Police made a critical arrest in a brutal double murder case. Authorities took Michael David McKee into custody near Chicago. He is the ex-husband of one of the Ohio victims. This arrest marks a major development in the double murder case. Columbus police found Spencer and Monique Tepe dead last month. Both victims suffered fatal gunshot wounds inside their home.
Officers responded to the Weinland Park residence December thirtieth. They discovered the tragic scene around ten in the morning. The couple’s young children were safe inside the house. Investigators found no immediate signs of forced entry. They also did not recover a murder weapon from the property. Detectives believe the killings occurred very early that morning.
Police work identified a suspect vehicle near the crime scene. This car arrived in the neighborhood before the murders. It then departed shortly after the homicides occurred. Authorities later located this vehicle in Rockford, Illinois. Evidence inside firmly linked the car to Michael McKee. This connection provided the key break in the double murder case.
McKee now faces two formal counts of murder in Ohio. Winnebago County jail records confirm his arrest Saturday. The divorce between McKee and Monique Tepe finalized in twenty-seventeen. She later married dentist Spencer Tepe almost five years ago. The couple was approaching their fifth wedding anniversary. Family members expressed profound grief over their sudden loss.
The investigation continues as officials prepare extradition. Columbus police have not discussed a possible motive yet. This arrest brings some measure of progress to a grieving community. The tragic double murder case has horrified the local area. Authorities praised interagency cooperation for the arrest.
