Suspect Michael McKee Charged with Aggravated Murder of Weinland Park Couple Michael McKee, 39, faces two counts of aggravated murder for the December 30 shooting that killed Dr. Spencer Tepe and his wife Monique in their Weinland Park home, where their young children were present but unharmed[2]. The couple’s bodies were discovered during a welfare check after coworkers reported they had not heard from the Tepes that morning[2]. Court records list McKee as Monique’s ex‑husband and note the charges were upgraded from murder to pre‑meditated aggravated murder[2].

Surveillance Footage Linked McKee’s Vehicle to Crime Scene Neighborhood video captured a person of interest exiting a car near the Tepes’ residence shortly before the killings and re‑entering after, enabling investigators to trace the vehicle to Rockford, Illinois[1]. The car belongs to McKee, who works as a vascular surgeon for OSF HealthCare in Rockford; the health system confirmed cooperation with law‑enforcement inquiries[1]. This video evidence formed the core of the case’s timeline released to the public in early January[2].

ATF Arrested McKee in Illinois After Extradition Waiver Federal agents seized McKee at a Chick‑fil‑A in Rockford on Saturday morning without incident, following his appearance in Winnebago County court where he waived extradition, eliminating the need for a formal hearing[1]. The waiver expedites his return to Franklin County, Ohio, where he will face the aggravated murder charges[1]. He was booked by the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office and is scheduled for a court appearance on Monday[2].

Columbus Police Weigh Transport Options for Returning McKee to Ohio With the extradition waiver in place, Columbus police are evaluating two methods to bring McKee back: deploying CPD officers to take custody directly or contracting a private prisoner‑transport service[1]. The chosen method will affect the timeline and require coordination between Ohio and Illinois agencies[1]. Officials have not yet announced which option will be used.