Tepe Murder Aftermath: Therapist on Orphaned Children, Survivor Guilt, and Systemic Failure

Tepe Murder Aftermath: Therapist on Orphaned Children, Survivor Guilt, and Systemic Failure

Published: January 22, 2026

Duration: 19:42

Two children are now orphans. A one-year-old and a four-year-old were in the home when their parents Spencer and Monique Tepe were allegedly shot to death. Over a thousand people attended the funeral. A community is still reeling.

And the question that haunts this case: Monique Tepe did everything right. She recognized the abuse early. She left within seven months. She told family about the threats. She moved on and built a healthy new life. She followed every piece of advice we give domestic violence victims. It wasn't enough.

In Part 3 of our three-part expert...