What started as a missed Tuesday morning shift at Athens Dental Depot quickly turned into a chilling tragedy that shook Columbus, Ohio. Spencer, a dentist known for his punctuality and reliability, didn’t show up for work. Calls went unanswered. By mid-morning, colleagues’ unease had turned into alarm. Something was very wrong.
Police were called for a welfare check. When they arrived, they found Spencer and his wife, Monique, dead inside their Weinland Park home. The couple’s two young children were unharmed but clearly shaken. Authorities immediately classified the case as a homicide, stressing that there were no signs of self-harm, though details remained limited as the investigation unfolded.
Spencer, an Ohio State University–educated dentist, was remembered for his professionalism and genuine care for his patients. Colleagues praised him as dependable, thoughtful, and dedicated to his team. Monique, equally admired, was known for her warmth, generosity, and devotion to family and community. Friends and neighbors described their home as full of laughter and love—a place that now stood silent, leaving the neighborhood in shock.
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