When Proximity Turns Deadly: Sade Robinson & Lamont Adaire Jr.

In this episode of Murder in the Black, we examine two intentional homicide cases connected by a deeper pattern of proximity, access, and life transition.

In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 19-year-old Sade Robinson disappeared after a first date. Her dismembered remains were later discovered near Lake Michigan. Investigators arrested Maxwell Anderson, who now faces charges including first-degree intentional homicide, dismemberment of a corpse, and arson.

In Seat Pleasant, Maryland, 24-year-old Lamont Adaire Jr. — a father and athlete preparing to play professional basketball in China — was shot 12 times in a coordinated attack. Franklin Scott later pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and was sentenced to 50 years.

Two cities.
Two lives in motion.
Two acts of deliberate violence.

Cases & Locations ReferencedTopics

This episode explores dating violence, digital evidence, jealousy, entitlement, masculinity, and the vulnerability that can accompany major life transitions. We examine how access and emotional immaturity intersect — and how opportunity can become perceived threat.

• Sade Robinson – Milwaukee, Wisconsin (2024)
• Milwaukee Area Technical College
• Life360 location-sharing app
• The Twisted Fisherman restaurant (Milwaukee)
• Maxwell Anderson – arrest and pending court proceedings

• Lamont Adaire Jr. – Seat Pleasant, Maryland (2018)
• Franklin Scott – court records and sentencing details

• Critical missing person alerts
• Digital tracking and safety limitations
• Surveillance and forensic timelines
• Jealousy, retaliation, and emotional regulation
• Cultural narratives around possession and entitlement
• The ripple effect of violence on families

Covered Resources & Links

Life360
Milwaukee Area Technical College
The Twisted Fisherman (Milwaukee)
Maxwell Anderson – Mugshot & Court Records
Franklin Scott – Court Records & Sentencing Details

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse:

National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-799-7233
thehotline.org

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