Ex-Wife’s Execution: 9 Close-Range Shots

February 8, 2026

A Chicago surgeon allegedly executed his ex-wife and her dentist husband with 16 gunshots in a brutal attack that left two young children orphaned but miraculously unharmed in their Columbus home.

Story Snapshot

Spencer Tepe, 37, and Monique Tepe, 39, were shot a combined 16 times in their Columbus home on December 30, 2025, including close-range shots to Monique’s face, cheek, and throat
Monique’s ex-husband, Michael McKee, a 39-year-old Chicago surgeon, was arrested and charged with aggravated murder after ballistic evidence linked his weapon to the killings
Two children, ages 1 and 4, were found unharmed in the home, highlighting the targeted nature of the violence
McKee pleaded not guilty and remains jailed without bond, facing four counts of aggravated murder with firearm specifications including automatic weapon and silencer allegations

Brutal Execution-Style Double Murder Revealed in Autopsy Reports

Franklin County Coroner’s autopsy reports released in early February 2026 detailed the horrific violence inflicted on Spencer and Monique Tepe. Spencer suffered seven gunshot wounds to his head, neck, torso, and extremities, while Monique endured nine shots, including multiple close-range wounds to her face, zygomatic area, cheek, and throat, along with injuries to her chest and arms. The coroner determined both victims died within seconds to minutes of the shooting, which occurred late evening December 29 or early morning December 30, 2025. Their bodies were discovered at 10:11 a.m. during a wellness check by a concerned friend.

Ex-Husband Tracked Across State Lines After Crime Scene Evidence Emerges

Columbus Police launched an intensive investigation that quickly focused on Michael McKee after surveillance footage linked his vehicle to the Weinland Park neighborhood on North 4th Street. McKee, a surgeon who maintained residences in both Chicago and Rockford, Illinois, was arrested on January 10, 2026, at his Rockford property located 79 miles from Chicago. During the arrest, law enforcement seized multiple firearms from McKee’s possession. Subsequent ballistic testing conclusively matched one of these weapons to the murders. Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant confirmed investigators also recovered additional evidence from McKee’s Chicago condominium during the investigation.

HELLFIRE: MONIQUE TEPE, HUSBAND SHOT 16 TIMES, HIT FACE, CHEEK & THROAT https://t.co/RdH2H9djbt via @crimeonlinenews #crimestories

— Nancy Grace (@NancyGrace) February 5, 2026

Indictment Details Alleged Premeditation and Weapon Specifications

On January 16, 2026, a Franklin County grand jury indicted McKee on four counts of aggravated murder with firearm specifications, including allegations involving an automatic weapon and silencer, along with aggravated burglary charges. These specifications carry significant sentencing enhancements under Ohio law and suggest prosecutors believe the attack was carefully planned rather than spontaneous. McKee was extradited from Illinois and arraigned in Franklin County, where he entered a not-guilty plea. He remains held without bond in the Franklin County Jail awaiting trial, with no court date yet announced.

Domestic Violence Pattern Raises Questions About Warning Signs

The case highlights disturbing questions about whether warning signs existed prior to the murders. While sources do not detail specific prior domestic violence incidents or stalking reports involving McKee, the targeting of both his ex-wife and her new husband suggests deep-seated resentment over Monique’s remarriage. The extreme overkill—16 total shots with close-range facial wounds on Monique—indicates potential obsession. This tragedy underscores the persistent danger some individuals face from former intimate partners, even after moving on and rebuilding their lives. The two surviving children, now orphaned, face an uncertain future likely in the care of extended family members.

Law Enforcement Case Built on Surveillance and Forensic Evidence

Prosecutors appear to have constructed a robust case against McKee based on multiple evidence streams. Surveillance footage placing his vehicle near the crime scene, ballistic matches linking his firearm to the fatal shots, and additional physical evidence recovered from his properties form the foundation of the charges. The collection of weapons found during his arrest further suggests McKee had means and potentially preparation for violence. Chief Bryant’s statements confirming the ballistic match and evidence recovery indicate confidence in the prosecution’s case. McKee now faces the possibility of life imprisonment if convicted on the aggravated murder charges with firearm specifications.

HELLFIRE: MONIQUE TEPE, HUSBAND SHOT 16 TIMES, HIT FACE, CHEEK & THROAT https://t.co/RdH2H9djbt via @crimeonlinenews #crimestories

— Nancy Grace (@NancyGrace) February 5, 2026