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Wisconsin man allegedly killed and dismembered a woman he was on a date with, as per court records and authorities’ statements. Maxwell Anderson, 33, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, and arson in the death of 19-year-old Sade Robinson.
Quick Facts
- Maxwell Anderson, 33, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, and arson in the slaying of Sade Robinson.
- The victim’s 2020 Honda Civic was found by the city’s fire department the morning of April 2, with heavy interior damage from a fire.
- Anderson could be sentenced to life in prison if convicted on the homicide charge.
Authorities relied on text messages, witnesses, surveillance video, and phone-tracking data to build a case against Anderson. A severed leg found has been preliminary identified as belonging to Robinson. Anderson remains at the Milwaukee County Jail in lieu of $5 million bail, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for Monday.
According to the complaint, one of Robinson’s friends reported her missing, and her 2020 Honda Civic was found by the city’s fire department with heavy interior damage from a fire. Investigators also focused on forensic data before charging Anderson, piecing together a timeline of Robinson’s final hours.
Video footage showed Robinson and Anderson dining at a seafood restaurant and later moving to a bar. Cellphone data placed Robinson near Anderson’s residence later that evening, and the victim’s phone appeared to be in the park where the severed leg was found. Investigators also collected video footage showing a man walking away from a burning vehicle and evidence during a search of Anderson’s home.
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