Ex-husband charged in double murder waives extradition to Ohio
Chicago man charged with shooting ex wife and husband Extradition was waived at home and he will be transported from Illinois to Ohio to face charges.
Michael McKee He is charged with premeditated aggravated murder for allegedly shooting and killing his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, and her husband, dentist Spencer Tepe, at their Columbus home on Dec. 30, according to police.
Courtesy of Rob Misleh – PHOTO: Spencer and Monique Tepe are seen in this undated photo.
McKee, 39, wore a yellow jumpsuit during a brief initial court appearance Monday in Rockford, Illinois, where he was arrested Saturday.
McKee did not enter a plea, but paralegal Carie Poirier told the judge she plans to plead not guilty. A status hearing regarding his transfer to Ohio is scheduled for Jan. 19.
Pool – PHOTO: Michael McKee, 39, makes a brief initial court appearance on January 12, 2026, in Rockford, Illinois.
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Police announced McKee was arrested Saturday after being tied to a car seen on neighborhood security cameras, according to court documents.
McKee and Monique Tepe married in 2015 and divorced in 2017, according to divorce records obtained by ABC Columbus affiliate. WSYX. According to records, they had no children together.
Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office – PHOTO: Michael David McKee is shown in this booking photo released by the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office.
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Spencer and Monique Tepe were married in December 2020, according to their obituary.
They were survived by their two young children, who were found safe at home after the December 30 murders.
McKee’s arrest came one day before the couple’s planned celebration of lifetime service.
Patrick Aftoora-orsagos/AP – PHOTO: Dentist-Wife-Murderings
“Today’s arrest represents an important step toward justice for Monique and Spencer,” the family said in a statement Saturday. he said. “Nothing can undo the devastating loss of two lives lost too soon, but we are grateful to the City of Columbus Police Department, investigators, and those who assisted law enforcement. … As the case progresses, we are confident that the justice system will hold the individual responsible fully accountable.”
“Monique and Spencer are at the center of our hearts, and we carry their love forward as we surround and protect the two children they leave behind,” the family said. “We will continue to honor their lives and the light they brought to this world.”
ABC News’ Matt Foster, Victoria Arancio and Nadine El-Bawab contributed to this report.
