Vascular Surgeon Michael McKee Indicted for Slaying of Ex-Wife and Husband

A Franklin County grand jury returned an indictment charging vascular surgeon Michael McKee with four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary in the Dec. 30, 2025 killings of his ex‑wife, Monique Tepe, and her husband, Spencer Tepe. Prosecutors say evidence recovered from McKee’s property and surveillance video linked him to the scene, and the indictment alleges the couple were shot in their home while two young children were present.

Federal agents arrested 39‑year‑old McKee in Rockford, Illinois on Jan. 10, 2026. McKee waived an extradition hearing and was transferred to Ohio to face the indictment; he has pleaded not guilty. If convicted on the aggravated murder counts he faces the possibility of life in prison without the possibility of parole.

Investigators point to a combination of video evidence and material recovered from McKee’s property as the basis for moving forward with the grand jury. The presence of children in the home at the time of the alleged shootings has intensified public concern and shaped the charges filed by prosecutors. The indictment includes multiple counts to reflect the alleged severity and the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

The case gained additional scrutiny because McKee worked as a vascular surgeon and had been involved in prior malpractice litigation. That professional background has compounded local interest, as neighbors and medical colleagues reconcile the allegations with his career and community standing. Family members of Monique and Spencer Tepe have publicly reacted to the arrests and the indictment, conveying grief and demanding accountability.

For the local community and followers of true crime, the McKee case raises immediate safety and legal questions: how surveillance and physical evidence are being used to build a prosecution; what protections are in place for children who witness violent crimes; and how a high‑profile defendant’s professional record intersects with criminal allegations. The indictment will move the case into pretrial litigation, where prosecutors must present the evidence the grand jury found sufficient to indict.

Next steps include arraignment and pretrial proceedings in Franklin County, where judges and attorneys will resolve motions, discovery disputes, and scheduling. For residents following the story, court filings and hearings will provide the clearest, most detailed account of the evidence and timeline. The indictment marks a significant moment in a case that has unsettled two families and the wider community; the legal process that follows will determine whether the charges result in conviction and permanent prison sentences.