Chicago Doctor Pleads Not Guilty in Ohio Double Slaying Case
A Chicago-area doctor has pleaded not guilty to four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary in connection with the double slaying of his ex-wife and her husband in Columbus, Ohio. Michael David McKee, 39, appeared in court via closed-circuit TV for just over a minute, wearing a jail uniform.
McKee, who is also known as a vascular surgeon with active medical licenses in Illinois and California and an expired license in Nevada, was arrested on January 10th by the Winnebago County sheriff's office. A hearing lasted less than two minutes before McKee entered his plea.
The killings occurred at the Tepe's home in Columbus last month, where the couple's two young children were found unharmed. According to medical licensing records, McKee had a listed address in Virginia at the time of his divorce from Monique Tepe in 2017.
Columbus homicide detectives used neighborhood video surveillance to identify McKee and linked him to his car, which was found in Rockford with evidence suggesting he had possession of it before and after the killings.
The case against McKee has gained significant attention due to his medical background and connections. A spokesperson for OSF Healthcare confirmed that McKee is no longer listed as a surgeon at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center but stated that the hospital is cooperating with authorities.
McKee will remain in custody without bail, facing four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary.
A Chicago-area doctor has pleaded not guilty to four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary in connection with the double slaying of his ex-wife and her husband in Columbus, Ohio. Michael David McKee, 39, appeared in court via closed-circuit TV for just over a minute, wearing a jail uniform.
McKee, who is also known as a vascular surgeon with active medical licenses in Illinois and California and an expired license in Nevada, was arrested on January 10th by the Winnebago County sheriff's office. A hearing lasted less than two minutes before McKee entered his plea.
The killings occurred at the Tepe's home in Columbus last month, where the couple's two young children were found unharmed. According to medical licensing records, McKee had a listed address in Virginia at the time of his divorce from Monique Tepe in 2017.
Columbus homicide detectives used neighborhood video surveillance to identify McKee and linked him to his car, which was found in Rockford with evidence suggesting he had possession of it before and after the killings.
The case against McKee has gained significant attention due to his medical background and connections. A spokesperson for OSF Healthcare confirmed that McKee is no longer listed as a surgeon at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center but stated that the hospital is cooperating with authorities.
McKee will remain in custody without bail, facing four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary.
he's got multiple licenses for different states and a personal life that's just super messy... i mean, who gets arrested and then has their case go viral due to their medical background? it's just so extra 
. and the fact that his ex-wife and her hubby were found dead with no signs of foul play is just... wow 
. like, what was going through this guy's head?! i need more info on this story ASAP 
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. And can we talk about how the case has got everyone talking due to his medical background and connections? It's like a real-life "Grey's Anatomy" plot twist, but not in a good way 
. Anyway, it's clear that justice will be served, and McKee won't be able to just "operating away" from his crimes anymore 
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I mean what's up with this doc? He's got multiple licenses and it all seems to be a mess. And those kids, they're lucky to have escaped. 
It's crazy how he just walked out on them like that. His medical career is toast now too, and honestly, he doesn't deserve the respect of his former colleagues. The fact that he had a listed address in VA at the time of divorce is wild. 
I hope justice gets served here
I gotta say, this doc's story is wild 
? It's like, how did he even plan something like that? And what was going through his mind at the time? Was it just anger or was there more to it?
. I'm not sure if it'll impact the case much, but it's definitely adding a layer of complexity to this story.
. It just goes to show that even with modern surveillance and technology, sometimes these heinous crimes can still slip under the radar.
. They're lucky to have gotten away unharmed, and now it's up to the justice system to bring this guy to justice 
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. They could've easily lost their parents too. Talk about being one minute away from tragedy 
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. I'm not buying it. This guy needs to rot in prison for what he's done 
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Like what even is that? A vascular surgeon, y'all? 
And now we're finding out he's been using his medical skills to plan and execute a double murder... I mean, who does that?! 
The whole 'medical license' thing just adds insult to injury... it's like, hello, you're not even fit to practice medicine on a human being, let alone murder innocent people 
I'm surprised they found his car with evidence too, that must've been a tough clue to crack 
can't believe this guy's face when he showed up on TV like "oh hi, I'm the killer 
". 39 and already a seasoned murderer, who knew all those late nights spent saving lives would translate to killing his own? 
at least the kids are safe tho 
his not guilty plea doesn't change the fact that he's still a suspect in 2 very brutal murders 