UPDATE: Columbus police are urgently searching for a suspect following the shocking discovery of a respected dentist and his wife found dead in their home early Tuesday, October 24, 2023. The couple, 37-year-old Spencer Tepe and his 39-year-old wife Monique Tepe, were found with apparent gunshot wounds, while their two young children were discovered alive but crying inside the residence.
Authorities responded to a welfare check in the Weinland Park neighborhood after colleagues expressed concern when Spencer Tepe failed to show up for work at an Athens dental clinic, according to reports from ABC News. Upon entering the home, officers confirmed the couple’s deaths and found their children, aged one and four, unharmed but in distress.
The police investigation reveals no signs of forced entry, and no firearm was recovered at the scene, leading detectives to classify the incident as a double homicide rather than a murder-suicide, as reported by ABC 7 New York. The case is particularly alarming for the community, with police urging anyone with information or relevant video footage to come forward as they continue their search for answers.
As of now, no suspect information or motive has been disclosed. Detectives are meticulously examining forensic evidence and neighborhood surveillance footage in hopes of identifying a suspect. The police have not provided a public description of any persons of interest.
This tragic event has left the community and the couple’s family reeling, highlighting the urgent need for justice. The two children are currently in protective custody as authorities work diligently on the case.
Stay tuned for further updates as the investigation unfolds. Police are asking anyone with information to reach out immediately, as every detail could be crucial in solving this heartbreaking incident.
