Maxwell Anderson received a life sentence for the murder of Sade Robinson.
Maxwell Anderson, a 34-year-old man, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on August 1, 2025, for the gruesome murder of 19-year-old Sade Carleena Robinson in Milwaukee. The crime, which occurred in March 2024, shocked the community due to its violent nature and highlighted ongoing violence against Black women and girls.
Anderson was found guilty by a jury on June 6, 2025, of first-degree intentional homicide, mutilation of a corpse, and arson related to the killing. He was also convicted of dismembering Robinson's body and setting her car on fire.
The killing occurred after Anderson and Robinson went on a first date at a Milwaukee restaurant. Robinson was reported missing shortly after the date, and her remains were later found scattered.
At the sentencing hearing, multiple members of Robinson's family spoke, including her father, Carlos Robinson. In a heart-wrenching statement, he expressed his feelings about losing his daughter in such a horrific manner.
During the hearing, Anderson expressed hope for true justice. However, he also spoke on his own behalf, maintaining his innocence. He has since announced plans to appeal the conviction.
In a moving impact statement during the sentencing hearing, Robinson's mother condemned Anderson for his actions and expressed the deep pain caused by the crime. She called for justice for her daughter and for other Black women and girls who have fallen victim to violence.
On Friday, Robinson's family also asked people in Milwaukee to wear her favorite color, pink, in her honor. The community came together to remember the young woman and to stand against violence.
The case of Maxwell Anderson's brutal murder of Sade Robinson has been a highly publicized tragedy in Milwaukee. The sentencing marks the end of the legal proceedings, but the pain and grief experienced by Robinson's family and the community will continue.
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[2] Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. (2025, August 1). Maxwell Anderson sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Sade Robinson. Retrieved from https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2025/08/01/maxwell-anderson-sentenced-life-prison-sade-robinson-murder/
[3] CBS 58. (2025, June 6). Maxwell Anderson found guilty of murdering Sade Robinson in Milwaukee. Retrieved from https://www.cbs58.com/news/maxwell-anderson-found-guilty-of-murdering-sade-robinson-in-milwaukee
[4] FOX6 News. (2025, June 6). Maxwell Anderson found guilty of murdering Sade Robinson in Milwaukee. Retrieved from https://www.fox6now.com/news/maxwell-anderson-found-guilty-of-murdering-sade-robinson-in-milwaukee
The sentencing of Maxwell Anderson for the murder of Sade Robinson has been a topic of general news, with coverage in crime-and-justice, politics, and war-and-conflicts sections of various media outlets. The brutal murder of Robinson, a 19-year-old woman, has raised concerns about ongoing violence against Black women and girls in the community, becoming a focal point in wider discussions about societal issues.
