Dec 6, 2025 – Surveillance video captures Michael McKee walking onto the Tepes’ North 4th Street property while the couple watches the Big Ten Championship in Indiana, and the footage later shows him leaving a few hours later[15].

Dec 29 – 30, 2025 – McKee’s work phone sits idle for 17 hours after he leaves his Illinois hospital, indicating he abandons it while committing the killings[15].

Dec 30, 2025 – Columbus police conduct a wellness check after Spencer Tepe fails to show up for work and discover Monique Tepe and Dr. Spencer Tepe dead from multiple gunshot wounds; their 4‑year‑old and 1‑year‑old children are unharmed and the home shows no forced entry or weapon recovered[5][5].

Jan 10, 2026 – Federal agents arrest McKee at a Chick‑fil‑A in Rockford, Illinois, and book him on two murder counts for the Columbus double homicide[5][24].

Jan 11, 2026 – Franklin County officials charge McKee with two counts of murder, later amending them to pre‑meditated aggravated murder, and note his medical licenses in Illinois and California[26].

Jan 12, 2026 – In Winnebago County court, McKee waives his extradition hearing, clearing the way for transport to Ohio; the hearing marks his first court appearance in the case[25].

Jan 13, 2026 – With the extradition waiver, police plan to move McKee back to Franklin County, weighing whether to use CPD officers or a private transport service[24].

Jan 14, 2026 – Columbus detectives recover multiple firearms from McKee’s residence, and a preliminary NIBIN analysis links one gun to the Tepes’ murders[22].

Jan 15, 2026 – McKee remains in the Winnebago County jail awaiting extradition; a neighbor describes him as “pleasant and ordinary” before the case becomes public[21].

Jan 16, 2026 – A Franklin County grand jury indicts McKee on four aggravated‑murder counts and one aggravated‑burglary count, adding firearm‑suppressor specifications and a potential life sentence with parole after 32 years[19]; friends of the victims say the arrest “was no surprise” because “everyone knew this was the guy”[20].

Jan 19, 2026 – A scheduled hearing will confirm the logistics of McKee’s transfer to Ohio, as extradition paperwork indicates the move will occur after this date[18].

Jan 20, 2026 – Ohio authorities extradite McKee to Franklin County, where he is booked into the James A. Karnes Corrections Center and faces the same aggravated‑murder charges[17].

Jan 22‑23, 2026 – At his Franklin County arraignment, McKee pleads not guilty to four aggravated‑murder counts and one burglary count; the judge denies bond, and Chief Elaine Bryant calls the killings “a targeted domestic‑violence attack”[16].

Jan 27, 2026 – Unsealed affidavits reveal Monique Tepe told friends that McKee forced unwanted sex, threatened “he could kill her at any time,” and planned to buy the house next door to keep her as his wife[15].

Jan 28, 2026 – New affidavits detail a pattern of physical, sexual, and verbal abuse; domestic‑violence advocate Callie Smith warns that “abusers can be anyone, including doctors and nurses” and urges victims to call the National Domestic Violence Hotline[14].

Jan 29, 2026 – A booking‑room video shows McKee entering the Franklin County Corrections Center, emotionless, after his Illinois extradition, confirming his continued detention pending trial[13].

Feb 3, 2026 – The Franklin County Coroner’s Office releases autopsy reports confirming both victims died from multiple gunshot wounds—seven to Spencer and nine to Monique—solidifying the homicide ruling[11].

Feb 3, 2026 – Prosecutor Shayla Favor’s office states it “consulted closely with the Tepe families” and emphasizes a “family‑guided approach” to seeking justice, while former U.S. Attorney Dave DeVillers notes the death‑penalty option remains open but is not being pursued now[13].

Future (as of Feb 2026) – If convicted on the aggravated‑murder counts, McKee faces a mandatory life sentence with eligibility for parole after 32 years, underscoring the case’s potential long‑term incarceration outcome[16][19].