Police have finally arrested a suspect in Dr. Spencer Tepe and Monique Tepe‘s murders … with officials taking a man named Michael McKee into custody, who is reportedly Monique’s ex-husband.

The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office in Illinois tells TMZ … McKee was booked early today and is on an out-of-state hold.

We’ve obtained McKee’s mug shot … and, he’s staring straight into the camera with no expression — hair a mess and a pair of thick glasses on his face.

According to 10TV — a local Ohio outlet which is citing court records — police filed an arrest warrant for McKee after tracing his car on the night of the murders using surveillance footage.

Cops reportedly say the vehicle arrived in the area shortly before and left shortly after the killings. Online records say he’s now facing 2 murder charges.

As you know … the Tepes were killed in the early morning hours of December 30 and found by concerned friends hours later — and, we shared the harrowing 911 audio with you which captured the intensity of the scene.

Police released video of a person of interest walking near the Tepes house around the time the two were killed … and asked the public for any help identifying that person.

The Tepes had two young children — a four-year-old and a one-year-old — both of whom were unharmed and are staying with family members in the aftermath of the slayings.

Melissa Gilbert denounced child sex abuse weeks before her husband, Timothy Busfield, was charged in a criminal complaint accusing him of criminal sexual contact with a minor and child abuse.

Gilbert’s condemnation of such activities came via a Nov. 15 Instagram post in which she reflected on a troubling fact about her days on “Little House on the Prairie.”

She noted that her character was scripted to fall in love with a years-older love interest, played by Dean Butler, and she said she now knows how inappropriate it was. The pair had an 8-year age gap.

She continued … “Thank God my mom and Michael and so many others were there to make sure I was safe. Can you imagine if I hadn’t had them all?”

She also called out Megyn Kelly for her comments that Jeffrey Epstein “was into the barely legal type” while seemingly debating his status as a pedophile.

We told you all about the Timothy Busfield development — Melissa’s husband was accused of sexually abusing underage boys who were child actors on “The Cleaning Lady” while he was directing it. An investigation into Busfield commenced in November 2024, and a warrant for his arrest was issued Friday.

However, during a police interview, Busfield told detectives the show’s lead actress, Elodie Yung, claimed the mom of the 2 boys wanted revenge for her kids not being invited back for the show’s final season.

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Whether you need a new Echo, Kindle, Amazon Fire or a new TV … Amazon’s got you covered with their own innovative line of electronics to make life just a little bit easier.

From a kitchen TV that allows you to look up recipes and watch your favorite show … to tablets to keep the kids busy, these electronics not only come in at a great price point, but will delivered with Amazon’s fast and free shipping too!

Bring the ease into dinner time with the all-new Amazon Echo Show 15.

With a stunning 15.6″ Full-HD (1080p) smart display that’s perfect for your kitchen and ready to show you more, the Amazon Echo Show 15 uses customizable widgets to keep your day on track … watch your favorite shows via Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube, Apple TV and more … and enjoy natural video calling, with 3.3x zoom and wide field of view.

You can also control smart devices with your voice or a few taps using the smart home dashboard … and brighten your space by turning your home screen into a stylish digital photo frame that displays your favorite memories.

For a more compact option, simplify your smart home with the Amazon Echo Show 8.

Amazon’s Echo Show 8 makes entertainment more immersive thanks to spatial audio and an 8″ HD touchscreen. Video calling is crisper with high-quality sound and a 13 MP camera, and your home is more connected than ever with the built-in smart home hub.

Watch your favorite titles on Prime Video, Netflix, Fire TV Channels, and more comes with an HD display and room-filling spatial audio and ask Alexa to stream Amazon Music, Apple Music, or Spotify. Manage cameras, lights, and more using the display or your voice, or activate routines via motion. Also supports connectivity via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.

“Alexa is incredibly versatile: I can ask her to play music, read me the news, control the lights in the house, and even remind me of important tasks. I love how it recognizes my commands quickly and accurately, even when there is background noise. Additionally, the sound quality is excellent for a device of its size,” one five-star reviewer wrote. “What has impressed me most is how easy it makes my day to day life.”

Enjoy an immersive audio experience with the Amazon Echo Studio.

With Echo Studio’s new spatial audio processing technology, you can get a wider and more immersive audio experience. Its 5 speakers produce powerful bass with improved clarity, dynamic midrange, and crisp highs, and Dolby Atmos technology adds space, clarity, and depth.

You can also continue to use your voice to control your music, allowing you to stream songs from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Pandora, Tidal, and more. With Amazon Music HD, enjoy access to 90 million songs in lossless audio formats, like HD or Ultra HD, and select songs in spatial audio formats like Dolby Atmos.

“The Echo Studio is a quantum leap from any other speaker that Amazon has produced to date. Everything else sounds like a transistor radio in comparison,” one satisfied customer wrote. “The sound separation is fantastic and you can actually feel the bass at higher volume levels.”

Change your listening experience with the best sounding Amazon Echo Dot yet.

Enjoy an improved audio experience compared to any previous Echo Dot with Alexa for clearer vocals, deeper bass and vibrant sound in any room. Play music, audiobooks, and podcasts from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and others or via Bluetooth throughout your home.

Alexa is also better than ever — just ask! Whether you want weather updates or to set hands-free timers, get answers to your questions, hear jokes, or just need few extra minutes in the morning, Alexa’s your girl. It also pairs with all other Echo devices in your home, as well as the Amazon Smart Thermostat.

One five-star reviewer is loving their Echo Dot, writing that it not only works easy but the voice recognition system is “very good” too.

“I love the design and the size. Perfect to set alarms, reminders, play music and everything you need,” they wrote. “The response time works perfectly for me. The brightness is perfect to have it in your bedroom.”

Reach your reading goals with the new Amazon Kindle.

The lightest and most compact Kindle, Amazon’s latest reading device not features a brighter front light at max setting, it has a higher contrast ratio, and faster page turns for an enhanced reading experience. Read comfortably with a 6″ glare-free display, adjustable front light — now 25% brighter at max setting — and dark mode.

The latest Kindle allows for even more reading time too, allowing you to get 6 weeks of battery life on a single charge. You can also take your library with you, thanks to 16 GB storage, which holds thousands of books.

One satisfied customer loves how versatile this Kindle is, writing, “The ultimate e-reader for anyone who loves reading on the go. It’s incredibly lightweight and compact, making it easy to carry in my bag or even a large pocket. The glare-free display is perfect for reading outdoors in the sun, and the adjustable front light ensures I can read comfortably in any lighting, day or night.”

When inspiration strikes, turn to the Amazon Kindle Scribe!

A Kindle and a notebook, all in one, the redesigned Amazon Kindle Scribe features a flush-front display with uniform white borders and an upgraded Premium Pen, that feels like you’re writing on paper.

It also features a built-in notebook, allowing you to create meeting notes and to-do lists, or journal all in one place. Convert handwritten notes to text and email them to yourself or your contacts, and easily summarize and refine your notes with new built-in AI notebook tools.

You can also read and write in any light, thanks to the 10.2″ glare-free, 300 ppi front-lit display, which is designed for reading and writing anytime, indoors and out. The included Premium Pen is easy use too — no need to set up or charge, just start writing. It’s upgraded design, shortcut button and soft eraser provide a perfect writing companion.

“The Kindle Scribe offers a much softer, quieter experience that feels natural and enjoyable. The reading experience is also absolutely amazing,” one satisfied customer wrote.

Get the little ones in on the fun with Amazon’s Fire 7 Kids tablet.

This full-featured tablet for kids ages 3-7 includes Amazon Kids+ content, and a Kid-Proof Case with a built-in stand. Coming complete with 2 year worry-free warranty, Amazon promises customers that if it breaks, return it and they’ll replace it for free for 2 years.

This tablet also features content kids love thanks to a 6-month subscription to Amazon Kids+: the only service with thousands of ad-free books, games, videos, apps and Alexa skills from brands like Disney, Nickelodeon and PBS Kids.

This tablet is easy to use, not just for the kiddos, but for parents too, with its Parent Dashboard allowing you to filter content based on child’s age, set educational goals and time limits, and grant access to additional content like Netflix and Disney+.

One happy parent is loving this tablet for their kids, writing, “The Kids Kindle is a fantastic device that makes reading fun and engaging for children. The parental controls give peace of mind, and the included kid-friendly content is perfect for fostering a love of reading. Its durable case and worry-free guarantee make it ideal for young users.”

Become a master of multi-tasking with the Amazon Echo Hub.

An easy-to-use Alexa-enabled control panel for your smart home devices, the Amazon Echo Hub helps you control lights, smart plugs, camera feeds, and more. Customize the controls and widgets displayed on your dashboard to quickly adjust devices, view cameras, start routines, and more.

The Amazon Echo Hub works with thousands of Alexa compatible devices, including connected locks, thermostats, speakers, and more. WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, Matter, Sidewalk and Thread devices sync seamlessly with the built-in smart home hub.

The Echo Hub also serves as a security system, allowing you to arm and disarm your compatible security system. Use the Alexa app and compatible cameras, locks, alarms, and sensors to check in while you’re out.

It’s easy to install too, and can be wall mounted anywhere you have an outlet. Use in-wall cable pass throughs or a power-over-ethernet adapter to hide cables. Also compatible with table-top stand.

Elevate your entertainment experience with the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max.

Thanks to a powerful processor, this power stick makes it’s app lightning-fast and navigating it even more seamless.

Users can now Play Xbox games with no console required, stream Forza Motorsport, Starfield, Palworld, and discover hundreds of other high-quality games directly on your Fire TV Stick 4K Max with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate via cloud gaming.

This Firestick is also smarter, making finding movies by actor, plot, and even iconic quotes super easy thanks to AI-powered Fire TV Search. The first-ever streaming stick with Fire TV Ambient Experience, you can now display over 2,000 pieces of museum-quality art and photography.

“I recently upgraded to the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with my decision! This newest model is not only sleek and stylish but also packs a punch with top-of-the-line performance,” one satisfied customer wrote. “The Wi-Fi 6E support means buffering is a thing of the past; streaming in 4K is seamless and incredibly smooth.”

Bring movies and shows to life with the Amazon Fire TV 43″ 4-Series 4K UHD smart TV.

With support for vivid 4K Ultra HD, HDR 10, HLG, and Dolby Digital Plus, this Amazon Fire TV allows you to watch all your favorites like never before.

4K Ultra HD, HDR 10, and HLG deliver a clearer and more vibrant picture with brighter colors compared to 1080p Full HD. And because this is an Amazon device, Alexa is including in the mix — just press and ask to easily find, launch, and control your content, or check the weather, sports scores, and more.

You can also use the 4 HDMI inputs to connect all your gaming, cable and audio equipment.

The best part? It’s easy to setup, at least according to a host of satisfied customers, with one reviewer writing, “TV was really easy to set up. Most delicate part was attaching the legs, but it was easy enough with a Phillips screwdriver. The picture quality is great. Highly recommend for the price.”