An investigation into a tragic incident involving a young couple deeply in love has commenced after they were discovered deceased in their residence.
The bodies of Spencer Tepe and Monique Tepe were found lifeless in their home on December 30, 2025, following concerns raised for their well-being, prompting law enforcement to conduct a welfare check. The couple had sustained gunshot injuries, leading authorities in Columbus, Ohio, to launch a murder investigation pending the coroner’s official reports, including toxicology findings.
Leaving behind two young children, Monique, aged 39, and Spencer, aged 37, have left their family and loved ones grief-stricken by the tragic events occurring shortly after the holiday season.
In a statement, Spencer’s brother-in-law, Rob Misleh, expressed profound sorrow, describing the couple as exceptional individuals known for their love, happiness, and strong relationships with others. The family is determined to seek justice for this heartbreaking incident.
As of now, no suspects have been apprehended in connection with the deaths. Details from PEOPLE indicate that Spencer sustained multiple gunshot wounds, while Monique was shot once in the chest.
The alarm was raised when Spencer, a dentist, failed to appear for work, prompting concerns among colleagues and leading to a police visit to their residence in Columbus. Reports suggest that upon arrival, authorities heard the couple’s children crying inside the home.
According to local media sources, audio recordings from police officers at the scene captured sounds of children inside the house, indicating a distressing situation that law enforcement struggled to access.
Colleague Dr. Mark Valrose, who worked alongside Spencer, highlighted the inability to reach Monique as a concerning factor amid the unfolding tragedy.
A GoFundMe page has been established to support the couple’s children. Investigators have not identified any persons of interest or suspects in the case yet. Authorities urge anyone with relevant information to contact the Columbus Police Homicide Unit at (614) 645-4730 or Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at (614) 461-TIPS (8477).
This news follows a recent court ruling where three teenagers were sentenced for the fatal assault of a homeless man, who tragically succumbed to his injuries following a brutal attack.
Anthony Marks, 51, was assaulted by Eymaiyah Lee Bradshaw-McKoy, Mia Campos-Jorge, and Jaidee Bingham, resulting in severe head injuries that led