A chilling double murder in Columbus, Ohio, has led to the arrest of a former spouse. Michael David McKee, 39, was taken into custody in the Chicago area on Saturday, facing two counts of murder.
The victims, Spencer and Monique Tepe, were found dead with gunshot wounds inside their Weinland Park home on December 30th. Police responded to the scene around 10 a.m., discovering a horrific scene that would soon unravel a complex web of past relationships.
McKee is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, and investigators believe the murders occurred between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. that morning. Disturbingly, the couple’s two children were found safe within the house, unaware of the tragedy that had unfolded.
There were no signs of forced entry, and the weapon used in the shooting remains missing. This detail suggests a level of familiarity between the victims and their attacker, deepening the mystery surrounding the case.
The Tepe’s were just weeks away from celebrating their five-year wedding anniversary, a milestone now tragically lost. Family members described the couple as deeply in love and devoted to one another.
Court records reveal McKee’s divorce from Monique was finalized in 2017. Since 2020, he has moved between states, including Virginia, Nevada, and Illinois, establishing himself as a vascular surgeon in Rockford, Illinois.
Columbus police released surveillance footage of a “person of interest” walking near the Tepe residence in the early hours of December 30th. The individual, clad in a dark coat and light-colored pants, moved slowly through the alleyway.
The discovery of the bodies was made by a friend who went to check on the couple after they failed to answer their phones. A frantic 911 call revealed the horrifying scene: a body lying in a pool of blood beside the bed.
The Tepe family released a statement expressing their unimaginable grief, describing Spencer and Monique as “extraordinary people” whose lives were filled with love and connection. Spencer, a graduate of The Ohio State University, was remembered as a devoted father, loving partner, and cherished friend.
The family’s statement painted a picture of a vibrant couple, highlighting Spencer’s intelligence, warmth, and welcoming nature. Their loss has left a void that will never be filled, a testament to the senselessness of the tragedy.
As McKee awaits extradition to Ohio, investigators continue to piece together the events leading up to the murders. The case remains under active investigation, with authorities seeking to uncover the full truth behind this devastating crime.
