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In a tragic incident, an Ohio dentist and his wife were found shot dead in their Columbus mansion, as revealed in a recently published autopsy report. Spencer Tepe, 37, and Monique Tepe, 39, were discovered on December 30 while their two young children were present in the house.
Monique’s ex-husband, Michael McKee, was later arrested and charged with their murders. According to the Franklin County Coroner’s autopsy report, both deaths have been classified as homicides due to multiple gunshot wounds.
The report noted that Spencer sustained seven gunshot wounds to his head, neck, torso, and arms, which caused life-threatening damage to crucial organs like his brain and lungs. The medical examiner determined that he died almost instantly from the injuries.
In a similar vein, Monique suffered nine gunshot wounds to her face, chest, torso, and arms. The coroner also concluded that her death occurred rapidly after being shot.
Toxicology tests conducted on both victims revealed no alcohol or illegal substances in their systems, although medications such as antidepressants and antihistamines were found in Monique’s body.
McKee was taken into custody in Illinois and extradited back to Columbus. During his arraignment, he pleaded not guilty to several charges, including premeditated aggravated murder. Investigators linked him to the crime scene through his vehicle, which arrived just before the shooting.
Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant mentioned that multiple firearms were recovered from McKee, hinting at a connection between one of the weapons and the murders.
The couple’s bodies were discovered by a friend who became concerned after they failed to respond to calls. The friend described the scene as shocking upon finding the Tepe couple deceased, emphasizing the brutality of the situation.
