Police have released images of a person of interest walking near the home of murdered dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife Monique around the time of their deaths.
The couple was found murdered in their home in downtown Columbus, Ohio on December 30, 2025, with police still unable to find their killer.
According to one statement from the Columbus Division of Police on social media, they were shot sometime between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m.
In the video accompanying the statement, a hooded figure in black and gray can be seen walking through the streets near the Tepe’s home.
No identifying features are visible in the footage because the individual keeps their head down during each camera shot.
The images were taken from the three-hour period in which the Tepe couple were murdered. According to ABC6they were just a month away from their fifth wedding anniversary before their untimely deaths.
The police are now appealing to local residents for more information or images that can identify the person in question. According to Lana Oriani, a local resident who spoke to ABC 6, the area is heavily guarded.
“I counted over 20 cameras in the area, not including the police cameras across the street,” she said. “That’s what makes this so shocking.”
The motive behind the murders of Spencer, 37, and Monique Tepe, 39, remains unknown. Their two young children, who were in the family home at the time of the shooting, were unharmed.
A GoFundMe campaign was launched by Spencer’s cousin, Audrey, to support the couple’s children. It has already raised more than $157,000 of its $200,000 goal.
“Our family is devastated by the tragic and senseless loss of Spencer and Monique Tepe,” Audrey wrote. “They were extraordinary people whose lives were filled with love, joy and deep connection with others.”
“Their presence was as big as their hearts! Monique’s charm and infectious smile lit up any room,” she continued. “She was warm and had a strength that inspired everyone around her. Spencer was the soul of every gathering: big in personality, yet calm, steady and kind.”
As police search for the killer continues, Rob Misleh, Spencer Tepe’s brother-in-law, told ABC 6 he doesn’t want the case to become sensationalized. He added that the case affects “hundreds and hundreds of people.”
“We would prefer the investigation to be done properly rather than quickly,” he said. “We have every confidence that researchers will look at all angles before jumping to conclusions.
“This isn’t an episode of TV or a true crime podcast. This is a family,” he continued. “Hundreds and hundreds of people have been affected by this.”
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