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Ohio Couple Found Dead; Police Rule Out Murder-Suicide
2 Jan
Summary
- A dentist and his wife were found dead from gunshot wounds in their Ohio home.
- Two young children were present but unharmed during the incident.
- Police are investigating the deaths and do not suspect a murder-suicide.
Authorities in Columbus, Ohio, are investigating the deaths of Dr. Spencer Tepe, 37, and his wife, Monique Tepe, 39. Officers responded to a welfare check on December 30th at their residence after Spencer failed to appear for work. Upon arrival, police discovered the couple with apparent gunshot wounds, and paramedics pronounced them dead at the scene.
Crucially, two young children were present in the home but were found to be unharmed. Investigators have reported that there were no signs of forced entry and no firearms were found at the property. Spencer Tepe sustained multiple gunshot wounds, while Monique Tepe was shot at least once in the chest. Police have indicated they do not believe the incident to be a murder-suicide.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward. Dr. Tepe, a dentist at Athens Dental Depot, was described as reliable by colleagues. The couple was reportedly nearing their fifth wedding anniversary.
