The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office is disputing what it calls “false information” about the home and case of Maxwell Anderson, the Wisconsin bartender accused of dismembering and killing college student Sade Robinson.
“Please see the provided brief about the criminal case against Maxwell Anderson for the April murder of Sade Robinson,” the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office shared on Facebook on May 3.
“In addition to some specifics about the ongoing investigation, we hope to provide some clarification that may assist everyone who cared for Ms. Robinson and still cares for her family and loved ones, in avoiding unknowingly sharing misinformation.”
Anderson is confronting criminal charges in connection to the death and dismemberment of Robinson, who vanished after going on a “first date” with him in Milwaukee, according to a criminal complaint. He has denied the accusations, which were based on cellular phone evidence.
Some of Robinson’s body parts were found scattered in the Milwaukee area, and her burned car was discovered on a Milwaukee street, Sheriff’s officials previously stated. They announced in their press release on May 3 that additional searches, including using sonar, have been unsuccessful.
Here’s what you need to know:
The Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office States that a Non-Profit Maritime Search & Rescue Team Was Unsuccessful in finding More of Sade Robinson’s Body Parts
Mugshot/GettyMaxwell Anderson.
In the release, the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office wrote that it had “continued its ongoing search this week for the remains of Sade Robinson, a 19-year-old Milwaukee woman murdered and dismembered in early April. A suspect in Ms. Robinson’s homicide, 33-year-old Maxwell Anderson, also of Milwaukee, remains in custody in the Milwaukee County Jail, on $5 million bond.”
A Monday search, “conducted at MCSO’s request by Bruce’s Legacy, a non-profit maritime search and rescue team, took place in Warnimont Park, on the shore of Lake Michigan, where Ms. Robinson’s severed leg was discovered in early April.”
According to the release, the search – “the second in recent weeks by Bruce’s Legacy, with the organization’s specialized sonar underwater detection equipment – yielded no more of Ms. Robinson’s remains, unfortunately.”
The sheriff’s office said: “Our prayers continue for Ms. Robinson’s family and loved ones.”
The Sheriff’s Office States It Wanted to “Clear Up Several Misconceptions’
Criminal complaintMaxwell Anderson.
The Sheriff’s Office then wrote that it wanted to “take this opportunity to clear up several misconceptions about the status of this investigation and related information. Contrary to social media chatter” the department says:
“MCSO has not slowed down or discontinued this investigation. On the contrary, a dedicated team of detectives – the same team that built the criminal case against Anderson, continues to work the case, seek, and sort through leads and tips about potential evidence.”
“Anderson has not been out of custody at all since he was first arrested for Ms. Robinson’s murder.”
The Sheriff's Office did not 'allow' Anderson's family or anyone to inappropriately enter the suspect's home. The investigative team, with help from state and federal officials, has searched the home and property multiple times with court-issued warrants to find evidence. After the warrants were fulfilled and evidence gathered, authorized people were allowed to enter the home and remove personal property, without harming the investigation.
The criminal investigation won't be affected if Anderson's home is sold. If investigators need to re-enter the home, they will get another search warrant and do so, regardless of who owns the home.
The MCSO appreciates the public interest, support for Ms. Robinson's family, and encouragement to continue investigating and searching. They also extend sympathies and prayers to Ms. Robinson's family and loved ones.
