Michael David McKee indicted in Columbus double slaying of ex-wife and husband

A Franklin County grand jury returned an indictment Jan. 16 charging Michael David McKee, 39, with aggravated murder and aggravated burglary in the Dec. 30 slaying of his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, 39, and her husband, Dr. Spencer Tepe, 37. Authorities found the couple dead in their Columbus home and have described the investigation as ongoing.

McKee, a vascular surgeon who lived in Chicago, was arrested in Rockford, Illinois. He waived extradition and had a next hearing scheduled Jan. 23 in Winnebago County, Illinois. Columbus investigators say a firearm recovered from McKee’s Illinois residence matched evidence recovered at the scene, and that video footage captured a person they believe to be McKee walking down a dark alley near the Tepes’ home on the night of the killings. Police reported no signs of forced entry, and the couple’s children and dog were left unharmed.

The charging documents and the arrest followed a multi-jurisdictional effort that drew on forensic testing, video analysis, and community-provided information. Local police credited tips submitted through a tip line and leads from residents for producing enough evidence to make the arrest and seek indictment. The case received national attention after McKee’s arrest, and prosecutors in Franklin County say the investigation and prosecution remain active.

For readers following case details, the developments illustrate key investigative threads true crime followers often track: timeline reconstruction, forensic linkage between a recovered weapon and scene evidence, and the value of neighborhood video and community tips in narrowing suspects. With no signs of forced entry noted by investigators, questions about motive and the sequence of events inside the home will be central to the prosecution’s theory and the defense response as the case moves forward.

Community relevance is immediate. Families in Columbus and surrounding areas will want to review home security practices, preserve any private surveillance footage that could relate to the timeline, and direct tips to law enforcement rather than posting unverified material on social platforms. Those with information should contact local police so evidence can be documented under chain of custody.

Expect the next public steps to include the Jan. 23 hearing in Winnebago County and subsequent extradition and arraignment proceedings in Ohio. As investigators and prosecutors build their cases, watch for filings that outline the forensic matches and surveillance timelines that led to this indictment. The outcome will matter not only for the Tepes’ family but for community trust in how violent domestic cases are investigated and prosecuted.