UPDATE: Torso And Arm Found In The Tragic Case Of Sade Robinson In Lake Michigan
MILWAUKEE, WI – A shocking and heart-wrenching chapter has unfolded in the tragic disappearance of 19-year-old Sade Robinson, whose case gripped the Milwaukee community since early April. This Thursday morning, a grim discovery was made along a secluded, tree-lined stretch of beach in South Milwaukee. A torso and an arm believed to belong to Robinson were found near an apartment complex, adding to the eerie findings that punctuated this horrifying tale.
🚨 After the tragic incident with Sade Robinson, it’s clear we need urgent awareness. Similar cases like Lauren Smith-Fields and Asia Maynard show a disturbing trend. Black women facing deadly risks on first online dates. pic.twitter.com/E6xZL0kvBI
— YT: Broken Traditions (@brokentraditi0n) April 20, 2024
Chilling Discovery of Remains
It was a somber day on the beach when additional remains of Robinson were located by an unsuspecting passerby–washed up on the coast. This discovery follows the unsettling find earlier this month when someone discovered a leg, later DNA matched to Robinson, down a bluff in nearby Warnimont Park.
These remains paint a gruesome scene that has shaken locals to their core.
Charges Against Maxwell Anderson
As BOSSIP previously reported, a rapid response by law enforcement, Maxwell Anderson, 33, of Milwaukee, faces charges of first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, and arson. Anderson, apprehended on April 4, just two days after the initial find, is now a central figure in a case that has turned from a missing person investigation into something much more sinister.
Last Sighting Of Sade Robinson And Heartfelt Pleas
Robinson, reported missing by a friend on April 2, was last seen in public on April 1. Surveillance footage from that night shows her at a bar with Anderson. Her burned-out vehicle was discovered hours later the following morning.
The footage of Robinson’s last sighting leads to a flurry of questions about the events of that fateful night.
Sade Robinson was only 19 years old. She was excited to go on a date with 33 year old Maxwell Anderson on April 1st. On April 2 her co-workers called in for a welfare check, then her body parts started showing up through Milwaukee.
He’s a monster. pic.twitter.com/44SUTfDmJb
— AskAubry 🦝 (@ask_aubry) April 18, 2024
Legal Proceedings Take Shape
With the investigation deepening, Maxwell Anderson remains on a $5 million bond. A preliminary examination will take place this coming Monday. Authorities will scrutinize the details of the case and chart the legal path forward.
FOLLOW-UP SEARCH: Investigators back at suspected killer, Maxwell Anderson’s home tonight. This – one day after Sade Robinson’s loved ones turned the front yard pink in her memory. Almost all of the pink items were cleaned up this morning, but the tributes continued to pour in. pic.twitter.com/FW5r4l0YnX
— Kendall Keys (@KendallKeysTV) April 17, 2024
The Suspected Killer’s Father Mourns With A Family’s Anguish
“We are shocked and devastated by her senseless death,” Steven said.
Anderson’s father shared deep sorrow and sympathy for the unimaginable pain of Sade’s family. He spoke to the shaken community with remorse for the family grappling with the actions of his son
“To Sade’s mother and father, words cannot express our sorrow for the incomprehensible pain and grief you are going through,” he said.
No Other Victims Suspected
Amidst the ongoing investigation, law enforcement sources have indicated that they do not believe Maxwell Anderson has other victims. This detail, while providing slight reassurance, does little to mitigate the gravity of the crimes committed.
Community in Mourning
As the Milwaukee community reels from these developments, a collective sense of mourning lingers. Black women are continuing to search for spaces where they can find love safely. This brutal end to a young life is a stark reminder of the dangers lurking in the dating pool. No amount of precautions will truly make the world a safer place as long as violence against women remains normalized and blamed on the victims, especially when they’re Black women.
Even the vulgarity of the violence can’t dim the light of #SadeRobinson, described as “a loving daughter, a cherished sister, and a dear friend.” Let’s hold onto all of our sisters—of every hue & heritage—as so many are killed at the hands of men & rampant, ruthless misogyny. RIP https://t.co/vj93egeBXS pic.twitter.com/AyZnVooAMY
— Rev. & Prof. Cornell William Brooks (@CornellWBrooks) April 13, 2024
Many supporters note Robinson’s case has yet to receive the attention it deserves. However, they continue pushing to keep her story and memory at the forefront of the collective conversation.
The days ahead will no doubt bring more details to light. For now, the city stands in solidarity, mourning a life cut tragically short and seeking justice for Sade Robinson.