🚨 CHILLING CONFESSION FROM THE PAST: Michael McKee’s ex-girlfriend finally breaks her silence — and what she reveals about his divorce story will make your blood run cold 😱💔

“It was truly shocking and I thank God for protecting me.”

She dated the respected vascular surgeon during residency — long after his split from Monique Tepe. Back then, she believed him when he looked her in the eye and said his wife had simply… vanished. Came home from a long shift, and poof — Monique was gone. Took everything. The dog. No warning. No goodbye. He was “completely stunned,” “devastated.” Sounded like a heartbroken guy blindsided by a sudden exit.

Family already says Monique was terrified of him — emotional torment, threats to her life during the marriage. She fought to get out, remarried, built a new life… until December 30, 2025, when bullets ended it all.

This ex-girlfriend’s hindsight? Pure nightmare fuel. She walked away in time. Monique didn’t get the chance.

Full details:

As the investigation into the December 30, 2025, double homicide of Monique Tepe and her husband Dr. Spencer Tepe progresses, new details have emerged from social media and family statements about the suspect’s past relationships. Michael David McKee, 39, a vascular surgeon accused of the premeditated killings, was indicted on January 16, 2026, on two counts of aggravated murder with prior calculation and design, aggravated burglary, and firearm specifications. While police have released evidence linking him to the scene — including surveillance video, vehicle tracking, and a ballistically matched firearm recovered from his Illinois residence — unverified online accounts from an alleged ex-girlfriend have added a layer of speculation about McKee’s version of his 2017 divorce from Monique Tepe.

The ex-girlfriend, who has not been publicly identified in mainstream reports, reportedly dated McKee during or shortly after his general surgery residency around 2017-2018. In viral Facebook and TikTok posts circulating in true-crime communities, she describes McKee as quiet, introverted, kind, and respectful during their time together. She recounts him sharing details of his divorce, claiming he returned home one day to find Monique had left abruptly, taking all belongings including their dog, with no prior indication of unhappiness. He portrayed himself as blindsided and devastated. The woman expresses retrospective relief, stating in one shared post: “It was truly shocking and I thank God for protecting me,” implying that learning of the murders prompted her to reevaluate those conversations.

No major news outlets — including People, New York Post, NBC News, ABC News, or local Columbus stations — have independently verified or published direct interviews with this ex-girlfriend. The narrative appears confined to social media shares in groups dedicated to the case, where users amplify the story as hindsight revelation. Some posts suggest McKee’s account of the “vanishing” wife now feels manipulative or ominous in light of the charges, though no evidence ties it directly to motive or premeditation.

Monique Tepe and Michael McKee married in August 2015 and divorced in May 2017 on grounds of incompatibility, according to unsealed court records. The split was described in filings as mundane and civil, with a separation agreement addressing minor financial matters — including small debts and repayments (under $2,000 in some instances) and personal property division. A clerical error briefly revived the case on the docket in June 2025 with a canceled September hearing date, but officials confirmed it was an administrative mistake unrelated to ongoing disputes.

Since the murders, Monique’s family has spoken publicly about the marriage. Her brother-in-law, Rob Misleh, told NBC News and other outlets that Monique confided in him about emotional abuse and torment from McKee. “She was terrified because he had threatened her life on multiple occasions when they were married,” Misleh said in a January 2026 interview. He described McKee’s negative impact as lasting, affecting Monique “to this day,” and noted she was “willing to do anything to get out of there.” Family members have not alleged physical abuse but emphasized emotional control and threats. Monique reportedly shared these experiences with others, though no police reports or restraining orders from the period have been publicly confirmed.

In her 2021 wedding vows to Spencer Tepe (shared by family with media), Monique referenced “countless bad Bumble dates, wrong relationships, and waterfalls of tears” leading her to him, which some interpreted as alluding to her prior marriage. The couple married in November 2020, and their home in Weinland Park became the site of the fatal shooting. Two minor children from Monique’s marriage to Spencer were unharmed in the house and taken into protective custody.

McKee was arrested January 11, 2026, in Rockford, Illinois, after a multi-agency manhunt. Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant stated authorities identified him via alley footage, vehicle movements near the scene, and ballistic evidence from a firearm at his residence. He faces life without parole or potentially the death penalty if convicted on the top charges. Prosecutors have not publicly detailed a motive, though speculation in media and online forums points to lingering resentment over the divorce, Monique’s new life, or unresolved financial issues.

A friend of the couple told People magazine that McKee struggled to accept Monique thriving post-divorce, describing his ego as “fragile” and noting he kept tabs on her through mutual contacts. “He thought she could not live without him… for her to thrive [in her new marriage], that just destroyed his fragile little ego,” the friend said.

McKee’s employer, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, issued a statement cooperating with investigators but declined further comment on his employment status. His professional background includes training at Ohio State University and prior practice in Virginia and Las Vegas.

The case has sparked discussions on domestic violence indicators in divorces, even years later, and the challenges of proving long-term emotional abuse. Monique’s family released a statement calling the arrest “an important step toward justice” and requesting privacy amid grief.

As pretrial proceedings advance in Franklin County, no trial date has been set. Police continue to urge tips from the public. Online rumors — including exaggerated claims about the ex-girlfriend’s revelations or conspiracy theories — remain unconfirmed by official sources.

The tragedy has left the Columbus community reeling, with vigils honoring Monique and Spencer as devoted parents and professionals. For now, the focus remains on the evidence presented in court rather than retrospective anecdotes.