Ohio dentist Spencer Tepe and wife Monique found shot dead inside their Columbus home
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Key Points:
- Spencer and Monique Tepe, a dentist and his wife, were found shot dead in their Columbus, Ohio home, with their two young children unharmed inside; police are investigating the case as a double homicide with no suspect identified yet.
- Authorities found no signs of forced entry or a firearm at the scene, leading investigators to rule out murder-suicide and focus on possible motives including a targeted attack or a random act by someone who knew the couple.
- The couple's deaths were discovered after Spencer Tepe missed work, prompting colleagues and police to check on the family; neighbors reported hearing children crying inside the home but no one answered the door.
- Law enforcement is examining forensic evidence and the couple’s background to determine any threats to the community
