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Ex-husband charged after Ohio couple found dead
Summary
Authorities say a 39-year-old man, Michael David McKee, was arrested in Illinois and charged with two counts of murder after a Columbus couple were found dead in their home on Dec. 30; investigators say the inquiry is ongoing and a court date is scheduled for Monday.
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Authorities say a Columbus couple were found dead in their home on December 30, which led to a police investigation. Officials later identified a suspect and reported an arrest in Illinois. The arrest and charges have moved the case into the criminal justice system. Investigators say the inquiry is ongoing and details about a motive have not been disclosed.
Known details:
- The victims were identified as Spencer Tepe, 37, and Monique Tepe, 39, who were found dead in their Columbus home on Dec. 30.
- Authorities arrested 39-year-old Michael David McKee in Rockford, Illinois, and charged him with two counts of murder.
- The couple's two young children were reported to have been found physically unharmed in the home.
- McKee is being held in the Winnebago County Jail in Illinois, and his next court date is scheduled for Monday afternoon; investigators say the probe continues.
Summary:
The arrest has brought the matter into the legal process and law enforcement describes the investigation as ongoing. A court appearance is scheduled for Monday afternoon in Illinois, and officials have not publicly stated a motive.
