8 Years of Threats: The Behavioral Red Flags Before Monique Tepe's Murder
Published: February 2, 2026
Duration: 22:20
Michael McKee allegedly told Monique he could "kill her at any time." Witnesses described death threats spanning years. Court documents allege strangulation during their marriage — one of the strongest predictors of future lethality. Three weeks before the murders, surveillance footage allegedly captured him in her backyard while she was out of state.
The divorce was 2017. The murders were 2025. No criminal charges. No restraining orders. No intervention.
Former FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer breaks down the behavioral warning signs that went unaddressed for eight years. She analyzes what phrases like "she will always be his wife" re...