Court records reveal that Michael McKee, charged in the deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe, was allegedly seen at their Columbus home weeks before the killings.
The Tepe Couple Case: Court Documents Reveal New Details in Columbus Homicide
Court records have revealed new details in the homicide case involving Spencer and Monique Tepe, who were found dead in their Weinland Park home late last year.
Monique Tepe’s former husband was seen at the couple’s North 4th Street property weeks before their deaths while they were out of town.
Columbus police discovered the bodies of Spencer and Monique Tepe on December 30 during a well-being check. Investigators later identified McKee as the primary suspect. He has since been indicted on four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary. McKee has entered a not-guilty plea.
The affidavit states that on December 6, the Tepes were attending the Big Ten Championship game in Indiana with friends. During the second half of the game, Monique returned to the hotel. Surveillance footage reportedly shows McKee entering the couple’s residence that same day and leaving several hours later while the home was unoccupied.
Investigators also noted that McKee’s cellphone was left at his workplace in Rockford, Illinois, and showed no activity for nearly 17 hours between December 29 and December 30.
Friends and family members told detectives that Monique had previously expressed concerns about McKee, alleging ongoing threats following their divorce. One witness stated that McKee made repeated claims that he could find her at any time.
Court documents further indicate that Spencer told investigators Monique left the championship game because she was distressed over an issue involving her former husband.
McKee was arraigned last week in Franklin County, where a judge ordered no bond. If convicted, he faces a potential life sentence with parole eligibility after 32 years. He was initially arrested in Illinois on January 10 and is currently being held at the James A. Karnes Corrections Center.
The case remains under investigation.
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