Defense Shifts Spotlight: Accused White Man's Team Claims Black Teen Sade Robinson was Involved in Drug Trade

Defense lawyers in a high-profile Wisconsin murder case seek to present new evidence suggesting alternative suspects in the tragic death of Sade Robinson, a 19-year-old Black woman who disappeared following a first date with defendant Maxwell Anderson, a white man. The judge permitted the inclusion of drugs and cash discovered in Robinson's apartment, which the defense argues might indicate her ties to unsavory elements, raising questions about who may have truly killed her. Anderson faces charges of first-degree homicide, corpse mutilation, and arson regarding Robinson's death in April 2024. Significant evidence showing Anderson’s potential premeditation has emerged, including disturbing details from a confidential informant. As trial proceedings commence, skepticism remains regarding the defense's approach, which attempts to create reasonable doubt.