Charges and Custody Details Confirmed by Authorities Michael “Mike” McKee, 39, was booked on murder charges for the killings of Spencer and Monique Tepe and is being held in Winnebago County, Illinois [1][2]. He is alleged to have shot the couple inside their Columbus home, and a court date has been set for the upcoming Monday [1][2]. No attorney has been publicly confirmed for McKee in Ohio [1].

Wellness Check Leads to Discovery of Victims Dispatchers flagged Spencer Tepe after he missed work, prompting Columbus police to conduct a wellness check on December 30 [1][2]. Officers found both Tepe victims on the second floor with multiple gunshot wounds, while their two young children remained unharmed in the residence [1][2]. The discovery occurred during early‑morning hours, confirming the timeline of the attack [1][2].

Security Footage Shows Unidentified Person Near Home Investigators released surveillance showing a figure in a dark hoodie and light‑colored pants walking an alley adjacent to the Tepe home between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. [1][2]. Authorities believe this window aligns with the time of the murders but have not identified the individual [1][2]. The footage has been circulated publicly to solicit tips [1][2].

Coroner Reports Apparent Gunshot Homicide The Franklin County Coroner’s Office preliminarily ruled the deaths as homicides caused by gunshot wounds [1][2]. Full autopsy results are expected in several weeks, delaying final forensic conclusions [1][2]. The coroner’s statement reinforces the shooting narrative established by investigators [1][2].

Marital History and Family Background Provided McKee married Monique Tepe in 2015; the couple filed for divorce two years later, and McKee’s address is listed in Chicago [1][2]. Monique later married dentist Spencer Tepe in 2020; together they had two children and were described by family as “extraordinary” [1][2]. The victims’ personal and professional lives have been highlighted in obituaries and court records [1][2].