In the second half of the championship game, Monique excuses herself and returns to the hotel room. Asked “why” she left the game, Spencer tells friends Monique is upset about something involving her ex-husband. Friends and family tell investigators how Monique’s ex-husband McKee had been abusive and made numerous threats on her life during and after their marriage. Friends and family also tell investigators that McKee would force Monique into unwanted sex and strangulation. McKee tells Monique he can kill her any time he wants; he will buy the house right next door to her, and she is always going to be his wife.