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Surgeon Accused of Double Murder Appears in Jail
3 Feb
Summary
- Surgeon Michael McKee arrested for ex-wife and dentist husband's murder.
- Video shows McKee's calm demeanor during jail booking process.
- Vehicle trace and weapons link suspect to the Columbus, Ohio home.
Michael McKee, a 39-year-old surgeon, has been seen entering a jail cell for the first time following his arrest for the alleged murders of his ex-wife, Monique Tempe, and her husband, Dr. Spencer Tepe. The incident occurred on December 30th in Columbus, Ohio. McKee was arrested on January 10th in Rockford, Illinois, and subsequently extradited to Ohio, arriving at the Franklin County Corrections Center on January 20th.
New video shows McKee calmly walking through the booking area, undergoing a pat-down, and changing into jail attire. He has pleaded not guilty to charges including premeditated aggravated murder and aggravated burglary. Investigators identified McKee as a suspect by tracing a vehicle to the crime scene and later to his ownership. Several weapons seized from McKee's property are under investigation, with one preliminary link to the murders.
The couple's bodies were discovered by a friend on December 30th after they failed to respond to calls. The couple's two young children were found unharmed in the home. McKee and Tempe were married in August 2015 and divorced seven months later due to incompatibility.
