Indictment Formalizes Charges Against McKee The Franklin County grand jury filed an indictment on Jan. 16 charging Michael David McKee, 39, with aggravated murder and aggravated burglary while using a firearm suppressor. The charges stem from the Dec. 30 killings of Monique Tepe, 39, and Dr. Spencer Tepe, 37, in their Columbus home [1][2]. Court records list no attorney for McKee, indicating the state’s case is proceeding without a defense counsel at this stage.

Video, Vehicle, and Firearm Evidence Link Suspect to Scene Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant said surveillance video captured a person walking down a dark alley near the Tepes’ residence on the night of the murders, and investigators identified McKee’s vehicle traveling nearby [1][2]. A firearm recovered from McKee’s Illinois home matched ballistic evidence from the crime scene, though officials have not disclosed the weapon type. These forensic links solidify investigators’ belief that McKee was the shooter.

Ex‑Wife Relationship Provides Motive Context McKee, a vascular surgeon residing in Chicago, was Monique Tepe’s ex‑husband; the couple divorced in 2017 [2]. The AP notes this prior marital tie as a key element of the prosecution’s narrative, while CNN emphasizes the personal connection in describing the indictment. Both outlets agree the ex‑spousal link underscores a potential motive for the double homicide.

Arrest in Rockford, Waiver of Extradition, and Upcoming Hearing Authorities apprehended McKee in Rockford, Illinois, over the weekend and he voluntarily waived his right to an extradition hearing on Jan. 23 [1][2]. He remains in Illinois custody pending a Winnebago County hearing scheduled for that date. OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center cooperated with investigators, confirming the arrest and the extradition waiver.

Crime‑Scene Findings and Community Tips Accelerated Capture Police found no signs of forced entry, recovered no weapon at the Tepes’ home, and noted that nothing was stolen [1][2]. The couple’s two young children and their dog were unharmed, and investigators ruled out a murder‑suicide scenario. Columbus police credited public tips for providing critical leads that led to McKee’s arrest.