Sade Robinson homicide, family files wrongful death lawsuit
MILWAUKEE - The family of Sade Robinson filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the man charged in her killing, Maxwell Anderson.
Sade's mother, Sheena Scarbrough, is seeking damages for Wrongful Death, Violation of the Wisconsin Constitution, Battery and Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress.
"This is very traumatic," Scarbrough said. "It’s emotionally, daily dealing with trauma, me and my daughter."
Sade's mother last spoke to her on April 1, the day she went missing.
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In the filing, her family alleges the family says that after the quick sale of the house believed to be where Sade was killed, a finger belonging to Sade was found on the property. The Milwaukee County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday that "at no point" during the investigation did they, Milwaukee Police Department or other law enforcement agencies discover a finger or any other body part at the suspect's former home.
Sade Robinson's mother pleads with suspect's parents, Illinois officials
Sade Robinson's mother is pleading with the parents of Maxwell Anderson, asking them to convince him to confess where her remains are.
"She wants some control back, she wants some peace back," attorney Verona Swanigan said. "Right now her life is in a state of chaos."
Her family also requested rights and financial gain to any present and future use of the defendant's image, including any media like movies or books.
Prosecutors say Maxwell Anderson killed Sade Robinson and mutilated her body before disposing of it across Milwaukee County.
The suit states the family wants all of the future rights and financial gain from Sade's and Anderson's images.
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"No criminal should have the right to make money off of harm that they do to the community,"Swanigan said.
Swanigan said there is no specific dollar amount they're looking for right now. She said a jury will determine damages.
Meanwhile, family members say they're using drones to search for her remains.