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

[calmdownjudy]

Does anyone know if the locks provide time data when they are locked and unlocked. If someone knew the code and could get into the house, it narrows things down substantially.

 

[avalonisland]

Why only one shot to MT? My guess is only ST was targeted and MT maybe walked in when shots happened. If MT was a witness that killer cared about, in my opinion more shots would have been fired to ensure death of MT. I think someone had vengance against ST and ST only target for killing. I think killer had entered home before and this was personal killing due to no force entry, no chaos reported, no neighbor alerts. I think ST may have had issues with killer before that somehow dental office/employer may have been alerted about cause of the immediate call to 911 emergency when ST dentist hour or less late for work. I think killer mission was to kill ST and shoot or harm anyone in the way but intended only to kill ST.

 

[armcha1r_detect1ve]

How are friends able to enter house right away after ST was a no show at work? Perhaps the back door was not locked on a regular basis. Why would these friends not attend to the little kiddos left alive in home? Something is not right

It may be that the friend had the code or was able to get in contact with someone from the family who then gave them the door code.

 

[armcha1r_detect1ve]

Does anyone know if the locks provide time data when they are locked and unlocked. If someone knew the code and could get into the house, it narrows things down substantially.

Depending on the lock brand/model, it can show you what code was entered and at what time.

 

[whowy]

What do you think they might have been silenced for?

No idea. Just adding to the list of motives that might fit the few facts released to the public.

 

[Cassie P]

Why only one shot to MT? My guess is only ST was targeted and MT maybe walked in when shots happened. If MT was a witness that killer cared about, in my opinion more shots would have been fired to ensure death of MT. I think someone had vengance against ST and ST only target for killing. I think killer had entered home before and this was personal killing due to no force entry, no chaos reported, no neighbor alerts. I think ST may have had issues with killer before that somehow dental office/employer may have been alerted about cause of the immediate call to 911 emergency when ST dentist hour or less late for work. I think killer mission was to kill ST and shoot or harm anyone in the way but intended only to kill ST.

Then why kill ST when he is home with his wife, and kill her too? The mother of two small children. In your theory she was not the target. Why not attack ST when he is by himself? He has a long commute and could have been targeted on the road?

 

[Sadi]

So three of his friends entered the house? Three?? Obviously they were worried, but three is a lot. Were they armed? Were they half expecting to find him/them being held captive, and prepared for a shootout?

Does anyone know if the locks provide time data when they are locked and unlocked. If someone knew the code and could get into the house, it narrows things down substantially.

Excellent question.

 

[Serononin]

Depending on the lock brand/model, it can show you what code was entered and at what time.

I wonder if LE has that data and that's what prompted them to narrow the window to between 2 and 5am

 

[academyrd]

Video of a person of interest has been released

 

[moonglow123]

https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/columbus-police-release-video-of-person-of-interest-near-home-where-couple-was-killed/

The video of the potential person of interest looks like a tall, bulky male, maybe trying to disguise his gait or at least slightly shuffling/limping.

 

[ivegotcha]

Why only one shot to MT? My guess is only ST was targeted and MT maybe walked in when shots happened. If MT was a witness that killer cared about, in my opinion more shots would have been fired to ensure death of MT. I think someone had vengance against ST and ST only target for killing. I think killer had entered home before and this was personal killing due to no force entry, no chaos reported, no neighbor alerts. I think ST may have had issues with killer before that somehow dental office/employer may have been alerted about cause of the immediate call to 911 emergency when ST dentist hour or less late for work. I think killer mission was to kill ST and shoot or harm anyone in the way but intended only to kill ST.

what about the dog, ?? I dont think the dog would remain quiet ..

 

[academyrd]

Video of a person of interest has been released

A few things come to mind. His pants looked ripped. If they are releasing this they really must not know who this person is. If it’s someone the family knows you would think they would be recognized by clothes / the way they walk. No timestamp provided on the Nest video.

 

[Sadi]

So three of his friends entered the house? Three?? Obviously they were worried, but three is a lot. Were they armed? Were they half expecting to find him/them being held captive, and prepared for a shootout?

They probably were too concerned and not thinking clearly, emotions and adrenaline running high.

 

[lg2019]

Columbus police release video of person of interest in Weinland Park double homicide

No arrests have been made and investigators have not named any suspects in the deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe.

www.10tv.com

 

[Serononin]

https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/columbus-police-release-video-of-person-of-interest-near-home-where-couple-was-killed/

The video of the potential person of interest looks like a tall, bulky male, maybe trying to disguise his gait or at least slightly shuffling/limping.

The gait to me just looks like someone trying to stay upright on an icy pavement without taking their hands out of their pockets

 

[maamager]

As per CPD Facebook:

"Detectives believe the murder of Mr. and Mrs. Tepe occurred sometime between 2:00 and 5:00 a.m. on the morning of December 30th in the upstairs of their residence. Recovered video footage shows a person of interest walking in the alley near the Tepe’s residence during that timeframe.
We have received and are continuing to receive numerous tips from the community, which our detectives are following up on. If you have information that could lead to the identity of the person in this video, please call 614-645-2228 or use the QR code provided. Anonymous tips may also be made to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.
We want to thank the community for the tips we have received. We know there are questions and concerns surrounding this tragic incident. Detectives are working diligently to solve this case. We will continue to update you as the investigation progresses.
*Please Note: This video has been divided into sections to accommodate social media aspect-ratio requirements."

 

[warp3dwing]

https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/columbus-police-release-video-of-person-of-interest-near-home-where-couple-was-killed/

The video of the potential person of interest looks like a tall, bulky male, maybe trying to disguise his gait or at least slightly shuffling/limping.

Looks like his right foot normally splays out to the side, but he's trying to toe it straight/inwards on purpose, which is impossible to remember for every step.

 

[academyrd]

As per CPD Facebook:

"Detectives believe the murder of Mr. and Mrs. Tepe occurred sometime between 2:00 and 5:00 a.m. on the morning of December 30th in the upstairs of their residence. Recovered video footage shows a person of interest walking in the alley near the Tepe’s residence during that timeframe.
We have received and are continuing to receive numerous tips from the community, which our detectives are following up on. If you have information that could lead to the identity of the person in this video, please call 614-645-2228 or use the QR code provided. Anonymous tips may also be made to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-8477.
We want to thank the community for the tips we have received. We know there are questions and concerns surrounding this tragic incident. Detectives are working diligently to solve this case. We will continue to update you as the investigation progresses.
*Please Note: This video has been divided into sections to accommodate social media aspect-ratio requirements."

So he went in the back door. Not the front door. Did the back door have a ring camera?

 

[kwins]

I saw a post on X claiming data for Monique, but data for Spencer was blocked, so I went and did my own inquest. I found what you found, and was startled. I ALSO saw that the searches on the 29th for Monique were Ohio ONLY, but for Spencer it included PA, VI, and I believe MI as well as Ohio, I think there was even WA in the mix. I found that interesting too.

The person doing the search could have been using a VPN.

 

[MassGuy]

Why only one shot to MT? My guess is only ST was targeted and MT maybe walked in when shots happened. If MT was a witness that killer cared about, in my opinion more shots would have been fired to ensure death of MT. I think someone had vengance against ST and ST only target for killing. I think killer had entered home before and this was personal killing due to no force entry, no chaos reported, no neighbor alerts. I think ST may have had issues with killer before that somehow dental office/employer may have been alerted about cause of the immediate call to 911 emergency when ST dentist hour or less late for work. I think killer mission was to kill ST and shoot or harm anyone in the way but intended only to kill ST.

ST was the bigger threat, so two shots doesn't strike me as unusual. It's also possible his first shot was off target.

I don't disagree that he was likely the one targeted, but I just don't think the two shots necessarily proves that on its own.

This killer apparently struck them in their bedroom in the dead of night, and assuming it was targeted, he would have planned to kill both of them. It's not like it would be a surprise that his wife was there.