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Dentist and Wife Found Slain, Children Unharmed
3 Jan
Summary
- A dentist and his wife were found fatally shot in their home.
- Two young children were discovered unharmed inside the residence.
- Police are seeking digital evidence from the neighborhood.
Columbus police are actively searching for a suspect in the double homicide of Spencer and Monique Tepe, a dentist and his wife. Officers discovered the couple deceased from apparent gunshot wounds after responding to a welfare check at their Near East Side home on December 30th. Crucially, their two young children, a toddler and a preschooler, were found inside the residence unharmed.
Investigators have stated that no weapons were found at the scene and there were no signs of forced entry. Coworkers had initiated the welfare check when Spencer Tepe failed to appear for work at a dental clinic. Police are now appealing for any digital evidence, including photos or videos, that might depict suspicious individuals or vehicles in the vicinity between midnight and 9 a.m. on the day of the incident.
Loved ones have described the Tepe couple as devoted parents whose lives revolved around family and community. They expressed their deep grief and commitment to ensuring justice for this tragedy. The family's focus remains on protecting the future of the children. The area of interest for evidence is bordered by Summit Street, North Grant Avenue, East 7th Avenue, and East 11th Avenue.
