Ohio Police Hunt Suspect in Dentist and Wife’s Home Murder

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Ohio Police Hunt Suspect in Dentist and Wife’s Home Murder

Columbus police are actively searching for a suspect in the tragic murder of a dentist and his wife. The victims, Spencer Tepe, aged 37, and Monique Tepe, 39, were found dead on December 30 on the city’s Near East Side.

Details of the Incident

Officers responded to a welfare check call shortly after 10 a.m. They discovered both adults with apparent gunshot wounds at their residence. Despite prompt medical assistance, both Spencer and Monique were pronounced dead at the scene.

Investigation Insights

Investigators reported that no weapons were located at the crime scene, and there were no signs indicating forced entry. Inside the home, two children—a 1-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl—were found unharmed.

Discovery of the Victims

A coworker reported Spencer’s absence at a dental clinic in Athens, prompting the welfare check.
Upon arrival, police knocked repeatedly at the front and back doors with no response.
A friend eventually entered the house and discovered Spencer’s body.

Seeking Public Assistance

The Columbus Division of Police has appealed to the public for assistance in providing any videos, photographs, or digital evidence that might capture suspicious individuals or vehicles around the time of the murders.

Area of Interest

Investigators focus on the neighborhood bordered by the following streets:

Summit Street (east)
North Grant Avenue (west)
East 7th Avenue (south)
East 11th Avenue (north)

Footage recorded between midnight and 9 a.m. on December 30 could be crucial to the investigation.

Community Response

Family members expressed their devastation in a statement, describing Spencer and Monique as devoted parents and individuals committed to both their family and the community.

“We are heartbroken beyond words,” they stated. “Our family is dedicated to pursuing justice for Spencer and Monique while ensuring their children’s future is protected.”