Ex-Husband Arrested in Connection with Ohio Couple's Homicide
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Ex-Husband Arrested in Connection with Ohio Couple's Homicide

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Michael McKee, ex-husband of Monique Tepe, has been arrested and charged with the murders of Monique and her husband, Spencer Tepe, in their Columbus, Ohio, home.

Michael McKee, 39, has been arrested and charged with two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, 39, and her husband, Dr. Spencer Tepe, 37. The couple was found dead from gunshot wounds in their Columbus, Ohio, home on December 30, 2025. Their two young children were present but unharmed.

McKee and Monique married in 2015 and divorced in 2017. He was arrested in Rockford, Illinois, and is awaiting extradition to Ohio. Surveillance footage showed a person of interest near the Tepe residence during the suspected time of the attack. Investigators linked McKee to a vehicle seen arriving shortly before and leaving shortly after the murders.

The Franklin County Coroner's Office confirmed the deaths as homicides by gunshot wounds. Family members described the Tepes as devoted parents and generous individuals. McKee's next court appearance is scheduled for Monday.

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Michael McKee, 39, has been arrested and charged with two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, 39, and her husband, Dr. Spencer Tepe, 37.

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The couple was found dead from gunshot wounds in their Columbus, Ohio, home on December 30, 2025.

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McKee and Monique married in 2015 and divorced in 2017.

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McKee was arrested in Rockford, Illinois, and is awaiting extradition to Ohio.

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