Ohio Dentist and Wife Found Shot to Death in Columbus Home

Columbus police are investigating the deaths of Spencer Tepe, 37, and his wife, Monique Tepe, 39, who were found with gunshot wounds in their home on North 4th Street. Officers conducted a welfare check on Tuesday morning after Spencer failed to report to work at Athens Dental Depot. Upon arrival, they discovered the couple deceased; their two children, both under six, were unharmed.

Authorities reported no signs of forced entry and have not recovered any firearms from the scene. The incident is not currently considered a murder-suicide. The couple had been married since 2021 and were approaching their five-year anniversary.

Police are urging anyone with information to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at (614) 645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-8477.