Monique Tepe, an American early childhood educator, was shot dead on December 30, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.
She and her husband, Spencer Tepe, were found dead inside their home after Spencer failed to report to work and a welfare check was requested. Their two young children and the family dog were found unharmed.
The investigation focused on Monique Tepe’s ex-husband, Michael David McKee, who was arrested in Illinois on January 10, 2026, and later indicted in Franklin County on four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary.
On December 30, 2025, Monique Tepe, 39, and her husband, Spencer Tepe, 37, were found shot dead inside their home in Columbus, Ohio, after Spencer failed to arrive for work and a welfare check was requested. Their two young children and the family dog were discovered unharmed. The investigation quickly focused on Monique’s ex‑husband, Michael David McKee, 39, who was arrested in Illinois on January 10, 2026, and later indicted in Franklin County on four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary. Criminal proceedings remain ongoing.