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Two Charged with Murder in Shocking Domestic Violence Cases

1/22/2026

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Murder Charges Filed

James Martin, 47, is charged with first-degree murder in Coralville, Iowa, for allegedly stabbing his wife Amber Martin, 41.
Amber Martin was pronounced dead at the scene.
Michael McKee is charged with aggravated murder for the deaths of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe in Columbus, Ohio.
McKee, extradited from Illinois, is linked to the crimes by surveillance footage and a weapon found at his property.

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Claire Convicted for Wounding

Claire Bridger, the defendant, was found not guilty of attempted murder but convicted of wounding with intent after stabbing Keith Bridger on July 17, 2025.
The stabbing followed Keith Bridger's revelation that he had euthanized their two rescue dachshunds.
Keith Bridger suffered life-threatening injuries.
The sentencing for Claire Bridger is scheduled for March 20, 2026, after a five-day trial in Norwich, England.

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Murder Charges Filed

James Martin, 47, is charged with first-degree murder in Coralville, Iowa, for allegedly stabbing his wife Amber Martin, 41.
Amber Martin was pronounced dead at the scene.
Michael McKee is charged with aggravated murder for the deaths of his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe in Columbus, Ohio.
McKee, extradited from Illinois, is linked to the crimes by surveillance footage and a weapon found at his property.

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