> At a Glance
> – A woman dialed 911 from Spencer and Monique Tepe’s Columbus home on April 15, 2025, citing a “domestic dispute”
> – The couple was later found shot to death in the same residence on December 30, 2025
> – Columbus police are treating the case as a double homicide, with no signs of forced entry
> – Why it matters: The earlier 911 call raises questions about potential warning signs in the months leading up to the killings
Four months before Spencer and Monique Tepe were found fatally shot in their Columbus home, a 911 call was placed from their address. The transcript, obtained by Fox News, reveals a tearful woman downplaying a domestic incident.
The April 911 Call
At 2:45 a.m. on April 15, 2025, an unnamed woman called emergency services from the Tepe residence. She quickly hung up, prompting a dispatcher to call back.
During the second call, the woman repeatedly apologized and insisted she was “OK.” When asked why she was crying, she replied she was “just emotional” and declined police or medical assistance.
> “I called because me and my man got into it, but I’m OK, I promise,”
> the caller told the dispatcher, adding that the argument had not turned physical.
The dispatcher coded the incident as a “domestic dispute” with “assistance no longer needed.”
December Discovery
On December 30, 2025, officers conducting welfare checks found Spencer and Monique Tepe dead inside the home. Key details from the scene:
- Spencer had multiple gunshot wounds
- Monique suffered at least one gunshot wound to the chest
- No firearms were recovered at the scene
- No signs of forced entry were detected
The Franklin County Coroner’s Office confirmed the apparent cause of death for both victims was gunshot wounds, though final determinations are pending toxicology results.
Ongoing Investigation
Columbus police have classified the case as a double homicide, ruling out murder-suicide. Investigators have released surveillance footage of a person of interest captured in a nearby alley around the estimated time of the killings.
The individual wore a dark hooded sweatshirt and lighter pants, with hands in pockets; their face was not visible on camera.
| Victim | Cause of Death | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| Spencer Tepe | Multiple gunshot wounds | Found December 30, 2025 |
| Monique Tepe | Gunshot wound to chest | Same scene, no weapon recovered |
Key Takeaways
- A 911 domestic-dispute call originated from the Tepe home eight months before the murders
- The caller declined help and claimed no physical violence occurred
- Homicide investigators continue to seek the public’s help identifying the alleyway person of interest
- Anyone with information is urged to contact Columbus police
The timing of the earlier 911 call underscores the importance of reporting and documenting domestic incidents, even when initial assistance is refused.
