Newly released 911 recordings detail the frantic moments after Monique and Spencer Tepe were discovered dead in their Columbus, Ohio home on Dec. 30.
> At a Glance
> – Spencer Tepe’s friend Alex Ditty told 911 he could see a body off the bed
> – Three people called 911 after Spencer failed to show up for work
> – Police have not named a suspect in the week-old double homicide
> – Why it matters: The recordings offer the first public glimpse into how the tragedy unfolded
The calls began when Dr. Mark Valrose, Spencer’s boss, phoned from Florida after coworkers reported Spencer missing. Officers knocked but left when no one answered.
Friend’s Panic Builds
Alex Ditty, Spencer’s friend, called next from outside the house.
> “I can hear the kids crying but I can’t get in,” he told the dispatcher.
Minutes later, Ditty called again, his voice cracking:
> “There’s a body, there’s a body… Oh my God.”
He described blood pooled beside the bed where Spencer lay, saying he couldn’t look closer.
Coworkers’ Concern
A coworker named Kim phoned en route to the home, stating staff had tried reaching Spencer for three hours.
By then, emergency services had already dispatched units based on Ditty’s calls.
Investigation Status
- Police released surveillance footage of a possible person of interest on Dec. 5
- No arrests have been made
- Tip lines remain open at (614) 645-4730 or (614) 461-TIPS
Key Takeaways
- 911 calls show coworkers and friends grew alarmed when Spencer missed work
- The first officer visit found nothing unusual
- The case remains unsolved one week later
Anyone with information is urged to contact Columbus Police Homicide or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers.
