of marriage actions and proceedings pursuant to division (D) of section 2303.201 of the Revised Code and that are to be used for the funding of the shelter.

Section 2303.201 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws

codes.ohio.gov

(D) On and after the thirtieth day after December 9, 1994, the court of common pleas shall collect the sum of thirty-two dollars as additional filing fees in each new action or proceeding for annulment, divorce, or dissolution of marriage for the purpose of funding shelters for victims of domestic violence pursuant to sections 3113.35to 3113.39 of the Revised Code.

 

[ElizaKate]

The 32.00 is a fee to be paid to domestic abuse shelters via Ohio code when a divorce is filed. This is a mandatory fee, not indicative of domestic violence in a divorce.

Section 3113.35 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws

(A) A shelter for victims of domestic violence may apply to the board of county commissioners of the county in which it is located or of an adjoining county, the population of which is or will be served by the shelter, for the release of funds to be collected as fees for the issuance of marriage licenses pursuant to section 3113.34 or fees as additional costs in annulment, divorce, or dissolution of marriage actions and proceedings pursuant to division (D) of section 2303.201 of the Revised Code and that are to be used for the funding of the shelter.

Section 2303.201 - Ohio Revised Code | Ohio Laws

codes.ohio.gov

(D) On and after the thirtieth day after December 9, 1994, the court of common pleas shall collect the sum of thirty-two dollars as additional filing fees in each new action or proceeding for annulment, divorce, or dissolution of marriage for the purpose of funding shelters for victims of domestic violence pursuant to sections 3113.35to 3113.39 of the Revised Code.

Ah I see! Thank you for the insight. Explains the "Child abuse" fee also on the docket then.

ETA: @legalmomma do you have any insight on that the continuance was about in June?

 

[Seattle1]

Did anyone notice in the Obit, it says Spencer and Monique were married on 12/13/20?

Spencer and Monique met online and quickly grew their relationship into a solid foundation of love and respect with a side of goofiness. They were married on December 13, 2020 in a private family ceremony.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/columbus-oh/spencer-and-monique-tepe-12689273

It's a beautifully written tribute to them and I love they didn't the obits separately, but as a couple.

Perhaps that was the date of the license?? Since the beginning, it's been reported that the couple was murdered weeks shy of their 5th wedding anniversary.

No suspect as police investigate murder of dentist, wife in their Columbus home

Police said there were no obvious signs of forced entry, and no firearm was found at the scene.

abc6onyourside.com

The Tepes married in 2021 and were one month away from celebrating their five year anniversary. Spencer's brother-in-law, Rob Misleh, shared the couple's wedding video with ABC 6 & Fox 28. They exchanged vows inside of their N. 4th St. home.

 

[Hexe]

Since she left him after just 7 months, it sounds like something drastic like a DV, substance abuse, or mental health thing on his part.

Or all, neatly rolled into one, IMO.

 

[Inthedetails]

I cannot believe it was the ex husband. I am gobsmacked. They divorced nearly a decade ago lived in separate states had no children in common. Like what the heck was his motivation. Is he some sort of injustice collector?

I'm wondering if he recently suffered some sort of setback, financially or professionally? And, for some unhinged reason, circled his thoughts/blame on a past failures like his marriage? IDK.


jmopinion

 

[indicolite22]

Their wedding video according to (BIL) Rob's YT account was put out 4 years ago. On that account the Tepe's wedding video is there along with other wedding videos he has done.

Moo; Moo.

Has BIL's wedding video always been public? It could have been made accessible only to people with a link, e.g. family and friends. Monique did not put any pictures about her relationship with Spencer on her FB, although she had a private IG (profile photo taken at the wedding). Spencer posted a few photos of the happy family on his FB in mid-2025.

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[Speculaytor]

I thought I'd speak to this. I purchased a house with a sign (and probably an inactive alarm system). I couldn't afford to activate said alarm system at the time. So I had a sign and no active system. I can't speak to their house, but it does happen that a previous owner may have had a system and the current owner does not and the sign is still there. Mine wasn't removed by the company for 7 years.

Anecdotal, to be sure.

I think the keypad to the alarm system can be seen in the wedding video. There is a blue light illuminated. Would that indicate it was active and monitored by a company? It doesn't mean they armed it that evening. Maybe the back door wasn't armed as they bypassed it because they let Larry out for potty breaks?

 

[su5ie]

I tried to look up what it means and found this.

"Under HB 335, a domestic violence victim has the right to be represented by an advocate at any hearing. If the victim is hospitalized, staying at an undisclosed shelter, or otherwise too fearful to attend the hearing, the advocate may appear on their behalf. The reference to HB 335 may suggest that the victim is not required to appear, or it may simply indicate that the hearing pertains to a domestic violence issue."

Thank you very much for looking that up appreciate your time

 

[laurenbacallva61]

EX-HUSBAND OF MONIQUE TEPE ARRESTED FOR THE COUPLE'S MURDER
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The victims have been identified as Dr. Spencer Tepe and his wife Monique, both deceased of gunshot wounds. Their two children were found unharmed in the home.

No gun found at scene, no indication of murder/suicide per this article.

Columbus police identify man, woman found dead after shooting in Weinland Park neighborhood

At this time, Albert said there is no indication that this was a murder-suicide. No gun was found at the scene.

www.10tv.com

Media, Maps and Timeline thread *NO DISCUSSION*

There is something fishy about this. I have questions. Like why? After being g divorced at least 4 years and the children are not yours, then why? Also wh a t kind of check did t b e cops do when they went their, that a friend of theirs sees a body through a window. I am just saying g it doesn't add up.

 

[Speculaytor]

I cannot believe it was the ex husband. I am gobsmacked. They divorced nearly a decade ago lived in separate states had no children in common. Like what the heck was his motivation. Is he some sort of injustice collector?

They went to college together, and from all of the public facebook pictures they have posted, and the wedding video, you can see they had mutual friends. MOO, he may have inadvertently heard about her over the years, knew people hung out with her etc. No one would believe he would ever do anything like that, so maybe they talked about her freely?

 

[indicolite22]

They went to college together, and from all of the public facebook pictures they have posted, and the wedding video, you can see they had mutual friends. MOO, he may have inadvertently heard about her over the years, knew people hung out with her etc. No one would believe he would ever do anything like that, so maybe they talked about her freely?

The ex deactivated his fb account since the time they were together. Maybe he used another one to stalk them on SM.

Let's wait and see if the couple were aware of the danger and if he tried to contact her recently.

 

[Inthedetails]

They went to college together, and from all of the public facebook pictures they have posted, and the wedding video, you can see they had mutual friends. MOO, he may have inadvertently heard about her over the years, knew people hung out with her etc. No one would believe he would ever do anything like that, so maybe they talked about her freely?

It's normal to feel pain of jealousy at times, but to make plans to take the lives of parents (of two young children!) signals a very disturbed person, imo. I think we'll learn more signs, besides this crime, that he wasn't okay.

I'm expecting to learn he was faltering in his career, and it's not easy to pivot to something else at that specialized level, so I think he destroyed it all. Now he doesn't have to pivot or watch her happiness because he has the excuse his life will be spent in prison.

jmopinion

 

[stmarysmead]

I'm wondering if he recently suffered some sort of setback, financially or professionally? And, for some unhinged reason, circled his thoughts/blame on a past failures like his marriage? IDK.


jmopinion

If it’s true that he hasn’t passed his Boards yet as the first 3 yr period approaches, that could be a real stresser.

 

[Inthedetails]

If it’s true that he hasn’t passed his Boards yet as the first 3 yr period approaches, that could be a real stresser.

And now he doesn't have to pass. He took that stress away and will never have to deal with it again.

jmopinion

 

[su5ie]

It's normal to feel pain of jealousy at times, but to make plans to take the lives of parents (of two young children!) signals a very disturbed person, imo. I think we'll learn more signs, besides this crime, that he wasn't okay.

I'm expecting to learn he was faltering in his career, and it's not easy to pivot to something else at that specialized level, so I think he destroyed it all. Now he doesn't have to pivot or watch her happiness because he has the excuse his life will be spent in prison.

jmopinion

I think me might find out he was stalking monique and prehaps other family members

I had also wondered in hindsight if they stayed at moniques sisters on Christmas as a safety measure

Also tying in with someone in the community hearing banging on her own door days or weeks prior . Could it be mckee tried earlier to locate them but wasn't successful

 

[Speculaytor]

It's normal to feel pain of jealousy at times, but to make plans to take the lives of parents (of two young children!) signals a very disturbed person, imo. I think we'll learn more signs, besides this crime, that he wasn't okay.

I'm expecting to learn he was faltering in his career, and it's not easy to pivot to something else at that specialized level, so I think he destroyed it all. Now he doesn't have to pivot or watch her happiness because he has the excuse his life will be spent in prison.

jmopinion

VERY possible!