Chef Sentenced To Death For Christmas Day Triple Murder Of Family

A former celebrity chef has been sentenced to death following the 2017 murders of his ex-wife and their two young children. Anthony Milan Ross, once a prominent figure in the plant-based cooking world, was convicted of killing Iris Ross, their 11-year-old son Nigel, and their 10-month-old daughter Anora during a Christmas Day shooting spree at a Phoenix apartment complex.

The case gained nationwide attention due to the timing and the chilling digital trail Ross left behind. Just one day before the triple homicide, Ross posted a video to social media showing him and his son Nigel singing "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town." Investigators later determined that Ross gunned down his ex-wife in the complex courtyard before killing the children inside an apartment and engaging in a six-hour standoff with police.

This sentencing concludes a lengthy legal process that saw the defendant fluctuate between representing himself and utilizing court-appointed counsel. Witnesses during the trial described a history of domestic tension and a traumatic scene that traumatized neighbors and first responders. The jury’s decision to impose the death penalty reflects the brutality of the crimes committed against his own family members.

Moving forward, the case serves as a somber reminder of the volatility involving domestic violence during the holiday season. While Ross’s defense team may attempt further appeals, the capital sentence marks a definitive end to the criminal trial of a man who once built a career on health and wellness.

This story was originally reported by People.com.