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

[Knox]

No outlet has claimed it was her. But many people heard that call and made the connection.

I was talking to someone about this yesterday and they had all these theories based on ST being abusive.

That’s where people’s minds went.

I understand what you’re saying. I too initially thought it was her, but after listening a couple of times, thought it sounded like a latino female. I’ve seen others post the same opinion.

I don’t feel it will impact the investigation one way or the other.

 

[LifeIsAMystery]

Him talking about his increase in views and encouraging more - he earns money from that, not including the free advertising for his brand and company

I heard he was a lawyer?

The is a trusts and estates lawyer. He is not same guy as judge.

 

[ttjo]

I understand what you’re saying. I too initially thought it was her, but after listening a couple of times, thought it sounded like a latino female. I’ve seen others post the same opinion.

I don’t feel it will impact the investigation one way or the other.

I agree it was just good for views and super-chats for a day lol

 

[Knox]

IDK? I cant even remember where I first heard that call. I just think they were the first ones to post it ? They may not have said it was her b/c I remember thinking “ it wasnt her”. Even tho they didnt affirmatively say it was…ya lead a horse to water most times they’ll drink. Many people believed it was related, even when the BIL cleared it up.

Lol, he didn’t exactly clear it up. I believe he said it happened years ago, the date of the call was 4/15-25.

 

[LifeIsAMystery]

Two 911 calls a red flag, but the multiple murders in the past few years, and an 8 year old getting shot in the park just down the street is glossed over? There was also a documented string of burglaries recently in this relatively small area of the city.

Yes, including a few overnight, btw midnight and 5 am.

 

[ttjo]

Lol, he didn’t exactly clear it up. I believe he said it happened years ago, the date of the call was 4/15-25.

I know, and that made people think there were 2 calls !!! but considering the circumstances hes probably running on adrenaline and no sleep. I remember dealing with a death and i dont even remember someone spending the night. They said they were coming to get a sweater they left behind, and I asked them when they were at my house? That kind of shock can devastate you, you lose your memory.

 

[getthefax]

Why does it matter if it is Monique or not? It's relevant news that someone was calling about a domestic situation that is tied to that house. It could explain a motive for the shooting. It was never presented as Monique's voice, only a call from that location.

We have zero proof that ST was abusive, or that MT was abused. EBM for extra words typo

 

[MassGuy]

I understand what you’re saying. I too initially thought it was her, but after listening a couple of times, thought it sounded like a latino female. I’ve seen others post the same opinion.

I don’t feel it will impact the investigation one way or the other.

Oh, I have no doubt it won't impact the investigation, it's just an annoyance for those following the case. It just creates a lot of unnecessary noise.

 

[Charlot123]

I thought the person on 911 wasn’t Monique after I saw the wedding movie. One question: do you think she liked when her dad said, “even when she is an 80-year old lady, she’s my little girl”? I thought that the idea to be an octogenarian didn’t appeal to her. (Well, sadly now she’ll never be). So I knew she won’t say “my man” because it sounded old. And I bet she wanted to be modern, in synch with the time if not ahead of it.

They were an interesting couple. Both seem planners, pragmatic and mature, but at this, scoring highly on novelty-seeking. The peak of “enjoying the company” is typical at 35-40 in many. And, not all parents enjoy “moms and pops groups”. The same parents are usually terrific in school committees and organizing fun for older kids. I think that “feeling young and modern” was important to them, at least outwardly. Why am I mentioning it? Sometimes people of such type tend to hold on to friends that don’t fit them anymore (but they are from their “youth”, for example). Or they may bring in some people who are into cool things (music, drums etc). They need friendship, and if there are no good friends around (new neighborhood, etc), they’d gather any. So someone might have flown under their radar and they probably shared the code themselves without thinking twice. It is not naïveté, it is how people perceive friendship and company. And, one of the people whom they trusted probably scored highly on control and ownership. Just a broken person who hid it well.

I think he will be caught but not instantly.

He knows the code but perhaps he is not their closest friend. Just someone from “the company”.

We shall probably never know all the details of the case, but I doubt it was what one would describe as realistic love triangle. Maybe he was fantasizing about it.

The murder is targeted of course but I think the guy is a danger to others. Done once, may do again. He is just not an alley killer.

I wonder if he has kids. I think he’d rather not, but he probably does. Well, let him think of the fact that one day, the Tepes’ kids will be explained what happened. He may rationalize his act, but I don’t think the thought of what he did to the kids is enjoyable.

 

[Voidz]

Is this a gate or no? What else could it be? its the only part of the fence that has hinges. How else would the police officer get to the back door ? (unless he jumped the fence?? Which I highly doubt)
It has to be a gate. ??
From https://www.redfin.com/OH/Columbus/1411-N-4th-St-43201/home/75719986

I am a petite female and I have jumped a fence that high recently - a cop would have no problem with that

 

[ttjo]

I am a petite female and I have jumped a fence that high recently - a cop would have no problem with that

Oh for sure. But would he? Are they even allowed to do that? I dont know the laws in Ohio or all the 4th amendment stuff.

 

[Knox]

Oh, I have no doubt it won't impact the investigation, it's just an annoyance for those following the case. It just creates a lot of unnecessary noise.

Agree, but noise in a high profile case like this is to be expected. Probably won’t be the last and keeps the public engaged. Particularly since LE is being so silent.

I’ve yet to find a content creator who is doing a good job covering this case. If anyone has a suggestion I’m open.

 

[Voidz]

So we have either:

1) random skell / druggy wandering into a house opportunistically and up the stairs

2) professional hit hired by someone with a grudge or financial incentive

3) jealous plotting friend/relative/little brother, someone local and unstable but in their extended social circle

Place your bets, 1, 2 or 3?

3 for me.
Probably someone who thinks he’s smarter than the public and the authorities. Highly vivid imagination and sense of grandeur. Narcissism at play. Desire to be smart enough to actually get away with the perfect crime. Wants to be the hero - the white knight. If it’s a direct family member, the admiration of saving the children from being orphans, stepping up and getting pity and respect. Jealousy, resentment, possibly a financial reward if M & S die - access to children and any inheritance or estate.
Maybe wanted to silence them if they found out something disturbing about him or wanted to cut off contact. Or they were going to expose him for something he was doing.

 

[BlaiseFinlay]

We have zero proof that ST was abusive, or that MT was abused. EBM for extra words typo

I have not seen anyone here suggesting that he was.

I don’t think it has enough relevance to be newsworthy. I do think it has enough relevance that the police should look into it.

Goes to figuring out what kind of company the Tepes kept, which is important to learn. For example, if they had this couple over in April, they could have had them over again over the holidays.

 

[iQuill]

I don’t know if this is confirmed but it appears that Monique was a SAHM but both kids were at daycare for 8 hours everyday. That does sound strange to me. It might explain why the kids are not asking for their parents. They may be in daycare most of the day and probably a story like “parents had to go away for a trip” works for now. I doubt that would fly if they had been home with mom all day previously.

Do you have a link to confirm that both kids were at daycare 8 hours every day? I have not seen that information in MSM ... or anywhere for that matter. Everything I have read and heard is that Monique was a SAHM and was thriving in that role. Thanks in advance.

 

[Orso49]

I am wondering if the "man" referred to in the 911 call by an emotional female could be angry at The Tepes for interfering with his relationship. He may have been at their home when the 911 call was made and know how to access the house.

 

[indicolite22]

I thought the person on 911 wasn’t Monique after I saw the wedding movie. One question: do you think she liked when her dad said, “even when she is an 80-year old lady, she’s my little girl”? I thought that the idea to be an octogenarian didn’t appeal to her. (Well, sadly now she’ll never be). So I knew she won’t say “my man” because it sounded old. And I bet she wanted to be modern, in synch with the time if not ahead of it.

They were an interesting couple. Both seem planners, pragmatic and mature, but at this, scoring highly on novelty-seeking. The peak of “enjoying the company” is typical at 35-40 in many. And, not all parents enjoy “moms and pops groups”. The same parents are usually terrific in school committees and organizing fun for older kids. I think that “feeling young and modern” was important to them, at least outwardly. Why am I mentioning it? Sometimes people of such type tend to hold on to friends that don’t fit them anymore (but they are from their “youth”, for example). Or they may bring in some people who are into cool things (music, drums etc). They need friendship, and if there are no good friends around (new neighborhood, etc), they’d gather any. So someone might have flown under their radar and they probably shared the code themselves without thinking twice. It is not naïveté, it is how people perceive friendship and company. And, one of the people whom they trusted probably scored highly on control and ownership. Just a broken person who hid it well.

I think he will be caught but not instantly.

He knows the code but perhaps he is not their closest friend. Just someone from “the company”.

We shall probably never know all the details of the case, but I doubt it was what one would describe as realistic love triangle. Maybe he was fantasizing about it.

The murder is targeted of course but I think the guy is a danger to others. Done once, may do again. He is just not an alley killer.

I wonder if he has kids. I think he’d rather not, but he probably does. Well, let him think of the fact that one day, the Tepes’ kids will be explained what happened. He may rationalize his act, but I don’t think the thought of what he did to the kids is enjoyable.

Apparently they were fans of the show Friends, because they put a few references to it in the wedding. It seems a bit cringe afterwards, although they likely didn't intend to be judged by the general public.

It shouldn't be too hard for the police to find out who had access to the door code, even better if there were multiple codes. I don't think they would give the code to just any guest or worker. People who did not have this type of access (e.g. disgruntled strangers) could be off the hook.

 

[wibbleflea]

Honestly , I think Surviving the survivor is doing a great job, they have pros on who have great insight, and its like watching a bunch of very experienced professionals brainstorm and give informed “opinions” based on their experience as (mostly) homicide detectives.

I just listened to the STS show that was streamed last night and thought the host had problems interpreting things and making sense of anything but the guests put him straight. <modsnip: off topic>

 

[Cassie P]

Of course it is, but it's going to be dangerous in the moment or shortly thereafter. Much less likely 9 months later.

We don't know the timeline and how events unfolded. The Tepes were described as kind, helpful people. We don't know how long they offered support to a person in trouble. It could be a current situation.

Also, it is well known that abusers can hold grudges for a long time and blame others when their marriages fall apart. One day they wake up and the wife, kids, house, marriage are all gone. Reality hits them and they are very angry. The can lash out at the wife's support system. The therapists, attorneys, courts, friends, co-workers etc.

 

[KaylynnCouture]

I researched Monique’s prior marriage and divorce. The case number is 17DR-001691 for anyone wishing to do the same or read through it but a few things that stood out:

- This was an incredibly short marriage (7 months) wherein he lived and owned property in a different state the entire time. He also worked in a different state.
- She worked at Nationwide, in Columbus.
- Monique filed for the divorce
- It was uncontested and pretty quick from start to finish (6 weeks). No party claimed joint assets, no children, and extremely minimal debt ($3,500 in CC debt and a few individually owned vehicles)
- Monique was ordered to pay him roughly $1300 in “misc debt” which she did.

Their divorce paints the picture of a couple who largely lived separate lives and didn’t or rarely even lived together. It also paints the picture of a relatively amicable divorce stemming from a very short term marriage and a very quick divorce which neither party fought or even had attorneys.

Given all of this I would be absolutely shocked if the ex or her prior marriage was a factor in this in any way shape or form.