US EditionOhio Police Search for Suspect After Dentist, Wife Found Murdered at Home
Police found no signs of forced entry or firearms; two children were unharmed; motive is unknown and authorities do not consider it a murder-suicide.
- Ohio authorities are searching for a suspect after dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife Monique Tepe were found dead inside their Columbus, Ohio home during a Tuesday welfare check, with paramedics declaring them dead shortly after.
- After Spencer missed his shift, a welfare check was requested when Athens Dental Depot owner Dr. Mark Valrose called 911, and police responded earlier this week, following a caller's report.
- Investigators reported no signs of forced entry, firearms, and found two small children unharmed, while Spencer and Monique Tepe were found dead inside their home Tuesday.
- Investigators say the deaths are not believed to be a murder‑suicide, and authorities asked the public to call the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at 645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 461-TIPS .
- The Tepes are described as married and identified together in an undated family photo, noting their community ties, while Spencer Tepe worked at Athens Dental Depot, prompting a welfare check after he missed work earlier this week.
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Columbus authorities investigate the murder of a dentist and his wife, found with gunshot wounds inside his home
Ohio couple found dead in home as children cry inside; police hunt for suspect
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus police are searching for a suspect after a respected dentist and his wife were found shot to death inside their home, while their two young children were discovered alive but crying, ABC News reported.
Police investigating murder of Ohio dentist and his wife
Police say Spencer and Monique Tepe were found shot to death in their Ohio home. Their 4-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son were found unharmed in another room, according to the family. Police are now searching for their killer. NBC News’ Maggie Vespa reports.
Police seek suspect after dentist and wife found shot dead at home while 2 young children are unharmed
Dentist Dr. Spencer Tepe and wife Monique Tepe found shot dead in Columbus, Ohio home after wellness check, police say, with two children discovered unharmed at the scene.
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