COLUMBUS, Ohio — Michael David McKee, 39, a vascular surgeon and former spouse of one of the victims, has been arrested and charged with two counts of murder in connection with the December 30, 2025 killings of Dr. Spencer Tepe, a 37‑year‑old dentist, and Monique Tepe, 39, in their Weinland Park home. McKee was taken into custody Saturday in Rockford, Illinois, after a multi‑state search by law enforcement.
Details of the Case and Arrest
Police in Columbus discovered the bodies of Spencer and Monique Tepe in their home after Spencer failed to show up for work and a friend conducted a wellness check on the couple on Dec. 30, 2025. Both victims suffered multiple gunshot wounds, and their two young children, ages 4 and 1, were found unharmed in a separate room. Authorities did not initially release a suspect but later issued a warrant for McKee’s arrest in connection with the murders.
Investigators linked McKee to the case through neighborhood security footage and a vehicle seen arriving at and departing from near the time of the killings. Police were able to track the vehicle to Illinois, where McKee was arrested without incident and booked into the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office. He currently remains in custody as Ohio authorities work to bring him back to face charges.
Background on the Suspect
court and court records show McKee was married to Monique (then Monique Sabaturski) in August 2015, with their divorce finalized in May 2017. According to public records, McKee — trained at Ohio State University — held active vascular surgery licenses in Illinois and California, with a Nevada license that lapsed in 2025. There are no known disciplinary actions in the states where he practiced and no prior criminal history beyond routine traffic infractions.
At the time of his arrest, McKee was residing out of state; prior addresses include major metropolitan areas. Investigators have not publicly disclosed a motive at this time, and officials have not yet confirmed whether McKee has attorney representation in the pending case.
Reactions and Investigation Status
The case has drawn intense public and media attention due to the nature of the crime and the involvement of a medical professional as the suspect. Law enforcement continues to gather and review evidence, including surveillance footage and forensic details from the crime scene. Tributes and statements from family, friends and colleagues of the victims have highlighted the tragic impact on the couple’s surviving young children, who were present in the home but unharmed at the time of the shooting.
Next Steps in the Legal Process
McKee is expected to be extradited to Ohio to face murder charges in Franklin County once legal formalities are complete. The case will proceed through Ohio’s legal system, where prosecutors will determine how to pursue the charges based on evidence collected during the multi‑jurisdiction investigation.
Summary:
Michael David McKee, a 39‑year‑old Chicago‑area vascular surgeon and ex‑husband of one of the victims, was arrested in Illinois and charged with two counts of murder in the fatal shootings of Dr. Spencer Tepe and Monique Tepe in Columbus, Ohio. Investigators linked McKee to the case with surveillance evidence and a vehicle match, and he currently faces prosecution upon extradition.
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