Life Sentence for Milwaukee Murderer

A man found guilty of murdering and dismembering a 19-year-old college student in Milwaukee has been sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole.

Maxwell Anderson, 34, received his conviction in June for the death of Sade Robinson, a student who was killed after their first date. Following this tragic event, it was reported that Anderson not only took her life but also dismembered her body and disposed of it, along with burning her car. He maintained his innocence leading up to the sentencing.

Robinson was an employee at a pizza restaurant on Milwaukee’s east side and was close to graduating from Milwaukee Area Technical College with a degree in criminal justice. She and Anderson had their first date on April 1, 2024.

During the sentencing, Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Laura Clyvello imposed a life sentence for first-degree murder, along with additional penalties for mutilation and concealment of a body. The judge stated that Anderson’s actions represented one of the most egregious cases of murder she had witnessed in her court, warranting the harshest penalty. She expressed that giving true justice was beyond her reach, acknowledging the profound suffering caused by the crime.

In a statement released on X, Milwaukee County executive David Crowley referred to the ruling as a milestone towards justice for Robinson, emphasizing that while the verdict cannot erase the family’s grief, it does offer a sense of accountability.

Robinson’s parents addressed Anderson during the sentencing, with her father, Carlos Robinson, expressing that those who commit such acts deserve no mercy, suggesting that death would be an easy way out for him. He felt that the punishment should reflect the suffering inflicted on their daughter.

Her mother, Sheena Scarbro, voiced her disdain for Anderson’s actions, conveying a strong desire for him to face the consequences of his acts and expressing sorrow that her daughter crossed paths with someone like him.

Anderson, while expressing condolences to Robinson’s family, maintained his innocence and mentioned his intention to appeal the verdict.