New Surveillance Video and 911 Call Released in Ohio Dentist Couple's Murder

Brutal Crime and Initial Discovery

• 💔 A dentist, Spencer Tepe, and his wife, Monique Tepe, were savagely shot to death in their Columbus, Ohio home.
• 👶 Their two young children, aged four and one, were present in the home during the murders and were later placed in the care of relatives.
• 🔍 Police ruled out murder-suicide almost immediately, and the murder weapon has not been found.
• 🚪 Investigators found no evidence of a break-in or forced entry at the residence.
• 📞 The murders were discovered by a friend who became concerned when Spencer failed to show up for work, leading to a disturbing 911 call.

Person of Interest and Investigation Progress

• 📹 Police released new surveillance video from a doorbell camera showing a person of interest near the home in the early morning hours of December 30th, the estimated time of the murders.
• ❓ The brother-in-law, Rob Misleh, noted the person in the video looked suspicious but acknowledged it could also be someone walking home from a bar.
• ⏳ The investigation is ongoing, with police emphasizing that these processes take time and they are focused on getting it right.
• 🤝 The family expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and trust in the police department's process.

Family's Grief and Plea for Information

• 😔 The family remains in shock and disbelief, with the crime still feeling unreal a week later.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Efforts are being made to ensure the children are cared for and are in loving hands, with the hope that they were spared the visual trauma of the event.
• 📢 Columbus Police are urging anyone who recognizes the person in the footage or has any information to come forward, providing contact details for the Homicide Unit and a QR code for submitting surveillance footage.
• ⚖️ The release of the doorbell image is considered a critical step forward in identifying the perpetrator and bringing resolution and justice to the family.