Neighbor's 911 Call, Google Searches Hint at Clues in Columbus Couple's Murder

Neighbor's 911 Call

• ⚠️ A neighbor of Spencer and Monique Tepe reported hearing someone banging and smashing on her door for 13 minutes on December 19th, 11 days before the couple's murder.
• 📞 The neighbor called 911 at 2:31 a.m., describing the disturbance but unable to provide a description of the individual.
• 📍 The neighbor's address is a 3-minute walk from the Tepe residence on North Fourth Street in Columbus, Ohio.
• 🚨 Authorities are not publicly linking this incident to the murders at this time.

Google Search Trends

• 🔍 An expert noticed a significant trend of Google searches for "1411 North" (the Tepe's address) before the murders, even more so than after.
• 💡 This suggests someone was actively researching the address and its occupants prior to the crime.
• 📈 Additionally, Dr. Tepe himself was heavily searched on November 30th, indicating a potential focus on him before the incident.
• 🕵️ Law enforcement is likely investigating these search patterns to identify potential suspects or accomplices.

Expert Analysis of the Crime

• 🏠 The lack of forced entry and the possibility of a known code to enter the home point towards someone familiar with the couple and their property.
• 🗣️ The expert believes the crime was targeted, not a random act by gangs, citing the method of entry and the absence of widespread damage or noise that would alert a dog.
• 🔫 The discovery of three 9mm shell casings indicates at least three shots were fired, with one hitting Monique Tepe and two hitting Dr. Tepe.
• ❓ The fact that casings were left behind might suggest the perpetrator was skilled with firearms but perhaps not a seasoned professional, or they were in a hurry to escape.