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Spencer Tepe's Family 'Quickly Believed' Wife's Ex Involved in Killing

Spencer Tepe's Family 'Quickly Believed' Wife's Ex Involved in Killing

Summary

Spencer and Monique Tepe were found dead from gunshot wounds in their Ohio home on December 30. Michael David McKee, Monique's ex-husband, has been arrested and charged with their murders. The case is being handled in both Illinois and Ohio court systems.

Key Facts

  • Spencer Tepe and his wife Monique were found shot dead in their Columbus, Ohio home.
  • The case is being considered a homicide, and Michael David McKee has been charged.
  • Spencer's brother-in-law believes McKee, Monique's ex-husband, was involved in the crime.
  • McKee was arrested and charged with premeditated aggravated murder.
  • McKee plans to plead not guilty and waived his right to an extradition hearing.
  • Monique and McKee were married in 2015 and divorced in 2017; Monique married Spencer in 2020.
  • The Tepes had two children, and Spencer was a dentist; Monique was a stay-at-home mom.
  • McKee is being held in the Winnebago County Jail in Illinois before being moved to Ohio for trial.

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