There's a moment in every case when someone realizes that something isn't right.

That moment happened one Tuesday morning in Wineland Park, Columbus, Ohio, when a dentist who was always on time didn't show up for work.

And his wife, who always answers the phone, didn't.

Inside their home, police would find Dr. Spencer Tepey and Monique Tepey, both shot, both dead, while their young two children were still inside.

There was no forced entry, no weapon recovered, and no sign that this was a murder, suicide, which means

someone came into their home and walked away. But who could have done this and why? My name

is Lauren Matthias, and this is hidden through crime.

Thank you. is hidden through crime. Before we even talk about what happened, you need to understand who this family was.

Spencer Tepey was 37 years old.

He was a dentist, a father, and a husband. He attended Ohio State University,

earning a Bachelor of Science and Biology while also double majoring in Spanish. That already

tells you something about the kind of person he was. He was driven, focused, and ambitious.

He went on to graduate from the Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 2017,

earning his doctor of dental surgery. Since then, Spencer invested hundreds of hours into continuing

education, especially in implant dentistry, and became known for being the kind of dentist who

truly cared about his patients. For him, it wasn't just about

fixing teeth. It was about building relationships. He was a fan of the Cincinnati Bengals and the Ohio

State Buccas and even volunteered with the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. He also enjoyed

golf, travel, and spending time with his family, which brings us to his wife, Monique.

Monique Tepe was 39 years old. After earning her degree in childhood education and before marrying Spencer,

Monique had previously been married in 2015 to another doctor. That marriage ended in divorce.

She later met Spencer and the two married in

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