A Columbus Couple's Tragic End and the Arrest That Followed

A shocking event unfolded in Columbus, Ohio, when a dentist and his wife were found dead in their home. The news of their deaths sent ripples through the community, and it wasn't long before authorities made a significant breakthrough in the case. The couple, Spencer Tepe and Monique Tepe, were discovered in their home on December 30th. Friends and colleagues grew worried when Spencer didn't show up to work and couldn't be reached. A friend visited the home and made a horrifying discovery: Spencer lying next to his bed in a pool of blood, with the couple's two young children screaming in the background. Police arrived quickly and pronounced the couple dead. The Franklin County Coroner's Office determined that the cause of death was likely homicide by gunshot wound. The children, thankfully, were unharmed.The couple was well-loved in their community. Spencer was a dedicated dentist who was fluent in Spanish and committed to serving others. Monique had a background in childhood education and was known for her love of baking. The family described them as a happy couple who enjoyed traveling, laughing, and building a life together. The arrest of Michael David McKee, Monique's ex-husband, came ten days after the tragic event. McKee, a medical doctor specializing in vascular surgery, was charged with two counts of murder. He is currently being held in the Winnebago County Jail in Illinois. Investigators believe the couple was killed between 2 a. m. and 5 a. m. on the day they were found. A security camera captured a person walking in an alley next to their home during this time. However, police have not confirmed whether this person is McKee. The family of Spencer and Monique expressed their gratitude for the support they've received and their commitment to seeing justice served. They also shared their heartbreak over the loss of two lives taken far too soon.