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Milwaukee Bartender Charged in Arson Murder of Girlfriend

2/21/2026

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Maxwell Anderson, a bartender who dated 19-year-old Sade Robinson, was charged with her murder in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Investigators began after Sade Robinson's charred car was found in April 2024, with Detective Jo Donner determining the fire was arson and noting the purse remained intact.
An experiment with a deputy of similar height showed the last driver was at least 6 feet tall, which pointed investigators toward Maxwell Anderson.

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Story summary

Maxwell Anderson, a bartender who dated 19-year-old Sade Robinson, was charged with her murder in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Investigators began after Sade Robinson's charred car was found in April 2024, with Detective Jo Donner determining the fire was arson and noting the purse remained intact.
An experiment with a deputy of similar height showed the last driver was at least 6 feet tall, which pointed investigators toward Maxwell Anderson.