Ex-Husband's Obsession Led to Brutal Murder of Ohio Couple: Court Docs Reveal

Allegations of Stalking and Murder

• 🎯 Prosecutors believe vascular surgeon Michael McKee stalked Spencer and Monique Tepe for weeks before their murders.
• 🏠 Evidence suggests McKee allegedly entered their property while they were out of town and later returned to fatally shoot them.
• 💔 The killings are believed to be driven by McKee's obsession with his ex-wife, Monique.

Details of the Failed Marriage

• 💍 The affidavit details alleged past abuse and threats made by McKee towards Monique during and after their marriage.
• 💬 Witnesses reported Monique describing McKee as emotionally abusive and threatening, and that she tried to extricate herself from the situation.
• ⚠️ An allegation of forced unwanted sex and strangulation against McKee was shared with detectives by a witness.

Suspicious Activity Before the Murders

• 🏈 Police allege McKee was at the Tepe's home on December 6th, hours before the couple returned from attending the Big 10 Championship game.
• 🚗 Surveillance footage allegedly shows McKee exiting the property a few hours later.
• ❓ Monique reportedly left the game early that night due to something involving her ex-husband.

Investigation and Evidence

• 🕵️‍♂️ Investigators believe McKee covered his tracks, using a silver SUV with allegedly stolen license plates from two states.
• 📱 McKee's phone was left at his work in Illinois and showed no activity for 17 hours during the time of the homicides.
• 🔫 A search of McKee's Chicago apartment revealed multiple weapons, including one preliminarily linked to the crime scene.

Legal Proceedings and Defense

• ⚖️ Michael McKee has pleaded not guilty to charges including aggravated murder and aggravated burglary.
• 🚫 Prosecutors state there were no previous calls or reports from the Tepee home involving Michael McKee prior to the incident.
• 🧩 The defense is expected to challenge the evidence, arguing that prior presence at the home does not prove guilt for the murders.