REVEALED: Was a Family Pet the Unwitting Accomplice? The Bone-Chilling Theory That Dr. Mike McKee ‘Stalked’ the Tepe Household for Weeks to Master Their Routine – And the Simple ‘Card Trick’ That May Have Bypassed Their Security Without a Trace

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13/01/2026

Michael David McKee is facing charges in connection with the December killings of Monique and Spencer Tepe

Michael David McKee, 39 currently in custody at the Winnebago County Jail in Rockford, Illinois. He is the ex-husband of Monique Tepe; Spencer Tepe and Monique Tepe — Michael David McKee (left); and Spencer Tepe with Monique Tepe.Credit : Winnabago County Sheriff’s Office; Courtesy of Rob Misleh

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Michael David McKee was tracked down by investigators through a vehicle of interest police allege was in his possession before and after the killings
McKee and Monique Tepe divorced nearly a decade ago
Monique and Spencer marked their fifth year anniversary just days before they were fatally shot

Authorities in Ohio have upgraded the charges against 39-year-old Michael David McKee, accused of killing his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe last month.

The Tepes, who a friend says were “madly in love,” were found slain in their Columbus, Ohio, home after police responded to several calls for a welfare check on Dec. 30.

McKee, an Illinois resident who Monique divorce nearly a decade ago, was arrested on Saturday, Jan. 10, on murder charges, according to booking information at the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office.

On Sunday, Franklin County, Ohio authorities upgraded his charges to aggravated murder, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.

Spencer Tepe Monique Tepe.Courtesy of Rob Misleh (2)

The slayings sparked an intense investigation, garnering nationwide interest.

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REVEALED: Was a Family Pet the Unwitting Accomplice? The Bone-Chilling Theory That Dr. Mike McKee ‘Stalked’ the Tepe Household for Weeks to Master Their Routine – And the Simple ‘Card Trick’ That May Have Bypassed Their Security Without a Trace

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