Spencer Tepe

Their life

Spencer Tepe, 37, was an Ohio-based dentist and a devoted husband and father who lived in Columbus with his wife and two young children. Known by colleagues as reliable and dedicated, his sudden absence from work on December 30 raised immediate concern, prompting co-workers to contact police. His death has deeply shaken both his family and the wider community, who remember him as a caring professional and a loving family man.

Spencer Tepe was a practicing dentist in Ohio and was regarded by colleagues as dependable and conscientious. He and his wife, Monique, had built a close-knit family life in their Columbus home, where they had even held their wedding ceremony. Just one month shy of their fifth wedding anniversary, Spencer’s life was cut short in a violent incident that has left his family devastated. His cousin described the loss as a “nightmare,” emphasizing the profound emotional toll on the entire family. Spencer’s commitment to his work and family made his unexplained absence immediately alarming, ultimately leading to the discovery of the tragedy.

How they died

Spencer Tepe and his wife, Monique Tepe, died from gunshot wounds after being fatally shot in their Columbus, Ohio home in a homicide.

Spencer Tepe died from apparent gunshot wounds sustained during a homicide inside his home. Police recovered three 9mm shell casings at the scene. Authorities have stated they do not believe the incident was a murder-suicide, and the investigation remains ongoing.

A plea from the family

Spencer Tepe’s cousin, Audrey Mackie, described the loss as heartbreaking and said the entire family is “really torn up.” Family members hope that released surveillance footage will lead to answers and justice.

Why we remember them

This record exists so that Spencer Tepe, and all who are named in this archive, are never reduced to a number.

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