Columbus Homicide Inquiry: Police Narrow Timeline in tepe Deaths
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Police investigating the deaths of Spencer Tepe and Monique Tepe in Columbus,Ohio,have substantially narrowed the timeframe for potential video evidence,focusing their efforts on a critical three-hour window. The investigation into the December 30th shooting continues wiht no suspects publicly identified.
As of January 4, 2026, authorities are seeking footage captured between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. on the morning of the incident.This represents a significant reduction from the initial request, which spanned from midnight to 9 a.m.
Weinland Park Double Homicide: A Timeline of Events
On December 30, 2025, Spencer Tepe, 37, and Monique Tepe, 39, were discovered deceased inside their home on the 1400 block of North 4th Street in the Weinland Park neighborhood of Columbus.Both individuals died as a result of gunshot wounds.Tragically, the couple’s two children were also present at the scene, but were unharmed.
The Columbus Police Department is treating the case as a homicide and has established an online evidence portal to solicit assistance from the public.The initial request for video evidence, issued on January 2, 2026, aimed to gather footage of any suspicious activity in the area.
Focused Search Area
Police are specifically requesting video from residents and businesses within a defined geographical area:
- East to Summit Street
- West to North Grant Avenue
- South to East 7th Avenue
- North to East 11th Avenue
The narrowing of the timeline suggests investigators have refined their understanding of the events leading up to the deaths.A senior official stated that the revised timeframe reflects “a more focused assessment of the available details.”
Why did it happen? while the motive remains unknown, the Columbus Police Department is investigating the deaths of Spencer and monique Tepe as a homicide. Who was involved? As of January 4, 2026, no suspects have been publicly identified. What occurred? Spencer Tepe, 37, and Monique Tepe, 39, were found shot to death in their Weinland Park home on December 30, 2025, while their two children were present. How did it end? The case remains active, with police narrowing the timeframe for potential video evidence to between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m.on the morning of the incident, and continuing to pursue all leads.
Public Appeal for Information
Columbus officials are urging anyone with information related to the killings to come forward.Individuals can contact the Columbus police Homicide Unit directly at (614) 645-4730. Alternatively, relevant video footage can be submitted through a QR code provided by the police department.
As of January 4, 2026, the Columbus Police Department had not responded to requests for further comment on the ongoing investigation. The case remains active, and authorities continue to pursue all available leads in the pursuit of justice for the Tepe family.
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