UPDATE: A haunting 911 call made months before the tragic deaths of dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife Monique Tepe has surfaced, intensifying the investigation into their mysterious murder. The couple was found dead on December 30, 2022, leading to an urgent manhunt by Columbus, Ohio, authorities, who have yet to make any arrests.
In a disturbing twist, the 911 call was recorded on April 15, 2022, from the Tepe residence, where the couple’s bodies were later discovered. The audio, released by Fox News, captures a woman sobbing and expressing distress during a conversation with a dispatcher. When asked if any violence occurred, she insisted, “No,” despite being questioned about an argument with her partner.
This chilling call was categorized by officials as a “domestic dispute,” with dispatchers concluding that no further assistance was needed at that time. However, this alarming revelation raises questions about the events leading to the couple’s deaths, which police believe occurred between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. on the day they were found.
Concerns about Spencer’s safety escalated when he failed to show up for work at Athens Dental Depot, a place where he was known for his punctuality. His boss, Mark Valrose, alerted authorities after receiving no communication from Spencer. The first 911 call about the couple’s welfare came just after 9 a.m., but police arrived to find no answer at the door.
Shortly thereafter, a friend of the Tepe family made a second call to emergency services, expressing urgency after hearing children inside the home. “I can tell he’s obviously not breathing or anything,” the horrified caller stated, revealing the shocking discovery of Spencer’s body.
The couple’s young children were found unharmed, along with their pet dog, leaving investigators puzzled about the motive behind this brutal crime. Authorities have ruled out a murder-suicide scenario, but the investigation is ongoing.
On January 5, police released surveillance footage of a person of interest seen near the Tepe home shortly before their deaths. This figure, described as suspicious by Rob Misleh, Spencer’s brother-in-law, was noted to have been walking in extremely cold conditions. “Nobody was out at 2 a.m. in that kind of weather,” said Bobby Chacon, a veteran FBI agent, emphasizing the significance of the footage.
The motive behind the killings remains unclear, and the community is left grappling with the emotional fallout of this tragedy. As investigators continue to seek leads, authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence, please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org for support.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story, as the investigation into the Tepe family’s heartbreaking deaths continues to unfold.
