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

[Speculaytor]

I hope this is allowed. It is from the BIL. It is their wedding video. I apologize if it has been uploaded already, I have not seen it until now. I loved it and thought to share.

Spencer and Monique Tepe Wedding

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[moonglow123]

So the brother in law has done yet another interview (of course - does he have a PR manager and agent now?) and said he knows who made the domestic dispute call and it wasn’t Monique, another woman who lived there at the time called Samantha. How would he know this and more importantly why add fuel to the fire? Especially since the female on the domestic disturbance call said she was having a verbal argument with her partner? Is he trying to make his brother in law look bad?

It’s not adding fuel to the fire to clarify that the call was not made by Monique.

If he hadn’t clarified the scenario and clarified that it wasn’t Monique, people would be sleuthing and speculating about Spencer being abusive.

He’s allowed to correct misleading articles about his loved ones.

I’m not sure how this is making Spencer look bad or what’s being misconstrued here.

 

[MassGuy]

It’s not adding fuel to the fire to clarify that the call was not made by Monique.

If he hadn’t clarified the scenario and clarified that it wasn’t Monique, people would be sleuthing and speculating about Spencer being abusive.

He’s allowed to correct misleading articles about his loved ones.

I’m not sure how this is making Spencer look bad or what’s being misconstrued here.

Agreed. This is very important information to get out, because a domestic incident involving the victims both looks bad, and opens other doors.

 

[KaylynnCouture]

Why is the brother in law saying all of this? It doesn’t have to be disclosed to the public. It seems like he is trying to make Spencer look bad.

I don’t know why the BIL is saying anything to be honest. Every day it’s a new headline made possible by the BIL.

If the case had already been solved then I understand a little bit more talking to the media. Not to intertwine the Idaho 4 yet again, but we saw that play out there with the families too - media interviews, telling the victims stories, seeking justice ahead of trial, making sure their names aren’t forgotten the whole nine yards but again this is after a suspect is in custody.

I’m more in the camp, at this point, of Columbus PD just letting him talk more so to see what he’ll say.

For what it’s worth, definitely not implicating he’s involved. More so just saying he isn’t doing this case a lot of favors.

 

[crhedBngr]

I hope this is allowed. It is from the BIL. It is their wedding video. I apologize if it has been uploaded already, I have not seen it until now. I loved it and thought to share.

Spencer and Monique Tepe Wedding

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Brings tears to one's eyes.

JMVHO.

 

[Voidz]

I don’t know why the BIL is saying anything to be honest. Every day it’s a new headline made possible by the BIL.

If the case had already been solved then I understand a little bit more talking to the media. Not to intertwine the Idaho 4 yet again, but we saw that play out there with the families too - media interviews, telling the victims stories, seeking justice ahead of trial, making sure their names aren’t forgotten the whole nine yards but again this is after a suspect is in custody.

I’m more in the camp, at this point, of Columbus PD just letting him talk more so to see what he’ll say.

For what it’s worth, definitely not implicating he’s involved. More so just saying he isn’t doing this case a lot of favors.

I think it’s fair to critique his actions since all this noise he is creating is not good for the case - or him. Unless the cops are allowing him to do this for a reason. Everyone they knew is a suspect until the police rule them out publicly. There’s also a difference between a witch hunt towards a family member who has remained private - and having an opinion on him due to his actions and attention seeking. We have not seeked him out or doxxed him, he is yelling with a microphone. At this point there is no reason to be doing this unless it’s self serving. No one is going to forget about this case. I am on the opposite side of the world and it’s headline news here too.

 

[KaylynnCouture]

Interview with another neighbor:

Columbus police looking to identify person of interest in deaths of Weinland Park couple

Police released new surveillance video on Monday, which shows a person walking through an alley near the home.

www.10tv.com

Neighbor Eddie Zhang, who lives down the street from the Tepes, said he was shocked when he learned about the killings.
“They were very welcoming when I first moved in,” Zhang said.
Zhang said he did not hear anything unusual the night of the shooting.

“I did not hear anything, I was asleep,” he said. “I will say these houses are really well made. A lot of times I don’t hear what’s going on in the outdoors.”
Zhang said he has security cameras at the front and back of his home, but they were not recording between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Dec. 30, the time frame investigators believe the shootings occurred.
“I do have cameras, I wish they picked up something,” he said.
Zhang said he has since fixed the cameras so they are recording continuously. He said he has spoken with Columbus police several times and investigators were interested in reviewing his surveillance system.

Zhang said police told him they believe the crime was targeted.
“What they were able to tell me is they are leaning towards this was not a random attack, this was something targeted,” he said.

 

[Voidz]

It’s not adding fuel to the fire to clarify that the call was not made by Monique.

If he hadn’t clarified the scenario and clarified that it wasn’t Monique, people would be sleuthing and speculating about Spencer being abusive.

He’s allowed to correct misleading articles about his loved ones.

I’m not sure how this is making Spencer look bad or what’s being misconstrued here.

It’s making it seem that Spencer was in a relationship with someone else. That’s what it sounds like.

He should be staying silent. He is not a blood relation. It reeks of self importance and self promotion and… yikes.

Police stay silent for a reason too.

 

[missdeemenour]

This morning, I woke up and in my half-asleep state, I thought I saw a headline that BIL was responsible. However, it was just another interview with him.

FWIW (not a lot I know), my first thought when I mistakenly read that, was not surprise or shock. Rather, that it should have been obvious. Naturally, this is real life, but in an Agatha Christie novel, BIL would be a prime suspect.

It IS actually shocking how much BIL has inserted himself into this story. Very telling that he is not talking to police right now, he admits another (likely more responsible) family member is handling the real work. I also rewatched some of his interviews just now and I note there are no real tears shed.

I'm not saying he should be a suspect (I will accept he isn't, if police have ruled him out), I'm just saying I'd divorce a man for less, and I think his behavior must be, at least, embarrassing for some of his family

 

[Voidz]

I don’t know why the BIL is saying anything to be honest. Every day it’s a new headline made possible by the BIL.

If the case had already been solved then I understand a little bit more talking to the media. Not to intertwine the Idaho 4 yet again, but we saw that play out there with the families too - media interviews, telling the victims stories, seeking justice ahead of trial, making sure their names aren’t forgotten the whole nine yards but again this is after a suspect is in custody.

I’m more in the camp, at this point, of Columbus PD just letting him talk more so to see what he’ll say.

For what it’s worth, definitely not implicating he’s involved. More so just saying he isn’t doing this case a lot of favors.

I wonder if he is getting compensated for these interviews

 

[missdeemenour]

I wonder about someone a little brother knew, not the little brother himself.

I mean that's just as likely as anything else, but IMO the Tepes seem to have had a large enough immediate social circle to make up a long list of suspects that may have better reasons than simply being poor or having bad people in their circle. I am not dismissing this theory, I just see that ST & MT had TONS of people around them.

And clearly some of them are wacky (cough cough BIL). Money/respectability means nothing. Some of the worst people imaginable have hidden behind respectable titles.

I think Big Bro angle is as likely as an angry patient. But my gut tells me someone closer to them.

 

[Voidz]

This morning, I woke up and in my half-asleep state, I thought I saw a headline that BIL was responsible. However, it was just another interview with him.

FWIW (not a lot I know), my first thought when I mistakenly read that, was not surprise or shock. Rather, that it should have been obvious. Naturally, this is real life, but in an Agatha Christie novel, BIL would be a prime suspect.

It IS actually shocking how much BIL has inserted himself into this story. Very telling that he is not talking to police right now, he admits another (likely more responsible) family member is handling the real work. I also rewatched some of his interviews just now and I note there are no real tears shed.

I'm not saying he should be a suspect (I will accept he isn't, if police have ruled him out), I'm just saying I'd divorce a man for less, and I think his behavior must be, at least, embarrassing for some of his family

He could be a prime suspect, and not even know it.

Police sometimes deliberately remain silent and allow a person to speak publicly, knowing they may lock themselves into a version of events. Any later inconsistencies then become evidence, not just grounds for suspicion.

I’m confident investigators are closely monitoring everything he says and does.

But yeah, it’s not a good look. And again I pose the question to ponder. Is he getting compensated for his headlines and scoops?

 

[Sospicious]

BIL Robert Misleh just went live on STS and said that 911 caller is absolutely not Monique, and many can corroborate. It was someone who attended a house party they hosted on that date.

April 15th 2025 was a Tuesday, 2.45am on a Tuesday would mean they had a late night party on a Monday night. Seems unlikely with a newborn and a 3/4 year old

 

[Snoods]

Hey y'all, longtime lurker who lost/forgot my old account!

Going off just what we know, I think this does appear to be someone they know. Reason being there was no forced entry AND they appear to have had a very large social circle.

Also, the fact that three men managed to get inside for a welfare check before police would indicate that there were decent # of people who had their key access code or perhaps knew where they stashed a spare key.

The man in the video seems to be walking with intent. He doesn't seem interested in anything but getting to where he is going, and yes, hiding his face. Definitely a strong POI from my POV. Also, he has a bubble butt lol. Someone's gotta recognize that ass.

I don't think this is burglary gone wrong. Yes, that can happen, but generally you don't burglar a place at 2am and not expect people to be home. If the suspect were planning to rob the place, they would have accounted for that, and perhaps, not tried to do this alone or gone back at a time when the house was empty (when most home robberies occur).

The fact they are operating alone, at 2AM-5AM, and able to get into the home without forcing entry, makes me think it is someone who was targeting them specifically. And without knowing more about them, including former relationships, crypto accounts, etc, then impossible to guess why.

Oh and yes my work would call 911 on me after an hour of no-showing. And I am not a doctor. As another person here said, most professionals get to work on time religiously.

I immediately thought obviously a bubble butt too! I haven’t posted here yet but had to validate your bubble butt comment. To me he has a distinctive walk, bubble butters sometimes do, and he looks like he’s wearing a mask with only eyes showing.

 

[missdeemenour]

I immediately thought obviously a bubble butt too! I haven’t posted here yet but had to validate your bubble butt comment. To me he has a distinctive walk, bubble butters sometimes do, and he looks like he’s wearing a mask with only eyes showing.

I feel like it's super obvious in the clearer close-up shots and the news need to do a better job of showing it, because dat ass is really the only distinctive feature you can get aside from height. Even weight/build is hard to tell with jacket on.

 

[clearskies1]

So the 911 call in April happened on a week night at 2:45am and the murders occurred on a week night between 2 am and 5 am.

 

[Fromeaster]

I got the impression that the couple was very social and communicative, had many friends, had parties at home, and even had weddings at home. Surely someone could have gotten the door code.

 

[missdeemenour]

So the 911 call in April happened on a week night at 2:45am and the murders occurred on a week night between 2 am and 5 am.

And do we believe the BIL that the woman was not Monique?

 

[Charlot123]

That’s definitely interesting and goes to show that mine may act differently than I would think they would if something bad happened to me and they sensed it.

My heart really breaks for their kids, especially if the 4 year old did happen to hear the gun shots or anything at all. My son who is a preteen now still remembers a traumatic incident that happened when he was a few months shy of turning 4 and it was no where close to a gun shot or losing both or even 1 parent. They may think that the oldest is acting fine or didn’t appear to know what happened but I hope that they get her therapy and continue with it for most of her childhood because it shocked me when my son brought up the event years later. Like 4-5 years later and I had no inkling that it had been weighing on him all that time. Therapy has been a Godsend and that he enjoys going, especially at his age now, is worth every dime that’s for sure.

Did he remember the whole episode, or parts of it?

They say memories form when kids start speaking in words, but who knows? My first memory dates back to approximately 10 months of age and is real. Lots of early memories are discrete, but I remember things that happened when I was three, with surprisingly many details.

JMO, and it can be different for each kid: children can remember voices, dialects, intonations, what was said, places, items. In general, our auditory memory doesn’t change much. Visually kids view the world from a different perspective. Adults are much taller, so kids’ descriptions of them may not match the reality. JMO, it seems that good memories are retained better than bad ones. Sometimes when kids cry there is almost like an amnestic episode. I didn’t have many traumatic events in my childhood, but take being “scratched by a cat” (between two to three): everything, including the scratch and what followed (allegedly, me yelling and parents tending to the scratch) is one massive timelapse but what led to the cat’s attack I remember perfectly, even his paw. The next memory is the pattern of the bandage. (I asked AI: “ Yes, intense crying, especially during highly emotional or stressful events, can cause memory lapses or interfere with memory encoding in children, acting like an "amnesic agent," making it harder for them to recall those experiences later, though the brain is still developing and forming crucial templates for emotional regulation.”) I never had breath-holding spells or syncope, I think it is own crying and stress that wiped off “the immediate aftermath”.

So this is what I hope for: that if the kids were traumatized and cried, that this part they’ll forget. (Maybe they saw nothing, we don’t even know).

Kohei, the son of Namiko Takaba (we have a thread about her) remembered interesting details as a baby but totally forgot everything as an adult, including his mom. Although his dad did everything to keep the memory of his wife. Maybe the older child will retain certain perception of mom: some big warm shadow hugging him. Or her silhouette against the window. Or the smell. Or the color of her dress.

My personal feeling about it.

 

[Kemug]

LE was incredibly quick to call this a homicide and rule out m/s so they must know something beyond what was made public (ex- no gunshot residue, etc)

Or maybe they were too quick?