Columbus police broke their silence sixteen days after Spencer and Monique Tepe were found shot dead in their Weinland Park home. Chief Elaine Bryant confirmed what the family has known for eight years: this was a targeted domestic violence attack. Dr. Michael McKee, Monique's ex-husband, allegedly drove from Illinois to Ohio and killed both Monique and her husband Spencer while their two young children slept down the hall.

The bombshell from today's press conference: police recovered multiple firearms from McKee's property, and there is a preliminary ballistic link through NIBIN—the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network—tying one of those weapons to the homicides. Attorney Eric Faddis explains what NIBIN is, what "preliminary" means legally, and how significant this evidence becomes at trial.

Also breaking today: Spencer's brother-in-law Rob Misleh appeared on Good Morning America and spoke publicly for the first time about the abuse Monique endured during her brief marriage to McKee. His words cut straight through: "She just had to get away from him." He said many in the family were aware of the torment McKee put her through—and that Monique was willing to do anything to escape.

The charges have been upgraded from murder to premeditated aggravated murder, death penalty eligible in Ohio. Eric breaks down the legal distinction and what evidence prosecutors need to prove "prior calculation and design." McKee waived extradition but remains in Illinois—court records indicate transfer to Ohio "will not be feasible" by week's end. His attorney says he plans to plead not guilty.

Chief Bryant said they're withholding details to avoid jeopardizing the conviction. Over 1,000 people attended Spencer and Monique's funeral. Two children are now orphans. And a family that spent eight years looking over their shoulders finally has confirmation the threat was real.

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