Ross Anderson Makes 1st Court Appearance with Increased Security

Cleveland (WDEF) – A former Cleveland city firefighter accused of double homicide makes his first appearance in court Monday morning.

31-year old Ross Anderson stands accused of killing his 30 year old girlfriend Rachel Johnson and her five year old son.

Both were found shot to death inside a rental home on Hillview Drive back on December 6th.

According to our news paper partners– the Daily Banner, Anderson admitted to committing the crime to authorities in Rutherford County.

Tensions are so high that bailiffs are making sure Anderson is the last person arraigned this morning for his own protection.