A Case With Few Answers and Growing Questions
The investigation into the killings of Ohio dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife Monique continues to deepen as newly surfaced information raises more questions than it answers. The couple was found shot to death inside their Columbus home on December 30, 2025, after Spencer failed to show up for work and relatives requested a welfare check. Police have confirmed both deaths were homicides. There were no signs of forced entry, no weapon recovered at the scene, and no immediate suspects identified. Their two young children were inside the home at the time but were physically unharmed.
An Early Morning 911 Call Months Before the Murders
A key development centers on audio from a 911 callback placed roughly eight months before the couple was killed. Dispatch records show an early morning call came from the Tepe residence in April 2025 but disconnected before details were provided. When the dispatcher called back, a woman answered and told the operator that she was fine and did not need help. During the brief exchange, the woman referenced a disagreement, stating that she and “my man got into it,” but declined police involvement. The incident was logged as a domestic dispute and no officers were sent.
Family Disputes the Caller’s Identity
Family members say the voice on the recording does not belong to Monique Tepe. Relatives have publicly stated that the speech patterns and wording do not match how Monique spoke and insist she would not have referred to her husband as “my man.” According to the family, there was a gathering at the home that night, raising the possibility that the call may have been placed by a guest or someone else present rather than by Monique herself. This discrepancy has fueled speculation about why the call was linked to the residence and whether it holds any relevance to the later murders.
Another Disturbing Call Days Before the Killings
Adding to the unease is a separate 911 call placed just days before the couple’s deaths. A nearby resident reported that someone was aggressively pounding and smashing on her front door in the early morning hours. The individual left before police arrived, and no suspect description was obtained. Investigators have not publicly linked this incident to the Tepe case, but the timing and proximity have drawn scrutiny as detectives attempt to reconstruct activity in the neighborhood leading up to the homicides.
Surveillance Footage and a Person of Interest
Police have released surveillance video showing a person walking through an alley near the Tepe home during the early morning hours when investigators believe the killings occurred. The footage shows an individual moving through the area between roughly 2 a.m. and 5 a.m., but authorities have not identified the person or confirmed their involvement. Detectives have described the individual as a person of interest and continue to ask the public for help identifying them.
A Community Searching for Clarity
Despite months of investigation, many core questions remain unanswered. Investigators have not disclosed a motive, confirmed a timeline inside the home, or explained how the killer entered and exited without leaving clear signs behind. The resurfacing of earlier emergency calls has intensified public interest and concern, particularly as family members push back against assumptions tied to the April 911 callback. Law enforcement continues to urge anyone with information, video footage, or tips to come forward as the case remains open and unsolved.
