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DNA testing confirms arm found at Illinois beach was that of Sade Robinson

Sade Robinson
Posted at 4:32 PM, Jun 18, 2024

MILWAUKEE — DNA testing has confirmed the arm found last month on a beach in Waukegan, Illinois, was that of 19-year-old Sade Robinson, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office.

The 19-year-old was killed and dismembered after a first date in April.

Sade Robinson

Maxwell Anderson, the man accused of killing and mutilating the 19-year-old, is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilating a corpse, and arson of property other than a building.

According to a press release from the Swanigan Firm, Sheena Scarbrough, the mother of Sade Robinson, "is devastated and feels like her heart is being cut out as she is constantly tortured by the accumulating news of her daughter’s heinous murder."

According to a release from the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office, the investigation into Robinson’s death –in partnership with other local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies is ongoing.

They say their thoughts and prayers continue to go out to Ms. Robinson’s family.

Anderson remains in jail awaiting trial.


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