Maxwell Anderson (June 2)
MILWAUKEE - Maxwell Anderson, the man found guilty of murdering and dismembering Sade Robinson, has had his sentencing date changed.
What we know:
Online court records show the sentencing hearing has been bumped up to Aug. 1, while it was originally scheduled for Aug. 18. A prosecutor being unavailable on the original sentencing date.
Attorneys representing Anderson’s and Robinson’s families appeared in a virtual status conference on Wednesday, June 18, where the sentencing was discussed.
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Earlier this month, a jury found Anderson guilty of killing and dismembering Robinson after a days-long trial. The jury found him guilty of first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, hiding a corpse and arson of property other than a building.
The backstory:
Prosecutors said Anderson and Robinson showed up at a Menomonee Valley bar on April 1, 2024 – the night she was last seen or heard from. The next day, Robinson's burned-out car was found near 30th and Lisbon in Milwaukee. Surveillance photos show a man investigators believe is Anderson walking away from the area, and who was later seen on a bus heading back towards his home on the city's south side.
Maxwell Anderson found guilty; juror discusses trial, verdict
Maxwell Anderson was convicted on Friday of killing and dismembering Sade Robinson. One juror told FOX6 News the decision was "easy."
Anderson had planned to kill Robinson weeks before her death, according to a statement from a "confidential informant" noted in court filings FOX6 News obtained. A search warrant also revealed prosecutors believe Anderson tried to cover up Robinson's death with a text message.
What's next:
A motion hearing is scheduled for Aug. 15.
The Source: Information in this report is from the Wisconsin Circuit Court and prior FOX6 coverage.