MILWAUKEE — On Friday, jurors found Maxwell Anderson guilty of first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, hiding a corpse, and arson in the 2024 death of 19-year-old Sade Robinson.
The verdict came on Day 9 of the trial, after the jury continued deliberations on Friday, which lasted just over 20 minutes before they returned to court, where the verdict was read.
After the verdict was read, the judge ordered a pre-sentence investigation and set a sentencing date for Aug. 15 at 10 a.m., before adjourning court just after 9:20 a.m.
Robinson’s family could be seen exiting the courtroom and embracing each other in the hallway after hearing the guilty verdict.
Her family was in court for all nine days of the trial, watching witness testimony, which also included evidence that at times was disturbing and graphic.
WATCH LIVE: Jury finds Maxwell Anderson guilty on all counts
On Thursday, both the prosecution and defense rested their cases. The defense rested its case without calling any witnesses to the stand, meaning Anderson will not testify. The defense also made a motion to dismiss all charges in the case, which the judge denied.
Watch: Attorney breaks down closing arguments, timeline for Maxwell Anderson verdict
Attorney breaks down closing arguments, timeline for Maxwell Anderson verdict
Day 8 of the trial also wrapped up with jury instructions and jury deliberations, which lasted until 5 p.m. and were set to resume Friday.
To read the full updates from Thursday, click here.
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