New court documents have revealed troubling new details in the case of an Illinois surgeon accused of killing his ex-wife and her new husband in what authorities believe was a targeted and carefully planned attack.

Michael McKee, a 39-year-old vascular surgeon, is facing charges of aggravated murder and burglary in connection with the deaths of his ex-wife Monique Tepe, 39, and her husband Spencer Tepe, 37. The couple was found shot to death inside their Columbus, Ohio, home on December 30. McKee has pleaded not guilty and is currently being held without bond. If convicted, he could face a maximum sentence of life in prison. His attorney has declined to comment publicly on the case.

The probable cause affidavit, filed earlier this month in Franklin County Municipal Court, paints a disturbing picture of alleged threats, past abuse, and suspicious activity in the weeks leading up to the killings.

According to one witness cited in the affidavit, McKee allegedly made alarming statements to Monique Tepe before her death. The witness told police that McKee claimed he could kill her at any time, that he would be able to find her wherever she went, and that he would even buy a house next door. Monique reportedly shared those comments with the witness, along with another statement she attributed to McKee suggesting he still viewed her as belonging to him despite their divorce.

Another witness included in the court documents told investigators that Monique had described a history of violence during her past relationship with McKee. The witness said she reported being choked and subjected to forced sexual encounters during their marriage. These allegations have not yet been fully litigated in court, but they add to the growing portrait prosecutors appear to be building of a volatile and controlling relationship.

McKee and Monique were married for two years roughly a decade ago. Their divorce filings listed incompatibility as the reason for the separation. However, a relative of Spencer Tepe has since said McKee was emotionally abusive, suggesting the relationship may have been more troubled than official paperwork indicated.

Investigators also allege McKee may have entered the Tepe home weeks before the fatal shootings. Security footage reportedly captured him entering the Columbus residence on December 6 while the couple was away. Authorities say he remained inside for several hours before leaving. The affidavit does not specify what he may have done inside the home, but prosecutors appear to view the incident as significant.

Court records indicate that on the day of the alleged break-in, Monique and Spencer were attending the Big Ten Championship football game in Indiana. Monique reportedly left the event early, and Spencer later told friends she had become upset over something involving her ex-husband. The affidavit does not elaborate further, but investigators seem to suggest the encounter may have been connected to rising fears or escalating tensions.

Monique and Spencer Tepe were well-known professionals in their community. Spencer worked as a dentist, and the couple married in 2021. Together they were raising two young children, who were inside the home when the killings occurred. Authorities have confirmed the children were found physically unharmed.

Columbus Police Chief Elaine Bryant has described the shooting as a targeted attack rather than a random act of violence. Investigators have said the weapon used in the killings was equipped with a silencer, a detail that has raised further questions about planning and intent.

Police were alerted after a friend stopped by the Tepe residence and made the horrifying discovery. A transcript of the 911 call released by authorities reportedly describes Spencer’s body lying in a pool of blood, underscoring the brutal nature of the crime scene.

McKee was arrested on January 10 while working at an Illinois hospital, ending what had been a multi-week investigation. He later appeared in court from jail via closed-circuit television on January 23.

As the case moves forward, the Tepe family has spoken publicly about their grief and determination to pursue justice. Relatives described Monique and Spencer’s marriage as deeply loving and strong, and said their loss has devastated everyone who knew them. They have also emphasized their focus on protecting the future and well-being of the couple’s children, who are now left without their parents.

While prosecutors have not yet presented their full case in open court, the newly released affidavit suggests investigators are examining not only the events of December 30, but also the weeks and months before the killings, including alleged threats, past abuse, and the suspicious home entry captured on video.

McKee remains in custody as the legal process continues. The case has drawn national attention, not only because of the shocking deaths of two young parents, but also because of the serious allegations surrounding domestic violence, coercion, and escalation after divorce.

For now, the deaths of Monique and Spencer Tepe have left a community mourning, two children without their mother and father, and a courtroom battle ahead that will determine whether the man accused of the killings will be held responsible.