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

[Ms Scarlett]

Wasn’t the Dr in the basement room beside a bed? Could look in basement window

There has been no proof provided that the Dr (Spencer) was in the basement. Some people assumed that he was in the basement and seen from someone looking inside the basement window. The police dispatch traffic I provided earlier indicated that 3 males went into the house, so I believe Spencer was seen by one of the males who entered the house. Personally, I believe Spencer was in the owner’s suite on the 2nd floor.

 

[OhioGuy]

What is the feeling in the commmnity? Dont you think the police will have to say something soon just to address any fears ?

There have been other locals in the thread better able to answer for the immediate area. I wouldn’t say it’s dominating casual conversation in my suburb, and when I was near this house the other day there wasn’t anything noticeable. But it’s also 30 degrees out so it’s not like if this happened in springtime where it becomes the topic at the park or you make small talk with your neighbor while the kids play. Another factor is that where this happened is OSU adjacent and school isn’t back in session for another week. The campus area is way, way thinner from December 20 through January 10 or so.

 

[Sleuthingstylist]

When I listened to the 911 call from the owner of the dental practice, I can't shake the feeling that he wanted to say more. I had this feeling of ST sharing something with him at some point that the owner felt alarmed on a more personal level.

 

[Cryptic]

the 911 operator so flippantly said "well, sometimes people just don't show up for work" as if the caller was over reacting and needed to calm down. It was ludicrous to me, that she said that. It was an ignorant comment, with a complete lack of empathy.

I have a gentler view of the 911 operator. At the fundamental level, what she is very true.

In general, a person not showing up for work would not be cause for an immediate police response. I would not be surprised if a good number of people in the Columbia area live in a world where a variety of similar situations don't lead to immediate police responses.

Now, if the caller had supplied the 911 operator with details as to why this particular person failing to show up for work (doctor with scheduled patients) constitutes more cause for alarm, I would expect a little more from the 911 dispatcher.

But.... at the end of the day, the police in the Columbus area could well get far more calls than they can immediately "Send the Cavalry" to.

 

[Voidz]

I have a gentler view of the 911 operator. At the fundamental level, what she is very true.

In general, a person not showing up for work would not be cause for an immediate police response. I would not be surprised if a good number of people in the Columbia area live in a world where a variety of similar situations don't lead to immediate police responses.

Now, if the caller had supplied the 911 operator with details as to why this particular person failing to show up for work (doctor with scheduled patients) constitutes more cause for alarm, I would expect a little more from the 911 dispatcher.

But.... at the end of the day, the police in the Columbus area could well get far more calls than they can immediately "Send the Cavalry"

Last I will say on the matter but it’s her tone, the snapping at the callers, not asking any information such as “are there any children in the house”, or any important information at all.

“Emergency dispatchers are trained to do more than simply take a call, and many listeners are correct that the tone and questioning in that audio feel lacking.

Emergency call-takers (often called 911 dispatchers) are typically trained to:

• Establish scene safety (who is injured, whether a suspect is present, weapons involved)
• Ask life-saving questions (any children present, anyone hiding, anyone bleeding)
• Give pre-arrival instructions (CPR, bleeding control, staying safe)
• Maintain a calm, controlled, neutral tone
• Gather critical information quickly without shutting the caller down

Questions like “Are there any children in the house?” or “Is anyone else inside?” are standard protocol in violent-crime calls.”

I believe that the police welfare check would have been different if they knew there was possibly a child danger issue inside. The fact that someone has to break in and possibly contaminated the crime scene is and is most likely traumatised for life is not cool.

Lessons must be learnt from this.

 

[technicallymissing]

I know all dogs are different, but my personal experience with doodles is that those guys want to be involved in everything, and if they're shut out of a room where something is happening, they will make their displeasure heard

Same! They may not be “guard dogs”, but that poodle side is super smart, alert, and tenacious!

(eta not to be too off topic out of respect for the thread but just noticed you have what looks like an -oodle of some kind in your profile pic- what an adorable little sweetie ♥︎)

 

[ttjo]

Last I will say on the matter but it’s her tone, the snapping at the callers, not asking any information such as “are there any children in the house”, or any important information at all.

emergency dispatchers are trained to do more than simply take a call, and many listeners are correct that the tone and questioning in that audio feel lacking.

“Emergency call-takers (often called 911 dispatchers) are typically trained to:

• Establish scene safety (who is injured, whether a suspect is present, weapons involved)
• Ask life-saving questions (any children present, anyone hiding, anyone bleeding)
• Give pre-arrival instructions (CPR, bleeding control, staying safe)
• Maintain a calm, controlled, neutral tone
• Gather critical information quickly without shutting the caller down

Questions like “Are there any children in the house?” or “Is anyone else inside?” are standard protocol in violent-crime calls.”

I get what you’re saying, her tone sounded like “ what’s the big deal it’s been an hour,, she could have asked “ why the concern l;Ike @Voidz said above, but it wouldnt have changed the outcome anyway. Well except they would have found the kids earlier

 

[Voidz]

I get what you’re saying, her tone sounded like “ what’s the big deal it’s been an hour,, she Could have asked “ why the concern l;Ike @Voidz said above, but it wouldnt have changed the outcome anyway.

Yes, but imagine if they had been badly attacked (not executed) and they were laying in there dying - time would be crucial which is why the phone calls are such failures. I guess what I am saying is that they should be providing training and use this as an example of what NOT to do - they owe the public that. Here’s hoping they actually catch this evil entity.

Small chance but imagine if the person who broke in to do the welfare check is actually the murderer. Stranger things have happened.

 

[ttjo]

Yes, but imagine if they had been badly attacked (not executed) and they were laying in there dying - time would be crucial which is why the phone calls are such failures. I guess what I am saying is that they should be providing training and use this as an example of what NOT to do - they owe the public that. Here’s hoping they actually catch this evil entity.

Small chance but imagine if the person who broke in to do the welfare check is actually the murderer. Stranger things have happened.

yeah youre right, It kind of felt like they got stuck on thinking it was an overreaction.

 

[Fromeaster]

I personally think there are plenty of cameras that captured the suspect or his car. It's just a matter of time before an arrest is made. I wonder where he could have parked his car.

 

[nao]

Last I will say on the matter but it’s her tone, the snapping at the callers, not asking any information such as “are there any children in the house”, or any important information at all.

emergency dispatchers are trained to do more than simply take a call, and many listeners are correct that the tone and questioning in that audio feel lacking.

“Emergency call-takers (often called 911 dispatchers) are typically trained to:

• Establish scene safety (who is injured, whether a suspect is present, weapons involved)
• Ask life-saving questions (any children present, anyone hiding, anyone bleeding)
• Give pre-arrival instructions (CPR, bleeding control, staying safe)
• Maintain a calm, controlled, neutral tone
• Gather critical information quickly without shutting the caller down

Questions like “Are there any children in the house?” or “Is anyone else inside?” are standard protocol in violent-crime calls.”

Moo.. I listen to police scanner from all over in USA. Great geography lesson. Are trying to get someone fired?
Could you do that work? Are you experienced in that work? You googled..and now you are judge n jury.

 

[warp3dwing]

I personally think there are plenty of cameras that captured the suspect or his car. It's just a matter of time before an arrest is made. I wonder where he could have parked his car.

It it were me, I’d park east of the train tracks. It’s only a 15 minute walk, and you quickly would go from locations where camera footage is easily found to where it isn’t right quick.

 

[Voidz]

Moo.. I listen to police scanner from all over in USA. Great geography lesson. Are trying to get someone fired?
Could you do that work? Are you experienced in that work? You googled..and now you are judge n jury.

I’m not the only one who has this opinion, it’s quite a popular consensus. And no, I live Down Under. I don’t know about fired but they need some training to do their job properly. They are supposed to be a public servant and it’s fair to question their evident unprofessionalism - imagine how many other callers they treat this way. Regardless, I’m sure the people who spoke to her directly will deal with this matter officially as time goes on and it’s investigated further.

 

[ttjo]

Moo.. I listen to police scanner from all over in USA. Great geography lesson. Are trying to get someone fired?
Could you do that work? Are you experienced in that work? You googled..and now you are judge n jury.

To be fair I dont think the police could have done anymore ,what they can do for a welfare check without having some sort of exigent circumstances.

 

[TIGER0822]

I don't think it's been released. But they called around 9, the police got there at 9:22, and came back after the second call with more info just after 10:00. That tells me that the dispatcher and police both did their jobs, dispatching and showing up at the calls in a timely manner - all IMO. Unfortunately the police can't enter without a warrant and needed the additional information about seeing one of their bodies in order to enter. JMO.

They did a welfare check. There were two dead bodies and two kids one and four in the house. They walked away. What if the friends had come, banged on the doors and walked away too.

 

[sunshineray]

They did a welfare check. There were two dead bodies and two kids one and four in the house. They walked away. What if the friends had come, banged on the doors and walked away too.

I haven't listened to the 911 calls, did any caller mention the couple had very young children?

 

[TIGER0822]

What is the feeling in the commmnity? Dont you think the police will have to say something soon just to address any fears ?

I think they are being silent, because they have a strong idea who did this.

 

[Voidz]

I haven't listened to the 911 calls, did any caller mention the couple had very young children?

No. And the dispatcher was very dismissive to them and kind of cutting them off when they were trying to speak. Kind of made them feel stupid, is my perception.

 

[OhioGuy]

I think they are being silent, because they have a strong idea who did this.

Maybe it’s wishful thinking but I agree. There’s been no press conference, no plea for tips outside of a single “Please upload anything you think might be helpful from 2-5am, here’s the QR code” and the area they asked for footage from is pretty small. The local articles, even in the first day or two, all stated along the lines of “repeated requests for comment from CPD were not returned.”

 

[Kemug]

If a client had threatened Spencer, it is likely that the rest of the staff knew. Or maybe it was a general threat, and not specific to Spencer. I wonder if the clinic had recently upped its security?