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Surgeon Arrested for Double Murder of Ex-Wife

1/21/2026

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Michael McKee, a vascular surgeon, was arrested January 10 in Illinois on four counts of aggravated murder and one aggravated burglary for December 30 killings of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and Spencer Tepe in Columbus, Ohio.
Aggravated murder counts include firearm and silencer specifications.
Investigators linked McKee to the crime via vehicle seen near Tepe residence before and after murders, and he awaits extradition to Ohio; motive remains undetermined.

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Michael McKee, a vascular surgeon, was arrested January 10 in Illinois on four counts of aggravated murder and one aggravated burglary for December 30 killings of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and Spencer Tepe in Columbus, Ohio.
Aggravated murder counts include firearm and silencer specifications.
Investigators linked McKee to the crime via vehicle seen near Tepe residence before and after murders, and he awaits extradition to Ohio; motive remains undetermined.