Overview of Guthrie Ransom Mystery, Clintons Face Epstein Depositions, Grim Tepe Murder Details: AM Update 2/6
This AM Update from The Megan Kelly Show (SiriusXM) covers four main newslines: the ongoing search and ransom claims in the disappearance of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie; Bill and Hillary Clinton agreeing to sit for recorded depositions in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein probe; gruesome new autopsy and investigation details in the murders of Spencer and Monique Tepe; and President Trump’s remarks at the National Prayer Breakfast. The segment also includes sponsor reads and brief human-interest context (children unharmed, family pleas).
Top stories
1) Nancy Guthrie — disappearance and ransom developments
- Status: Nancy Guthrie has been missing six days. Savannah Guthrie’s brother Cameron posted a video asking whoever is holding their mother to make contact.
- Ransom note: Multiple media outlets received a ransom letter demanding Bitcoin with a 5 p.m. deadline (local time) that passed; a second deadline reportedly falls on Monday. FBI says the letter referenced crime-scene details (a floodlight and Nancy’s Apple Watch) but did not provide an effective communication protocol; TMZ reported the note said no talking was desired.
- Interference/arrests: A Los Angeles man, identified in the transcript as Derek Colella, was arrested by the FBI for allegedly sending fake ransom texts to family members (texts asking “Did you get the Bitcoin?”). Investigators traced a temporary phone number and related account records to him. Colella allegedly admitted using the account and made a brief call; he’s charged with felony counts related to ransom demands and threatening communications. Authorities say those specific texts are not tied to the ransom letters sent to media outlets.
- What investigators say: FBI is handling the investigation; the family is pleading for contact and information.
2) Clintons agree to recorded depositions in Epstein probe
- Development: Bill and Hillary Clinton agreed to appear for depositions before the House Oversight Committee regarding Jeffrey Epstein-related inquiries, avoiding an immediate full House contempt vote.
- Logistics: Hillary Clinton is scheduled to testify Feb. 26; Bill Clinton on Feb. 27. Committee chair James Comer says depositions will follow standard deposition rules, be filmed, transcribed, and the transcripts released publicly.
- Political back-and-forth: Comer had threatened contempt after what he characterized as delays; the committee had subpoenaed the Clintons in August. Hillary publicly challenged Comer to a public hearing instead; Comer said if depositions raise issues a hearing could follow. He also stressed he favors depositions as often more substantive than theatrics of hearings.
- Stakes: Contempt proceedings remain on the table if the Clintons fail to appear. Contempt could be referred to DOJ (theoretical penalties include fines and imprisonment, though prosecution is uncertain and political).
3) Tepe murders — autopsy and suspect details
- Victims: Dr. Spencer Tepe (a Columbus, Ohio dentist) and his wife Monique Tepe were found dead in their home Dec. 30. Their two children (ages 3 and 1) were found unharmed.
- Autopsy details: Newly released reports detail multiple close-range gunshot wounds:
- Monique: nine gunshot wounds (face, chest, torso, forearm, hand, upper arm).
- Spencer: seven wounds (ear, neck, chest, back, arm; injuries suggest defensive wounds).
- Suspect and evidence: Authorities arrested Monique’s ex-husband, surgeon Michael McKee, in Rockford, Illinois. Investigators say McKee allegedly drove roughly 900 miles round-trip to Columbus and was captured on surveillance near the Tepe home on the night of the killings and hours nearby a few weeks earlier. National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) work reportedly linked a weapon from McKee’s property to the homicides; multiple weapons were seized.
- Charges and legal status: McKee faces four counts of aggravated murder and one count of aggravated burglary, has been extradited to Ohio, pleaded not guilty (via counsel Diane Menaschi), and remains jailed. Prosecutors say a conviction could mean life in prison (parole eligibility details cited as minimum 32 years in the report; maximum life without parole also noted). Next court date not yet public.
4) President Trump at the National Prayer Breakfast
- Event: Trump made his sixth appearance at the National Prayer Breakfast, speaking about an hour on topics including religious liberty, voter ID, and political allies.
- Policy pitch: He renewed calls for a national voter ID law, saying it polls strongly and framed opposition as political. He also publicly defended South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem amid criticism over recent immigration/ICE operations in Minnesota (transcript mislabels titles — Noem is governor).
- Tone: Remarks mixed policy pushes with personal asides and humor (e.g., joking about whether he’ll “make it to heaven”). Attendees included lawmakers and prominent figures; the program reportedly featured guests such as El Salvador’s president Nayib Bukele and musician Jelly Roll.
- Messaging: Emphasized religious liberty as a priority and reiterated political grievances against media and opponents.
Notable quotes
- Cameron Guthrie (to whoever has his mother): “We want to hear from you. We need you to reach out… we have to know that you have our mom.”
- Hillary Clinton (on X): “Let's stop the games… If you want this fight, Representative James Comer, let's have it in public. You love to talk about transparency.”
- Rep. James Comer: “The contempt motion is still on the table… This will be their third date that we've given the Clintons and three strikes and you're out.”
- Trump (on voter ID): “A little thing called voter ID. It polls at 97%… it’s called voter identification.”
What to watch / next steps
- Guthrie case: Monitor FBI updates and any family communications; second ransom-related deadline reportedly on Monday; status of suspects/forensic leads.
- Clinton depositions: Recorded depositions set for Feb. 26–27; transcripts/recordings likely to be released — watch for new documentary evidence or leads that could prompt a public hearing.
- Tepe case: Court schedule for Michael McKee, further forensic/NIBIN results, and prosecution filings.
- National politics: Follow-up coverage from the Prayer Breakfast (responses to policy pitches like national voter ID and the political fallout around officials Trump defended).
Quick facts & context
- Savannah Guthrie is an NBC News host; her mother Nancy is missing.
- The Tepe children (ages 3 and 1) were found safe in the home.
- The Clintons had been under subpoena since August; the committee said it will film and release deposition materials.
- The segment was hosted by Megan Kelly on SiriusXM and included several sponsored ad reads (Cozy Earth, Relief Factor, Zin nicotine pouches).
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