EPISODE · Jan 23, 2026 · 55 MIN
Shavaun Scott on McKee's Mind, Monique's Years of Fear, and Why Doing Everything Right Wasn't Enough
from The Tepe Murders: The Case Against Michael McKee · host Hidden Killers Podcast
This is the definitive psychological breakdown of the Tepe murder case.Psychotherapist Shavaun Scott brings over thirty years in forensic settings and domestic violence work to examine what allegedly happened — and why. She's the author of "The Minds of Mass Killers." And she's a survivor herself — her ex-husband died by revenge suicide after she asked for divorce. She understands this case in ways most experts can't.We go inside the alleged perpetrator psychology. What drove Michael McKee to allegedly fixate on Monique for eight years after a seven-month relationship? He apparently never remarried. He maintained a successful career as a vascular surgeon. And prosecutors say he drove six hours in the middle of the night, entered without forced entry, and shot Monique and Spencer to death while their children slept. The wound collector profile. The internal narrative. The trigger.We examine what Monique carried. Family says she knew she was in danger. She talked about being terrified for years. She told people about the death threats during their brief marriage. But she never filed a police report. We explore coercive control, why victims stay silent with the system, and the weight of hidden fear.And we confront the hardest question. Monique did everything right. She recognized the danger. She left fast. She told people. She moved on and built a beautiful life. And she's still dead. What could she have done differently? Maybe nothing. And what does that mean for every other victim out there?#MichaelMcKee #MoniqueTepe #SpencerTepe #TepeCase #ShavaunScott #DomesticViolence #WoundCollector #CoerciveControl #JusticeForTepes #TrueCrimeJoin 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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