Columbus, Ohio – A trial date has been scheduled for Dr. Michael McKee, an Illinois‑based physician accused of murdering his ex‑wife, Monique Tepe, and her husband, dentist Spencer Tepe, in their Columbus home. Jury selection is set to begin on Dec. 7, with the trial expected to take place in Franklin County Court.
Background of the case
Spencer and Monique Tepe were found shot to death in their Columbus residence on Dec. 30, 2025. Police quickly ruled out a murder‑suicide after discovering no firearm at the scene and no signs of forced entry. The double homicide sparked a statewide manhunt for a suspect.
After weeks of investigation, authorities arrested Monique’s former husband, 39‑year‑old Michael McKee, in Illinois. Following several court appearances, McKee was extradited to the Franklin County Jail in Ohio to face the charges.
Charges and alleged threats
McKee is charged with four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary. Court documents obtained by NBC News allege that McKee made repeated threats against Monique. A witness reported that McKee told Monique he could “kill her at any time” and that he would “find her and buy the house right next to her.” The same witness said McKee claimed, “she will always be his wife.”
According to the documents, security video captured McKee entering the Tepe home on Dec. 6, the night before the couple attended the Big Ten Championship game in Indiana.
Coroner’s findings
A newly released coroner’s report details the severity of the injuries. Monique Tepe suffered nine gunshot wounds, while Spencer Tepe sustained seven. Both victims suffered multiple wounds to various body regions, and the time from injury to death was recorded as “seconds to minutes” for each.
The deaths have been officially ruled homicides, and the investigation continues to piece together the events leading up to the shootings.
Next steps
The upcoming jury selection marks the next major phase in a case that has drawn national attention. Community members and local law‑enforcement officials say they hope the trial will bring closure to the Tepe family’s friends and neighbors.
Franklin County officials have emphasized that the legal process will proceed with full transparency, ensuring that the rights of the accused and the interests of the public are protected.
Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.
