The Shocking Murders of Dentist Spencer Tepe and his Wife Monique

Timestamp to skip intro: (5:35)On December 30, 2025, colleagues of dentist Dr Spencer Tepe became concerned when he did not show up to work as scheduled.   They called in a welfare check and went to the Tepe’s home in Columbus, Ohio to find out what was going on.What awaited them was a gruesome scene.  Spencer (37) and his wife Monique (39) were found dead inside the home.  Reports indicate that the couple had been shot.  Their two young children were found inside the home, unharmed and were said to be screaming.On January 10, authorities announced that Monique’s ex-husband, surgeon Michael McKee,  had been arrested and charged with two counts of murder.  Monique and Michael had apparently only been married for 7 months many years ago, and their divorce was finalized in 2017. What do you think the motive was in this case?Read our blog for this case - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2026/01/07/the-murder-of-spencer-tepe-and-his-wife-monique/This episode is sponsored by:Quince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Don't wait. Go to Quince.com/tcs for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Join us on Patreon for exclusive weekly content.  In a recent episode, we cover the case of Terri Ann Ackerman, a missing woman who ended up being found deceased in her own home, SEVEN years after she disappeared.  Patreon.com/truecrimesocietyBe sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - Instagram.com/truecrimesocietyIntroducing Below the Surface from AbJack Entertainment.  Below the Surface is a true crime podcast hosted by Olivia from True Crime Society, covering a variety of strange and bizarre cases with one common theme; a water connection. It's produced by Mike Morford of AbJack Entertainment (Co host of Criminology). Research and writing by Abagail Belcastro (Campus Killings).   You can find Below the Surface on your favorite social media outlets