The dental practice temporarily closed so staff could grieve. Community members rallied around the family, providing support, meals, and comfort for the children and extended relatives. The normally quiet Weinland Park neighborhood was left stunned, grappling with the sudden loss of two well-loved residents.
As investigators worked meticulously to piece together the circumstances, the community focused on remembering Spencer and Monique for the lives they led—filled with kindness, service, and connection. What began as a simple missed shift became a moment that changed countless lives, leaving behind grief, unanswered questions, and the hope that justice will come.