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Mysterious Deaths of Columbus Couple Sparks Investigation and Support for Children

1/9/2026

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Spencer Tepe and Monique Tepe were found dead in their Columbus home on December 30, and their children were unharmed.
Authorities found no weapons or signs of forced entry and ruled out murder-suicide.
Surveillance footage shows a hooded figure near the home around the time of the killings.
A GoFundMe has raised about $140,000 for the children.
A relative disputes a claim linking a previous domestic-dispute call to Monique Tepe.

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Story summary

Spencer Tepe and Monique Tepe were found dead in their Columbus home on December 30, and their children were unharmed.
Authorities found no weapons or signs of forced entry and ruled out murder-suicide.
Surveillance footage shows a hooded figure near the home around the time of the killings.
A GoFundMe has raised about $140,000 for the children.
A relative disputes a claim linking a previous domestic-dispute call to Monique Tepe.