Man accused of killing ex-wife, 2 children pleads not guilty to murder charges

PHOENIX (KSAZ) - A well-known chef and motivational speaker accused of killing his estranged wife and two children on Christmas Day pleaded not guilty to murder charges.

Anthony Milan Ross is accused of shooting his ex-wife and two children on Christmas Day at their apartment complex in Phoenix.

Police say Ross shot his wife, Iris, after she came to pick up the children, gunning her down as she ran from their apartment.

After shooting his ex-wife, police say Ross went back inside the apartment and shot his two children, ages 10 months and 11 years old.

Ross pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder.