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Ex-husband arrested in double murder of Ohio dentist
Summary
Officials say an ex-husband was arrested in Illinois and charged in the Dec. 30 deaths of a Columbus couple, and the couple's children were found safe.
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Columbus police say an ex-husband was arrested in the Chicago area in connection with the Dec. 30 deaths of a Columbus couple. Officers who went to the Weinland Park home that morning found Spencer Tepe and Monique Tepe dead. Both of the couple's children were located inside the home and were reported safe. Court and booking records show 39-year-old Michael David McKee was taken into custody and booked in Winnebago County, Illinois.
Key facts:
- Police responded to the Weinland Park residence on Dec. 30 and found Spencer Tepe, 37, and Monique Tepe, 39, dead.
- Michael David McKee, 39, identified as Monique's ex-husband, was arrested in the Chicago area and booked in Winnebago County, Illinois.
- McKee is charged with two counts of murder in Ohio.
- Detectives estimate the deaths occurred between about 2 a.m. and 5 a.m.; officials said there were no signs of forced entry and no weapon was recovered at the scene.
- The couple's children were found unharmed in the home and police released surveillance video showing a person of interest near the residence in the early morning hours.
Summary:
Officials say the ex-husband was arrested and charged in the Dec. 30 deaths, and the couple's children were found safe; the family described the loss as heartbreaking. Undetermined at this time.
