Michael David McKee, a 39-year-old vascular surgeon, has been charged in a disturbing double-homicide case that has shaken Columbus, Ohio, and drawn national attention. McKee, identified as the former husband of Monique Tepe, faces two counts of murder in connection with the fatal shootings of Monique and her husband, Dr. Spencer Tepe. The couple was found dead inside their home in the Weinland Park neighborhood on December 30, 2025.
Authorities believe both victims were shot during the early morning hours, sometime between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. A welfare check led officers to the residence, where they discovered the bodies. Inside the home, the couple’s two young children — a 1-year-old and a 4-year-old — were found unharmed, a detail that has deeply intensified public sorrow surrounding the tragedy.
According to court records from the Franklin County Municipal Court, McKee became a suspect after investigators traced a vehicle seen near the Tepe residence around the time of the killings. Surveillance footage reportedly showed the vehicle in the vicinity, and further investigation linked it to McKee. This development ultimately led authorities to locate him in Rockford, Illinois.
On January 10, 2026, McKee was arrested and booked into the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office jail. He is currently being held there awaiting extradition to Ohio, where formal court proceedings are expected to begin. Law enforcement agencies in Illinois and Ohio are cooperating closely as the case progresses.
McKee and Monique Tepe were previously married. Their marriage began in 2015 and ended in divorce in 2017. Public records indicate no shared children from their marriage and no widely reported history of criminal disputes between them before the recent incident. Investigators have not yet released a motive for the alleged attack, and police continue to gather forensic and testimonial evidence.
Professionally, McKee has reportedly been licensed as a vascular surgeon in multiple states, including Illinois and California. However, public records have not yet clarified his current employment status or whether he was actively practicing medicine at the time of his arrest. The contrast between his medical background and the severity of the charges has further fueled widespread public shock.
Authorities have not confirmed whether the murder weapon has been recovered, and details regarding McKee’s movements leading up to the incident remain limited. The Columbus Division of Police and Franklin County prosecutors continue to investigate, promising additional updates as new evidence emerges.
As legal proceedings move forward, the Columbus community mourns the loss of Monique and Spencer Tepe, remembered by friends and colleagues as devoted parents and respected professionals. Support efforts are now focused on ensuring care and stability for their surviving children, as loved ones search for answers in the wake of an unimaginable tragedy.
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