MILWAUKEE — Four jurors who found Maxwell Anderson guilty of killing and dismembering Sade Robinson say the evidence was overwhelming, but the experience took a heavy mental toll.
"Ultimately, the evidence and our common sense brought us to a conclusion," said Marilynn Klemstein, one of four first-time jurors who spoke with me in their first TV interview after the verdict.
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The jury found Anderson guilty on all charges related to the killing and dismemberment of Robinson in April 2024.
"You're just barraged with information for hours per day," said Rebecca Breunig.
"Just very mentally draining. I'm just drained," said Melissa Blascoe.
The jurors described the two-week trial as emotionally taxing and difficult to process.
"It is a sense of relief, you know, at least we've done as much as we can for the family. At least they know he's going to be rotting for the rest of the time, but for me personally — you know you saw some things you never planned on seeing. This wasn't TV, this wasn't a movie. I just want to get some things out of my head," said Ruben Phillips.
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After hearing all the evidence presented by both prosecution and defense, the jurors were united in their decision.
"Evil. That's the only way to describe it," Phillips said.
The jurors expressed gratitude to investigators and witnesses who helped bring clarity to the case.
"It did move faster than I had expected, but ultimately we all saw the same evidence and we were able to agree that he was guilty on all four counts," said Klemstein.
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"Really, the only hesitation that we had was for the first count, whether it was intentional or unintentional, and it was a pretty quick conversation of just saying the facts came together and we all quickly agreed," Blascoe said.
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While none of the jurors were initially excited about serving on jury duty, they found meaning in helping bring closure to Robinson's family.
"It gave me renewed hope in the system, and I'm happy I did my part in it," said Phillips.
Anderson will be back in court for sentencing on Aug. 15 at 10 a.m
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