South Milwaukee, Wisconsin – Additional human remains believed to belong to homicide victim Sade Carleena Robinson were discovered along the shores of Lake Michigan in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin early Thursday, the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office reported. Maxwell Anderson, 33, has been arrested and charged on multiple counts relating to Robinson’s death, including mutilating a corpse and arson.
The grim discovery was made by a person walking along a remote stretch of beach in South Milwaukee Thursday morning, where an arm and torso were found, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Residents in the area, like Tapanga Brogdon, were shaken by the news as officers carried a body bag down the cliff towards the lake.
Robinson, a 19-year-old student at Milwaukee Area Technical College pursuing a degree in criminal justice, had dreams of joining the U.S. Air Force. She was last seen on April 1 and reported missing the following day. After a leg was discovered on the lakeshore in Cudahy, additional remains and Robinson’s burnt-out car were found in Milwaukee. This led to the arrest of Maxwell Anderson, who has been charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, and arson in connection with Robinson’s death.
Anderson remains in Milwaukee County Jail on $5 million bail and is set to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on April 22. The Sheriff’s Office expressed their condolences to Robinson’s family and stated their commitment to an ongoing search using a sonar detection boat to scour the lake for additional evidence. Meanwhile, Robinson’s family has launched a GoFundMe account to cover the costs of her memorial service, raising over $52,000 by Friday morning.
Despite the tragedy, Robinson’s mother described the situation as an “ongoing nightmare,” emphasizing the pain and loss that the family continues to endure. Steven Anderson, Maxwell’s father, also released a statement expressing shock and devastation at Robinson’s death before the discovery of additional remains was made public. The community and volunteers have come together in support of Robinson’s family as they seek justice and closure in the wake of this tragic event.