Alleged Psycho Surgeon Charged in Brutal Slaying of Ex-Wife and Her Husband

Michael McKee accused of firing nearly two dozen shots into the couple in their Ohio home

Feb. 3, 2026 at 8:07pm

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Michael McKee, a vascular surgeon in Illinois, has been charged with the brutal killings of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe in their Columbus, Ohio home. Autopsy reports show the couple suffered a total of 16 gunshot wounds, including to their heads, after McKee allegedly broke into their home and opened fire on the sleeping pair.

Why it matters

This case highlights the dangers of domestic violence and stalking, as well as the need for stronger laws and enforcement to protect victims from abusive ex-partners. McKee had a history of threatening and abusing Monique, and the couple's tragic deaths raise questions about whether more could have been done to intervene and prevent this tragedy.

The details

According to court documents, McKee had previously warned Monique that he could kill her 'at any time' as part of a campaign of abuse that continued even after their divorce in 2017. Surveillance footage showed McKee stalking the couple's home in the weeks before the killings, and a witness said Monique had described moments when McKee 'forced unwanted sex,' strangled her, and threatened that he 'would find her and buy the house next to hers.' On the night of the murders, McKee allegedly drove 325 miles from his home in Illinois to the couple's Ohio residence, broke in, and fired nearly two dozen bullets into Monique and Spencer while they slept, leaving their two young children unharmed.

  • On December 6, McKee was caught on video driving near the couple's home and walking onto the property to scope it out.
  • On December 30, McKee allegedly returned to the home and fatally shot Monique and Spencer around 3:50 a.m.
  • On January 10, police tracked McKee's vehicle to a hospital where he worked and arrested him at a nearby Chick-fil-A.

The players

Michael McKee

A vascular surgeon in Illinois who is accused of murdering his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe.

Monique Tepe

McKee's ex-wife who filed for divorce from him in 2017 after a two-year marriage, and was later killed along with her new husband.

Spencer Tepe

Monique Tepe's new husband who was killed along with her in their Ohio home.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.