Columbus, Ohio – A Chicago surgeon accused of killing his ex-wife and her dentist husband has been booked into an Ohio correctional facility following his arrest, marking a major development in a case that drew national attention over the holiday season.
Michael McKee, a 39-year-old Lincoln Park resident, was booked Tuesday afternoon into the James A. Karnes Corrections Center in Franklin County, Ohio, according to jail records. The update was first reported by ABC7 Chicago.
Victims Found Shot Dead in Columbus Home
McKee is charged in the fatal shootings of his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, and her husband, Spencer Tepe, a dentist. The couple was discovered dead inside their Columbus home on December 30, each suffering gunshot wounds.
Authorities said the couple’s two children were found safe inside the residence and were not harmed.
Surveillance Footage Led to Identification
Court documents indicate that investigators identified McKee through surveillance footage from the neighborhood, which helped authorities track his movements after the killings.
The investigation spanned multiple states and quickly became a high-profile case as law enforcement worked to locate the suspect.
Arrest Made in Illinois After Multi-State Search
Authorities ultimately arrested McKee on Saturday in Rockford, Illinois, though officials have not disclosed why he was in the area at the time of his arrest. McKee, who works as a vascular surgeon, was taken into custody without incident.
At the time of his indictment, McKee was being held in a Winnebago County jail before being transferred to Ohio.
Grand Jury Indictment Details
A Franklin County grand jury returned an indictment against McKee on Friday, charging him with:
- Two counts of Aggravated Murder
- One count of Aggravated Burglary
Each charge includes a three-year firearm specification for the use of a gun in the commission of the murders, as well as a six-year firearm specification for the alleged use of a firearm suppressor.
Case Continues to Move Through Ohio Courts
McKee remains in custody in Franklin County as the legal process continues. Court records show that prosecutors are pursuing enhanced penalties tied to firearm use, reflecting the seriousness of the charges.
Further court appearances are expected as extradition and pretrial proceedings move forward.
