On December 30, 2025, Columbus, Ohio, was shaken by the tragic deaths of Dr. Spencer Tepe and his wife, Monique Tepe, found shot in their home while their two young children remained unharmed. The investigation led to Monique’s ex-husband, Dr. Michael McKee, a vascular surgeon from Chicago, who was charged with their murders.

Court documents reveal a history of abuse and threats from McKee towards Monique, including statements that he could “kill her at any time” and that she would “always be his wife.” Surveillance footage placed McKee near the Tepe residence weeks before the murders, and his vehicle was tracked from Columbus to Rockford, Illinois, where he was arrested. A weapon linked to the killings was found in his home.

In this episode, we delve into the details of the case, exploring the events leading up to the murders, the investigation, and the broader implications regarding domestic violence and the justice system.

Sources:

• ABC7 Chicago: “Chicago surgeon threatened to kill ex-wife before fatally shooting her, her husband: court docs” 

• ABC News: “Ex-husband charged in Ohio couple’s double murder enters not guilty pleas” 

• WLWT: “Docs: Suspect threatened ex-wife, went to her home weeks before Ohio couple was killed” 

• Fox News: “WATCH: Surgeon accused of killing ex-wife and her dentist husband appears unfazed during jail booking” 

• ABC7 Chicago: “Ohio dentist and wife killed: Booking video released of Michael McKee, surgeon of Chicago charged in Spencer, Monique Tepe murders”