Ohio Dentist and Wife Slain: Ex-Husband Charged

Ohio Dentist and Wife Slain: Ex-Husband Charged

> At a Glance

> – Michael David McKee charged with two counts of murder

> – Victims: dentist Spencer Tepe and wife Monique, found Dec. 30

> – Children, 4 and 1, unharmed; McKee is Monique’s ex-husband

> – Why it matters: domestic violence homicide devastates families

The quiet Columbus neighborhood turned crime scene now centers on Michael David McKee, 39, arrested January 10 and awaiting extradition back to Franklin County for the double homicide.

The Killings

Spencer didn’t show up to work December 30; frantic 911 calls from co-workers and a friend reported crying children inside the home.

charged
  • Surveillance video released January 6 shows hooded figure near alleyway
  • Estimated timeframe: snowy evening December 30
  • Franklin County coroner awaiting toxicology for official causes

Aftermath

GoFundMe launched for two children now in extended-family care.

Key Takeaways

  • Domestic violence homicide devastates Ohio community
  • Monique ex-husband McKee faces two murder charges
  • Justice process continues January 12 hearing

Author

  • My name is Olivia M. Hartwell, and I cover the world of politics and government here in Los Angeles.

    Olivia M. Hartwell covers housing, development, and neighborhood change for News of Los Angeles, focusing on who benefits from growth and who gets pushed out. A UCLA graduate, she’s known for data-driven investigations that follow money, zoning, and accountability across LA communities.

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