Man receives life sentence without parole for the murder and dismemberment of Sade Robinson

A Milwaukee man has been sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for the brutal killing and dismembering of 19-year-old Sade Robinson. The young college student was murdered after what was supposed to be just their initial meeting.

The tragic incident, which took place in April of the previous year, saw Robinson's dismembered remains scattered across various locations around Milwaukee, with one of her arms tragically discovered at a beach in Waukegan.

A jury found the defendant guilty in June on several charges, including first-degree intentional homicide and mutilation of a corpse, culminating in his sentencing last Friday.

On April 1, 2024, Sade Robinson went on a first date with the accused at a seafood restaurant in Milwaukee, known as the Twisted Fisherman, located on West Canal Street. That evening, Robinson was last seen visiting the home of her date.

The subsequent day, Robinson's vehicle, a 2020 Honda Civic, was discovered ablaze, and video evidence captured the accused at the scene where the burnt vehicle was located. Authorities arrested him through a traffic stop executed by the Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office just two days later.

The prosecutors stated that the accused committed the gruesome act of dismembering Robinson's body and then dispersed her remains throughout the Milwaukee area.

Initially, a passerby discovered a severed leg in Warnimont Park on April 2, 2024. Following this, a foot was located days later in the vicinity of Walnut Hill neighborhood. Further remains, including Robinson’s torso and arm, were found on April 18 at a secluded beach along Lake Michigan in South Milwaukee, with her arm washing ashore miles away in Waukegan.

During the court hearing, the Assistant District Attorney lamented the disgraceful handling of Robinson’s body post-mortem, highlighting the heinous nature of the crime.

Several family members of the victim, including her father, Carlos Robinson, expressed their distress and desire for justice during the sentencing hearing. Carlos strongly believed that the nature of the crime deserved a fitting punishment.

Adrianna Reams, Robinson’s sister, shared how the tragedy deeply impacted her daily life, her ability to interact with others, and her sense of safety and trust.

Robinson’s mother vehemently condemned the convicted, using harsh language to express her pain and anger.

Despite the overwhelming evidence, the convicted man maintained his innocence, offering condolences to Robinson’s family and asserting that he did not engage in any plea deals because he believed in his innocence.

He suggested, during an interview prior to his sentencing, that unknown forces were responsible for both the abduction of Robinson and the destruction of her vehicle.

A statement from his father attempted to defend him during the hearings.

The judge presiding over the case, Laura Crivello, made it clear that the lack of remorse from the accused was a significant factor in her decision to impose a life sentence without parole.

In addition to the criminal case, a civil lawsuit has been initiated by Robinson’s mother against two bars in Milwaukee that reportedly served alcohol to Robinson, who was underage at the time of meeting her murderer.