Ohio police seek person of interest in dentist couple’s killing

Police Release Footage of Person of Interest in Tepe Case

Police in Ohio released footage on Monday of a person of interest seen near the home of Spencer and Monique Tepe. The couple was killed on December 30, 2025.

Investigators believe Spencer, 37, and Monique, 39, were fatally shot between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. on December 30 in their home in the Near East Side neighborhood of downtown Columbus. The person of interest was captured on surveillance camera in an alley near the Tepe’s residence during this timeframe.

Columbus Division of Police stated on social media, “We have received and are continuing to receive numerous tips from the community, which our detectives are following up on.” They urged community members to contact authorities if they recognize the person in the video.

The footage shows the person wearing a dark, hooded top and lighter color pants, walking with their hands in their pockets. The person’s face is not visible, and no other information was provided.

Officers were dispatched to the Tepe’s home in the late morning of December 30 for a welfare check. Upon arrival, they found Spencer and Monique Tepe dead with apparent gunshot wounds.

Investigators reported that no weapons were found at the scene and there were no signs of forced entry. Two children, a 1-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl, were found inside the home unharmed.

In a statement released by the family last week, loved ones described Spencer and Monique Tepe as devoted parents and partners. Their lives were centered on service, family, and community.

“We are heartbroken beyond words,” the statement said. “While no outcome can ever undo this loss, our family is committed to seeing this tragedy fully and fairly brought to justice, and to honoring Spencer and Monique by protecting the future of the children they loved so deeply.”

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