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Dentist's son reportedly cried for hours after parents were killed
Summary
Spencer and Monique Tepe were killed at their Columbus home on Dec. 30, and their infant son was likely left crying in his crib for hours before police arrived; an ex-husband has been arrested, indicted and extradited to Ohio.
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Spencer and Monique Tepe were killed at their Columbus home on December 30, leaving their two young children in the house. A friend who went to the home later that morning told a 911 dispatcher he believed he could hear a child crying; family members say the infant was likely in his crib and could not get out on his own. Authorities identified Monique's ex-husband as a suspect, and he was arrested in Illinois, indicted in Franklin County and returned to Ohio to be booked.
Known details:
- The deaths occurred in the early morning hours of Dec. 30, according to authorities.
- Family members say the infant son was likely left in his crib and was heard crying before police entered the home.
- Police say the suspected attacker is Monique Tepe’s ex-husband; he was arrested, indicted on multiple aggravated murder and burglary charges, and extradited to Ohio.
- Family members report they do not believe the two children saw the killings, and they are now being cared for by relatives.
- A GoFundMe for the children has raised funds to support their care.
Summary:
Officials say the couple were killed at their home and a suspect has been arrested, indicted and extradited to Ohio, where he was booked and arraignment is expected. Family members have said the children are being cared for by relatives and that they are working with professionals as the legal process continues.
