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Columbus, OH – In a stunning development that left viewers of ABC World News Tonight reeling, police have arrested and charged the ex-husband of Monique Tepe in connection with the murders of Monique and her husband, Spencer Tepe. The couple was found shot to death in their Columbus home on December 30, with their two young children inside but unharmed.
The dramatic update was delivered by substitute anchor Whit Johnson, who paused the broadcast to share the breaking news. ABC News colleague Olivia Rubin provided further details, revealing that 39-year-old Michael David McKee has been charged with two counts of murder.
According to court records obtained by ABC affiliate WSYX, Monique and McKee divorced in 2017 after less than two years of marriage, citing “incompatibility.” Investigators identified McKee as a suspect through surveillance footage, which allegedly showed his car arriving at the Tepe home “just prior to the homicides and left shortly after.” Police located the vehicle in Illinois and linked it back to McKee.
The Tepe family has expressed that this arrest marks an important first step towards justice. McKee is scheduled to make his first court appearance on Monday. The news has sparked a strong reaction online, with many viewers expressing shock and sadness over the tragic events and the motive behind them.