Monique Tepe Case: McKee Defense Motions, Hearsay Fights & Reasonable Doubt Strategy

Monique Tepe Case: McKee Defense Motions, Hearsay Fights & Reasonable Doubt Strategy

Published: January 30, 2026

Duration: 17:01

The prosecution laid out their case. Now the defense has to tear it apart. Michael McKee pleaded not guilty to the aggravated murders of Monique Tepe and Spencer Tepe. His attorneys are now preparing for the pretrial battles that could determine whether a jury ever hears the most damaging evidence against him.

Defense attorney and former prosecutor Eric Faddis walks us through the defense's likely strategy. McKee waived his bail hearing—Eric explains why that's a calculated move, not a surrender. The real fight happens in motions.

The affidavit includes allegations that McKee strangled Monique an...