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EPISODE · Jan 29, 2026 · 1H 10M

Michael McKee Defense Strategy + Aaron Spencer Judge Removed—Bob Motta Full Analysis

from The Tepe Murders: The Case Against Michael McKee · host Hidden Killers Podcast

Defense attorney Bob Motta analyzes both major murder case developments this week—with a focus on what McKee-Tepe tells us about high-stakes defense strategy.Michael McKee pleaded not guilty to four counts of aggravated murder in the deaths of Monique Tepe and Spencer Tepe. His attorney is Diane Menashe—who got Dr. William Husel acquitted of fourteen murders by calling one witness and letting the prosecution's case collapse under its own weight. The prosecution has ballistics matching McKee's firearm to shell casings at the scene, surveillance footage, vehicle tracking, and a suppressor specification. Menashe's philosophy: don't present a defense, destroy the prosecution's case.We also cover Aaron Spencer's case because it illustrates the opposite approach—an active, affirmative defense of self-defense and defense-of-others. The Arkansas Supreme Court just removed his judge for constitutional violations. Spencer killed his daughter's alleged rapist and faces second-degree murder. The defense has to prove he acted lawfully while countering prior statements the prosecution will use for premeditation.Bob Motta breaks down both strategies. How Menashe could attack the McKee evidence. How the Spencer defense should proceed with a new judge. What both cases reveal about murder defense in America.#MichaelMcKee #MoniqueTepe #SpencerTepe #DianeMenashe #BobMotta #AaronSpencer #HuselAcquittal #MurderDefense #AggravatedMurder #TepeCaseJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

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