US EditionSurgeon accused of killing ex-wife and her dentist husband in Ohio indicted for murders
Michael McKee faces four aggravated murder and one aggravated burglary charge for the December 30 shooting deaths of his ex-wife and her husband, with multiple weapons linked to the crime.
- On Jan. 16, a Franklin County grand jury indicted Michael David McKee, charging him with 4 counts of aggravated murder and 1 count of aggravated burglary.
- As background, the victims were identified as Monique Tepe, 39, and Dr. Spencer Tepe, 37, who were found shot at their Columbus home on Dec. 30, and McKee is their ex-husband, divorced in 2017.
- Columbus police say video footage shows McKee near the Tepes' home and his vehicle nearby, while investigators matched a firearm from his Illinois residence to the scene, crediting community tips.
- Arrested Saturday in Rockford by ATF agents, McKee waived an extradition hearing Monday, appeared with a public defender, and is held in Winnebago County Jail with a hearing set for Jan. 23.
- With investigators not disclosing a motive, police noted no forced entry, nothing stolen, the Tepes' two young children and their dog were unharmed, and McKee faces life in prison without parole.
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