Former Spouse Michael McKee Indicted for Deadly Shooting of Monique Tepe and Her Spouse

 Michael David McKee, aged 39 and a surgical specialist in vascular medicine, faces serious charges in a troubling double homicide that has alarmed residents of Columbus, Ohio, and attracted attention nationwide. McKee, revealed to be the ex-husband of Monique Tepe, is accused of murdering Monique and her spouse, Dr. Spencer Tepe. The deceased couple was discovered inside their residence located in the Weinland Park area on December 30, 2025.

Law enforcement suspects that both individuals were shot during the early hours of the morning, specifically between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. A routine welfare check prompted police to visit the home, where they found the victims' bodies. Remarkably, the couple's two small children—a toddler aged 1 and a 4-year-old—were unharmed, which has added to the public grief surrounding this event.

As per court documents from the Franklin County Municipal Court, McKee emerged as a suspect after investigators traced a vehicle that was observed near the Tepe home during the time leading to the murders. Surveillance images apparently captured the vehicle in the area, and ongoing inquiries connected it back to McKee. This investigation ultimately allowed authorities to apprehend him in Rockford, Illinois.

On January 10, 2026, McKee was arrested and taken into custody at the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office jail. He remains there while awaiting extradition to Ohio, where it is anticipated that formal legal proceedings will commence. Law enforcement from both Illinois and Ohio are collaborating closely as the case develops.

McKee was once married to Monique Tepe. Their union lasted from 2015 until their divorce in 2017. Official records show that they did not have any children together and indicate no widely known history of legal disputes prior to this tragic event. Investigators have not disclosed a motive for the alleged crimes, and police are still collecting both forensic and testimonial evidence.

In his professional career, McKee has reportedly held a license to practice as a vascular surgeon in several states, including Illinois and California. However, current public records have yet to confirm his job status or whether he was actively working in medicine at the moment he was detained. The stark contrast between his medical profession and the grave charges has deeply shocked the public.

Officials have not indicated if the firearm used in the murders has been located, and information regarding McKee's activities just prior to the event is scarce. The Columbus Division of Police along with Franklin County prosecutors are continuing their investigations, promising to provide updates as new facts come to light.

As the judicial process progresses, the Columbus community is grieving the loss of Monique and Spencer Tepe, who are honored by their friends and coworkers as loving parents and esteemed professionals. Support efforts are now aimed at providing care and stability for their children, as family members seek answers following this unfathomable tragedy.