Suspect in Killings of Ohio Dentist and Wife Seen at Their Home Weeks Earlier

Michael McKee was reportedly spotted at the Columbus, Ohio, home of his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, and her husband Spencer Tepe, just weeks before he allegedly killed them in December 2025.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 11:07am

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Newly released court documents show that Michael McKee, the suspect in the murders of Ohio dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife Monique, was captured on video trespassing on the couple's property just weeks before the killings. McKee, Monique's ex-husband, was seen on the property's curtilage on December 6, 2025, and then returned to the home on December 30 and allegedly shot the couple to death.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing threat of domestic violence and the need for stronger protections for victims, even after a divorce. The new evidence suggests McKee had a history of abusive behavior towards Monique, raising questions about whether more could have been done to prevent the tragic outcome.

The details

According to the probable cause affidavit, McKee was seen on surveillance video trespassing on the Tepes' property on December 6, 2025, when Monique and Spencer were not home. Investigators confirmed that McKee was not scheduled to be at the Illinois hospital where he worked that day. Police claim McKee then returned to the home on December 30 and shot the couple to death. McKee was arrested on January 10 in Illinois, and the charges against him have since been upgraded to four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary.

  • On December 6, 2025, McKee was captured on video trespassing on the Tepes' property.
  • On December 30, 2025, McKee allegedly returned to the Tepes' home and shot Monique and Spencer to death.
  • On January 10, 2026, McKee was arrested in Rockford, Illinois.
  • On January 12, 2026, McKee made his first court appearance.
  • On January 23, 2026, McKee entered a not guilty plea.

The players

Michael McKee

A 39-year-old man who is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe and is accused of murdering Monique and her husband Spencer Tepe.

Monique Tepe

A 39-year-old woman who was married to and later divorced from Michael McKee. She was allegedly killed by McKee along with her husband Spencer.

Spencer Tepe

A 37-year-old dentist who was married to Monique Tepe and was allegedly killed by Monique's ex-husband Michael McKee.

Rob Misleh

The brother-in-law of Monique and Spencer Tepe, who spoke about the alleged abuse Monique suffered during her marriage to Michael McKee.

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What they’re saying

“Monique was very vocal about being terrified of this guy [until her death]. He was very emotionally abusive to her, to the point that it changed her as a person.”

— Rob Misleh, Brother-in-law of Monique and Spencer Tepe (People)

“She was terrified because he had threatened her life on multiple occasions when they were married.”

— Rob Misleh, Brother-in-law of Monique and Spencer Tepe (NBC News)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Michael McKee out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing threat of domestic violence and the need for stronger protections for victims, even after a divorce. The new evidence suggests McKee had a history of abusive behavior towards Monique, raising questions about whether more could have been done to prevent the tragic outcome.