Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to police off the cuff.

So today we're supposed to have Michael McGee showing up in court at an extradition hearing in Rockford, Illinois.

So today in Rockford, Illinois, Michael David McKee, is going to be brought into court,

not for a full trial,

not for evidence, not for witnesses, but for something that can decide how fast this case moves.

He's going to be brought into court for an extradition hearing.

The question in that courtroom is simple.

Will he fight being sent back to Ohio, or will he waive extradition and get transported quickly to face the charges?

So welcome to police off the cuff.

We're covering the court appearance in Rockford, Illinois, where Michael, David McKee, 39,

the accused is going to appear in Winnebago County as extradition proceedings begin to send him back to Franklin County, Ohio,

where the homicides occurred. Let's break down what this hearing is, what can and can't happen

in that courtroom and what the next legal steps look

like.

McKee was arrested in Rockford, Illinois and held in Winnebago County, Ohio.

Authorities are seeking his return to face charges connected to the killings of Moni Tepe

and Dr. Spencer Tepe, who were found shot to death inside their Columbus home on December 30th,

2025.

Important point.

Illinois isn't trying the murder case.

Illinois is basically the handoff state.

The purpose is confirm identity, confirm paperwork and set the path for transport back to Ohio so

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