In a chilling tale of premeditated violence, Michael McKee, an Illinois-based surgeon, stands accused of fatally shooting his ex-wife, Monique McKee, and her husband, Spencer Tepe, within their Columbus residence. The tragic incident, which occurred on December 30 on North 4th Street, left their two young children unharmed but in the midst of a grievous loss.

Recent court documents from Franklin County Municipal Court reveal that McKee, aged 39, had allegedly been stalking the Tepe household in the weeks preceding the murders. The affidavit, unveiled by The Columbus Dispatch, paints a picture of a man meticulously planning the attack, actions that have now led to charges of aggravated murder and burglary.

The narrative of McKee’s sinister intent is further supported by security footage. On December 6, cameras reportedly captured him visiting the couple’s home while they were away in Indianapolis, attending the Big Ten Championship football game. McKee left the premises after a few hours, a detail that adds weight to the theory of premeditation.

As the game paused for halftime, Monique McKee reportedly returned to their hotel, visibly distressed. Friends recounted that Spencer Tepe mentioned her being upset about something concerning her ex-husband. It was an ominous prelude to the tragedy that would soon unfold.

During half-time, Monique returned to their hotel room. Spencer Tepe told friends that she “was upset about something involving her ex-husband.”

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Investigators said video showed McKee walking through the couple’s yard while they were in Indianapolis. His vehicle, a silver SUV, allegedly had a stolen license plate on it, and a distinct window sticker.

The same vehicle, with a different stolen license plate, had been spotted in the couple’s neighborhood hours before the murders, and leaving shortly after.

Investigators later tied the vehicle to McKee after locating it at the hospital he worked at. The sticker had been removed and authorities noted “fresh scrape marks on the window.”

Later, friends told authorities and McKee had been abusive to her during their brief 2015 marriage. By 2017, they were divorced.

Court records indicated that McKee had strangled Monique and at one point, forced her into “unwanted sex.” He’s also accused of telling her that “he could kill her at any time.”

The affidavit also stated that investigators obtained McKee’s phone, which showed no activity on the day before the murder, through noon on December 30.

Investigators said McKee likely carried out the murders at 3:52 a.m.

According to a police report, police found Monique Tepe with a gunshot wound to the head and found Spencer Tepe with numerous gunshot wounds.

McKee has pleaded not guilty to the murders. He remains behind bars without bail at the James A. Karnes Corrections Center in Franklin County.

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[Feature Photo: Tepe couple/Handout]