MILWAUKEE — Maxwell Anderson was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of extended supervision Friday for the homicide of 19-year-old Sade Robinson following a first date in 2024.
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In June, a jury found Anderson guilty of first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, hiding a corpse and arson in the killing of Robinson. The verdict came on the ninth day of the trial after less than an hour of jury deliberations.
During Friday’s sentencing hearing, several people spoke, including Robinson’s mother and Anderson’s father. Anderson also spoke on his own behalf, in which he maintained his innocence.
Watch: Man convicted of killing Sade Robinson to be sentenced in court Friday
When delivering the sentence, Judge Laura Crivello spoke on the gruesome nature of the crime, saying that Anderson stole “a shining light” from those who knew Robinson.
The judge set a restitution hearing for Sept. 4 at 10:30 a.m.
Anderson can appeal the sentencing.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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