MILWAUKEE — A trial is set to begin on May 27 for Maxwell Anderson, a 34-year-old man charged with the gruesome murder and dismemberment of 19-year-old Sade Robinson following their first date in April 2024. Anderson faces multiple charges, including first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, and arson.
Robinson, a Milwaukee resident, was last seen on April 1. Authorities quickly identified Anderson, a former bartender, as a suspect after piecing together the timeline of their encounter. His employment history includes stints at various local bars, including The Rave and Victor’s Nightclub, as well as Twisted Fisherman, the location where the two met.
The investigation initially zeroed in on Anderson’s home, situated near South 39th Street and Oklahoma Avenue. Law enforcement conducted extensive searches at the property, removing kitchen piping and collecting various evidence, including swabs from stains and debris from the basement. These findings were critical in establishing ties between Anderson and Robinson’s death. In the wake of the crime, the house was sold, and the new owners established a memorial for Robinson outside the residence.
Anderson’s past raises questions about his character. He has a history of legal troubles, including past guilty pleas for disorderly conduct, criminal damage, and operating a vehicle under the influence. His previous incidents, particularly those involving violent behavior, are likely to be scrutinized during the trial.
He was apprehended on April 4 during a routine traffic stop a short distance from his home. Currently, Anderson is being held in Milwaukee County Jail with a bond set at $5 million. He has maintained his innocence, pleading not guilty to all charges against him.
If found guilty of first-degree intentional homicide, Anderson faces a mandatory life sentence, a prospect that looms heavily as the trial approaches. The courtroom proceedings are expected to draw significant attention, with various media outlets planning to cover the case extensively.
Details surrounding the circumstances of Robinson’s death continue to emerge, promising a complex trial as both sides prepare to present their evidence. The case has deeply affected the community, with many calling for justice for the young woman tragically lost so soon in her life.