Surveillance Footage Released in Weinland Park Double Homicide Investigation

Columbus police released surveillance of a person of interest near Spencer and Monique Tepe’s Weinland Park home; the couple were found fatally shot Dec. 30.

Overview

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Spencer and Monique Tepe were discovered fatally shot in their Weinland Park-area Columbus home during a welfare check on Dec. 30; investigators opened a homicide probe.

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Their two children, ages 1 and 4, were found unharmed inside the residence; police say they are not suspects and are being cared for by relatives or officials.

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Investigators reported no signs of forced entry and no firearms recovered, a detail that changed early theories; forensic teams continue work and await lab and toxicology results.

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Police released surveillance showing someone of interest near the couple’s home between roughly 2 a.m. and 5 a.m.; detectives asked the public to provide tips or identify the person.

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Authorities do not suspect a murder-suicide; they urged anyone with information to contact Columbus police as investigations continue and more evidence is processed.

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