
She Did Everything Right: Therapist on Tepe Aftermath and Why It Still Wasn't Enough
Published: January 22, 2026
Duration: 19:42
Two children, ages one and four, were in the home when their parents were allegedly killed. They're now orphans. Over a thousand people attended the funeral. A family will never be the same.
And here's the question that won't leave me alone: Monique Tepe did everything right. She recognized the abuse. She left quickly. She told people about the threats. She moved on and built a beautiful life. She followed the playbook we give victims. And she's still dead.
What does that mean?
In Part 3 of our three-part interview series, psychotherapist Shavaun Scott...