Ex-Husband Charged in Weinland Park Murders of Spencer and Monique Tepe

On December 30, 2026, Spencer and Monique Tepe were discovered dead in their Weinland Park home after coworkers raised concerns when Spencer didn't arrive at his dentistry practice in Athens. Police responded to a welfare check and found the couple shot. Their two young children were found unharmed inside the house.

Columbus police identified Michael David McKee, Monique's ex-husband, as a suspect through video surveillance. McKee was tracked to a vehicle that was present at the scene of the crime. The vehicle was later located in Rockford, Illinois, and linked to McKee.

McKee was arrested in Winnebago County, Illinois, and is awaiting extradition back to Franklin County. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have not released a motive for the killings.

The Tepes were active members of their community. Spencer was a dentist and Monique had a background in childhood education. Their family released a statement describing them as loving and devoted parents.

Michael David McKee, the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, has been charged with the murders.

McKee was arrested in Winnebago County, Illinois.

The Tepes were found dead on December 30, 2026.

The tragic deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe have shaken the Weinland Park community. The arrest of Monique's ex-husband, Michael McKee, brings a measure of closure, but the community continues to mourn the loss of the couple. Remember to support local businesses and community initiatives in Weinland Park during this difficult time.

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