> At a Glance
> – Michael David McKee, 39, charged with two counts of murder after ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer are found shot in their Columbus home.
> – Children, 4 and 1, discovered unharmed; welfare-check 911 calls made after Spencer fails to show for work.
> – Surveillance video released showing hooded figure near scene; extradition hearing set for Jan. 12.
> Why it matters: Domestic-turned-lethal case highlights urgent need for public awareness of post-divorce violence risks.
Michael David McKee was arrested Jan. 10 and charged with two counts of murder in the Dec. 30 deaths of Monique Tepe, 39, and Spencer Tepe, 37, after the couple was found fatally shot inside their Columbus home.
The Charges
McKee, ex-husband of Monique, was booked Winnebago County shortly before 12 p.m., awaiting extradition to Franklin County for a Jan. 12 hearing.
- Two counts of murder filed
No bond set
Extradition timeline confirmed
Timeline of Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Dec. 30 | Couple found dead |
| Jan. 10 | McKee arrested |
| Jan. 12 | Court hearing scheduled |
Cause of death for both: gunshot wounds, pending toxicology reports.
Key Takeaways
- Ex-spouse violence escalated to lethal outcome
Children unharmed but orphaned
Community left reeling
The surveillance footage released Jan. 6 showed a hooded figure walking calmly in a snowy alleyway near the couple’s home during the estimated time of the killings.
