Dec 6, 2025 – Surveillance video captures Michael McKee walking onto the Tepes’ North 4th St. residence while Monique and Spencer attend the Big Ten Championship, then leaving a few hours later, establishing his presence at the property weeks before the murders[14].

Dec 30, 2025 – Columbus police conduct a wellness check after Spencer Tepe misses work and discover Monique Tepe (39) and Dr. Spencer Tepe (37) dead from multiple gunshot wounds; their 4‑year‑old and 1‑year‑old children are unharmed[11].

Jan 5, 2026 – Police release security footage showing a person in a dark hoodie walking an alley near the Tepes’ home between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m., the timeframe of the killings, prompting dozens of public tips[27].

Jan 10, 2026 – ATF agents arrest Michael McKee in Rockford, Illinois, at a Chick‑fil‑A and book him on two murder counts; he is held in Winnebago County Jail pending extradition[10].

Jan 11, 2026 – Franklin County prosecutors charge McKee with two counts of murder, later upgraded to premeditated aggravated murder, and note that “no weapon was recovered at the scene” and “no forced entry was observed”[24].

Jan 12, 2026 – In his first Illinois court appearance, McKee waives extradition, clearing the way for transport to Ohio; the hearing marks the opening stage before his return to Franklin County[23].

Jan 13, 2026 – McKee appears in Winnebago County court, waives the extradition hearing, and is slated for transfer to Ohio, with police noting the video links him to a vehicle that arrived before the shootings and left afterward[22].

Jan 14, 2026 – Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant announces recovery of multiple firearms from McKee’s property, one preliminarily linked to the Tepes’ homicides via NIBIN, and describes the killings as a “targeted domestic‑violence attack”[20].

Jan 15, 2026 – While awaiting extradition, McKee remains in the Winnebago County Jail; a Chicago neighbor recalls him as “pleasant and ordinary” before the case became public[19].

Jan 16, 2026 – A Franklin County grand jury indicts McKee on four aggravated‑murder counts and one aggravated‑burglary count, adding firearm‑suppressor specifications; the indictment formalizes the state’s case[17].

Jan 16, 2026 – Friends of the victims say the arrest “was no surprise,” recalling that “everyone knew ‘this was the guy’” and noting Monique had described McKee as verbally and mentally abusive[18].

Jan 18, 2026 – The Tepes’ family releases a statement: “We trust the justice system to hold the person accountable while protecting our two children,” underscoring their focus on the children’s welfare[9].

Jan 20, 2026 – McKee is extradited to Ohio and booked into the James A. Karnes Corrections Center; a judge sets a minimum life sentence with parole eligibility after 32 years if convicted[16].

Jan 22, 2026 – At his Franklin County arraignment, McKee pleads not guilty to four aggravated‑murder counts and one burglary count; the judge denies bond, and prosecutors cite the “targeted domestic‑violence” motive[15].

Jan 23, 2026 – McKee’s public defender confirms he will plead not guilty; the court schedules a hearing on Jan 19 to confirm extradition logistics and a later hearing on Jan 23 for further proceedings[15].

Jan 27, 2026 – New court filings reiterate that McKee’s work phone was idle for 17 hours from Dec 29‑30, and that an affidavit details his prior threats, including “he could kill her at any time and would buy the house next door”[14].

Jan 28, 2026 – Unsealed affidavits reveal a history of physical, sexual abuse and death threats by McKee toward Monique, prompting domestic‑violence advocates like Callie Smith to warn “abusers can be anyone, including doctors and nurses”[13].

Jan 29, 2026 – A booking video shows McKee entering the Franklin County Corrections Center, expressionless, after his Illinois extradition, illustrating the procedural step toward trial[12].

Feb 1, 2026 – A Franklin County grand jury again indicts McKee on aggravated murder, aggravated burglary, and suppressor charges; he enters a not‑guilty plea at his Jan 23 arraignment and his attorney waives a bond request[1].

Feb 3, 2026 – The Franklin County Coroner’s Office releases autopsy reports confirming both victims died from multiple gunshot wounds, classifying the deaths as homicides and noting that conviction could bring life imprisonment with parole after 32 years[11].