The mother of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard, who has been missing since early October, was arrested Friday by Santa Barbara County sheriff’s deputies, but officials said the arrest was unrelated to her daughter’s disappearance. 

The mother of 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard, who has been missing since early October, was arrested Friday by Santa Barbara County sheriff&rsquo;s deputies, but officials said the arrest was unrelated to her daughter&rsquo;s disappearance.&nbsp;

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Nancy Grace dives deep into the day’s most shocking crimes and asks the tough questions in her new daily podcast – Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. Nancy Grace had a perfect conviction record during her decade as a prosecutor and used her TV show to find missing people, fugitives on the run and unseen clues. Now, she will use the power of her huge social media following and the immediacy of the internet to deliver daily bombshells!

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Ashlee Buzzard Arrested Amid Ongoing Search for Missing Daughter Melodee | Crime Alert 6AM 11.09.25

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An Illinois surgeon accused of gunning down his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, and her husband, the father of their two young children, Spencer Tepe, allegedly threatened to kill Monique nearly a decade ago on “multiple occasions” during their brief marriage.

Police arrested Michael D. McKee, 39, at a Chick-fil-A in Rockford, Illinois, on January 10, 2026, and charged him with two counts of murder in the deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe. Authorities then upgraded the charges against McKee, who now faces premeditated aggravated murder.

Police report they have the suspect's vehicle on neighborhood video surveillance in the couple's Ohio neighborhood, arriving just before the murders and leaving shortly after.

A search warrant of McKee's luxury Chicago condo results in multiple weapons being found, with one of those weapons preliminarily matching evidence through ballistic testing to the Tepe murder scene.

Twelve weeks before McKee is accused of murder, he is sued for malpractice by a Nevada man who claims McKee went into hiding or just disappeared, so he couldn't be served with legal documents papers.

Nevada lawyer Dan Laird files the suit, but serving McKee was nearly impossible, as the surgery group he works for gives the attorney a fake address, and the phone number issued by the state medical board for McKee is a fax machine.

Joining Nancy Grace:
Randy Kessler - Atlanta Trial Lawyer, Emory Law School Professor, Past Chair ABA Family Law Section, and Author of "Divorce, Protect Yourself, Your Kids and Your Future;" Instagram: @rkessler23, X: @GADivorce
Dr. Bethany Marshall -  Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker," and featured in hit show "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall; Instagram & TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive
Koa Lorimor - Former Army Sniper   
Dr. Thomas Coyne - Chief Medical Examiner, District 2 Medical Examiner's Office, State of Florida; Forensic Pathologist, Neuropathologist, Toxicologist; X: @DrTMCoyne
Susan Hendricks - Journalist, Author: “Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi;" IG @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks    
Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories' 

An Illinois surgeon accused of gunning down his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, and her husband, the father of their two young children, Spencer Tepe, allegedly threatened to kill Monique nearly a decade ago on &ldquo;multiple occasions&rdquo; during their brief marriage.
Police arrested Michael D. McKee, 39, at a Chick-fil-A in Rockford, Illinois, on January 10, 2026, and charged him with two counts of murder in the deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe. Authorities then upgraded the charges against McKee, who now faces premeditated aggravated murder.
Police report they have the suspect's vehicle on neighborhood video surveillance in the couple's Ohio neighborhood, arriving just before the murders and leaving shortly after.
A search warrant of McKee's luxury Chicago condo results in multiple weapons being found, with one of those weapons preliminarily matching evidence through ballistic testing to the Tepe murder scene.
Twelve weeks before McKee is accused of murder, he is sued for malpractice by a Nevada man who claims McKee went into hiding or just disappeared, so he couldn't be served with legal documents papers.
Nevada lawyer Dan Laird files the suit, but serving McKee was nearly impossible, as the surgery group he works for gives the attorney a fake address, and the phone number issued by the state medical board for McKee is a fax machine.
Joining Nancy Grace:
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.KSFamilyLaw.com">Randy Kessler</a> - Atlanta Trial Lawyer, Emory Law School Professor, Past Chair ABA Family Law Section, and Author of "Divorce, Protect Yourself, Your Kids and Your Future;" Instagram: @rkessler23, X: @GADivorce</li>
<li><a href="http://www.drbethanymarshall.com">Dr. Bethany Marshall</a> -&nbsp; Psychoanalyst, Author: "Deal Breaker," and featured in hit show "Paris in Love" on Peacock; Instagram &amp; TikTok: drbethanymarshall; Instagram &amp; TikTok: drbethanymarshall, X: @DrBethanyLive</li>
<li>Koa Lorimor - Former Army Sniper&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dr. Thomas Coyne - Chief Medical Examiner, District 2 Medical Examiner's Office, State of Florida; Forensic Pathologist, Neuropathologist, Toxicologist; X: @DrTMCoyne</li>
<li>Susan Hendricks - Journalist, Author: &ldquo;Down the Hill: My Descent into the Double Murder in Delphi;" IG @susan_hendricks X @SusanHendicks&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dave Mack - Investigative Reporter, 'Crime Stories'&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

MONSTER MARRIAGE: ICY THREATS SURGEON MADE YEARS BEFORE KILLING EX-WIFE & NEW HUBBY , COPS

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A dad blames his ex-wife for their son's road rage murder; he's suing the mom claiming raising her middle at another car finger put their 6yo in the crosshairs. 

A grave insult for a slain Arkansas mom: she's buried alone, as her abusive ex claims their twins bodies following a triple shooting. Plus, a gym floor face off goes from thrusts to cuffs. Jennifer Gould reports.

A dad blames his ex-wife for their son's road rage murder; he's suing the mom claiming raising her middle at another car finger put their 6yo in the crosshairs.&nbsp;
A grave insult for a slain Arkansas mom: she's buried alone, as her abusive ex claims their twins bodies following a triple shooting. Plus, a gym floor face off goes from thrusts to cuffs. Jennifer Gould reports.

Father's Fury: Dad Sues Ex for Son's Road Rage Execution; Claims Her Middle Finger Doomed 6yo| Crime Alert 6AM 01.15.2026

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Barry Morphew returns to the Alamosa County court to formally face murder charges for the second time.

Morphew is soft-spoken in a cream-colored sweater and light-wash jeans, sitting next to attorneys David Beller and Jane Fisher-Byrialsen. His daughters, Mallory and Macy, sat behind him in the first row. 

Beller enters a not guilty plea on Morphew's behalf.

Maintaining his innocence in his wife’s murder, Morphew waives his right to a speedy trial. Defense attorneys and prosecutors, agreeing on the large amounts of data, anticipate that the length of the proceedings requires more time to prepare.

The judge sets October 13 for Morphew’s jury trial; it is expected to run up to six weeks.

Barry Morphew was originally charged with the murder of his wife in May 2021, but the case was dropped days before trial, after the judge barred prosecutors from calling key witnesses to the State's case, for failing to follow rules in turning over evidence.

Former 11th Judicial District Attorney Linda Stanley was later disbarred by the Colorado Supreme Court for significant ethical misconduct. Stanley made inappropriate comments in the media and even improperly investigated the judge in the case.

Her actions compromised the Morphew prosecution and led to disciplinary action.

Joining Nancy Grace today:
Mark Tate - Trial Lawyer, The Tate Law Group
Caryn Stark -  Forensic Psychologist; Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice  
Scott Eicher - Digital Forensics Expert, Founding Member of the FBI’s Cellular Analysis Survey Team (C.A.S.T); Historical Cellular Analysis Expert; Currently with Precision Cellular Analysis Handling Criminal, Defense and Civil Cases
Dr. William Morrone  - Medical Examiner, Toxicologist, Pathologist, Opioid Treatment Expert, Author: “American Narcan: Naloxone & Heroin-Fentanyl Associated Mortality”
Gregory Nieto - Reporter, Fox 31 Denver - KDVR; X: greg_nieto, IG: nwzdude
 Dave Mack - 'Crime Stories'  Investigative Reporter

Barry Morphew returns to the Alamosa County court to formally face murder charges for the second time.
Morphew is soft-spoken in a cream-colored sweater and light-wash jeans, sitting next to attorneys David Beller and Jane Fisher-Byrialsen. His daughters, Mallory and Macy, sat behind him in the first row.&nbsp;
Beller enters a not guilty plea on Morphew's behalf.
Maintaining his innocence in his wife&rsquo;s murder, Morphew waives his right to a speedy trial. Defense attorneys and prosecutors, agreeing on the large amounts of data, anticipate that the length of the proceedings requires more time to prepare.
The judge sets October 13 for Morphew&rsquo;s jury trial; it is expected to run up to six weeks.
Barry Morphew was originally charged with the murder of his wife in May 2021, but the case was dropped days before trial, after the judge barred prosecutors from calling key witnesses to the State's case, for failing to follow rules in turning over evidence.
Former 11th Judicial District Attorney Linda Stanley was later disbarred by the Colorado Supreme Court for&nbsp;significant ethical misconduct. Stanley made inappropriate comments in the media and even improperly investigated the judge in the case.
Her actions compromised the Morphew prosecution and led to disciplinary action.
Joining Nancy Grace today:
<ul>
<li>Mark Tate - Trial Lawyer, The Tate Law Group</li>
<li><a href="https://www.carynstark.com">Caryn Stark</a> -&nbsp; Forensic Psychologist; Instagram: carynpsych, FB: Caryn Stark Private Practice&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li><a href="http://pcaexperts.com">Scott Eicher</a> - Digital Forensics Expert, Founding Member of the FBI&rsquo;s Cellular Analysis Survey Team (C.A.S.T); Historical Cellular Analysis Expert; Currently with Precision Cellular Analysis Handling Criminal, Defense and Civil Cases</li>
<li>Dr. William Morrone&nbsp; - Medical Examiner, Toxicologist, Pathologist, Opioid Treatment Expert, Author: &ldquo;American Narcan: Naloxone &amp; Heroin-Fentanyl Associated Mortality&rdquo;</li>
<li><a href="kdvr.com">Gregory Nieto</a> - Reporter, Fox 31 Denver - KDVR; X: greg_nieto, IG: nwzdude</li>
<li>&nbsp;Dave Mack - 'Crime Stories'  Investigative Reporter</li>
</ul>

MOM Suzanne Morphew's Body Found in "The Boneyard" Dump: HUSBAND, 'I DIDN'T DO IT"

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Ashlee Buzzard Arrested Amid Ongoing Search for Missing Daughter Melodee | Crime Alert 6AM 11.09.25

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