In a chilling development that has shocked the medical and legal communities, prominent vascular surgeon Dr. Michael David McKee, 39, stands accused of the premeditated execution-style murders of his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, 39, and her husband, respected Columbus dentist Dr. Spencer Tepe, 37. The couple was found shot to death in their family home in the Weinland Park neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, on the morning of December 30, 2025, while their two young children—a 4-year-old girl and a 1-year-old boy—slept unharmed in nearby bedrooms. Now, in a swift and decisive move amid escalating scrutiny, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Illinois—where McKee was employed as a vascular surgeon—has reportedly removed every reference to him from its official website, erasing his professional profile, credentials, and any online footprint overnight.

The double homicide occurred just days before the Tepes were set to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary. Monique and Spencer had built a loving family life after Monique’s brief and tumultuous marriage to McKee ended in divorce in 2017, following only about seven to eight months together. The couple met online shortly after the split, married in December 2020, and welcomed two children while Spencer established a successful dental practice in Columbus. Family members described them as “madly in love,” still behaving like newlyweds, with Spencer known for his fluency in Spanish, involvement with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and passion for the Cincinnati Bengals and Ohio State Buckeyes.

The nightmare began when Spencer failed to show up for work—an unusual occurrence that prompted concerned colleagues to request a wellness check. Columbus police arrived to discover the horrifying scene: both victims on the second floor, fatally wounded by gunshot. No forced entry was apparent, and no weapon was found at the scene, quickly ruling out murder-suicide. The children were found safe but traumatized, along with the family’s Goldendoodle, and have since been placed with relatives.

A 10-day manhunt ensued, gripping central Ohio and drawing national attention. Police released eerie surveillance footage showing a shadowy figure in a dark hooded sweatshirt and light-colored pants walking through an alley near the home between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m.—the estimated window of the shootings. Tips poured in, leading investigators to link the suspect to a vehicle that arrived shortly before the killings and departed soon after. That vehicle was traced to McKee, who was living in a luxury apartment in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood but working at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, about 90 miles northwest of Chicago.

McKee was arrested on January 10, 2026, in Rockford, Illinois. Authorities reportedly recovered a firearm from his residence that matched evidence at the crime scene. Initially charged with two counts of murder, the charges were swiftly upgraded to two counts of premeditated aggravated murder by January 13, reflecting evidence of planning and intent. If convicted, McKee could face life in prison without parole or even the death penalty in Ohio.

During a brief court appearance in Winnebago County, Illinois, on January 12, McKee—dressed in a yellow prison jumpsuit—waived his right to fight extradition. His public defender stated he would plead not guilty and remain silent. He is currently held in the Winnebago County Jail awaiting transfer to Franklin County, Ohio, for formal arraignment.

The rapid removal of McKee’s professional information from the OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center website has fueled speculation about the hospital’s response to the scandal. Prior to the erasure, McKee was listed as a vascular surgeon on staff, with his credentials highlighting a distinguished career path: graduation from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 2014, a vascular surgery fellowship at the University of Maryland Medical Center from 2020 to 2022, and previous licenses in multiple states including California, Nevada (expired June 2025), and Illinois. Reports indicate he had worked at Las Vegas Surgical Associates from 2023 to 2024 before joining OSF in 2025. The hospital issued a brief statement: “OSF is cooperating with authorities who will provide any further information,” but offered no comment on the website purge.

This drastic step—wiping all traces of McKee’s affiliation—comes amid broader revelations about his professional history. McKee faced civil malpractice and negligence lawsuits in the months leading up to the alleged crimes, with one attorney describing how he “just disappeared” to evade service. His career involved frequent moves across states, a pattern some former colleagues described as a “downward spiral” beginning around his time in Nevada.

Family members of the victims expressed no surprise at McKee’s arrest. Monique’s relatives had long feared him, describing him as “very emotionally abusive” and noting that she remained “terrified” of him years after the divorce. One brother-in-law revealed a prior 911 call related to a “domestic dispute” at the home months earlier, though it came from a party guest rather than Monique herself.

The case has sparked intense debate about domestic violence, the long shadows of failed relationships, and accountability in high-profile professions. The Tepes’ loved ones have emphasized the couple’s devotion to each other and their children, urging the community to support the grieving family during this unimaginable ordeal. A funeral visitation was held in Upper Arlington, Ohio, with tributes highlighting Spencer’s kindness and Monique’s strength.

As McKee prepares to face justice in Ohio, the overnight scrubbing of his career from the hospital site serves as a stark symbol of institutional distancing from an accused killer. The once-respected elite surgeon now confronts a future defined not by medical achievements, but by allegations of cold-blooded violence that shattered two lives and left two innocent children without parents. The investigation continues, with final autopsy results pending, but the evidence linking McKee to the scene appears overwhelming. This tragic story underscores how personal grudges can erupt into irreversible horror, leaving a community in mourning and a family forever changed.