COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Columbus police on Friday unveiled a timeline in the investigation of the murders of Spencer and Monique Tepe, a Columbus-area dentist and his wife, as their loved ones issued their first public statement since the Tepes were found shot to death Tuesday.
Despite the national and international attention the case has garnered, no arrests have been made.
Police haven’t shared many details in the case, telling ABC 6 that nobody is available to answer questions on camera.
Now, investigators are seeking public assistance, urging anyone with video, photographs, or digital evidence from Tuesday between midnight and 9 a.m. to come forward. The request spans a large area, including Summit Street, North Grant Avenue, East 7th Avenue, and East 11th Avenue.

Four friends carrying flowers and a soccer ball are keeping a memorial alive outside the North Fourth Street home where the Tepes lived in Weinland Park.
Unlike Tuesday morning, the crime scene tape and police cars that were parked outside are now gone. But ABC 6 did see police doing guard duty at two homes belonging to relatives several miles away. The relatives didn’t want to speak on camera.
The Tepes’ bodies were discovered after Spencer Tepe failed to show up for work at his Athens dental office, prompting a welfare check.
Their Tepes’ two young children, ages 4 and 1, were found unharmed and are now in the care of relatives. Police found no signs of forced entry or a weapon at the scene.
Earlier Friday, Spencer Tepe’s brother-in-law, Rob Misleh shared the following statement from the family to ABC 6:
Our family is devastated by the tragic and senseless loss of Spencer and Monique. They were extraordinary people whose lives were filled with love, joy, and deep connection to others. Spencer was a devoted and proud father, a loving partner, and a friend to everyone he met. He was intelligent, warm, and endlessly welcoming. A graduate of The Ohio State University and a member of the American Dental Association, Spencer was fluent in Spanish and deeply committed to serving others. He gave back through Big Brothers Big Sisters, a huge Bengals and Buckeyes fan, and lived life with energy, laughter, and generosity. Monique was a loving, patient, and joyful mother whose warmth defined her. With a background in childhood education, she brought care and intention into everything she did. She was an excellent baker, a thoughtful planner, and someone who found joy in bringing people together. Her kindness made people feel instantly at home. Together, Spencer and Monique shared a beautiful, strong, and deeply happy relationship. They loved to travel, to laugh, and to build a life rooted in love. They were proud parents of two beautiful children and their beloved Goldendoodle, and they created a home filled with warmth, happiness, and connection. We are heartbroken beyond words. While no outcome can ever undo this loss, our family is committed to seeing this tragedy fully and fairly brought to justice, and to honoring Spencer and Monique by protecting the future of the children they loved so deeply.
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