He did not testify or present any witnesses. But the jury was convinced by the digital and forensic evidence, including testimony from a confidential informant who claimed Anderson had planned Robinson’s murder for weeks.
Legislation for Change: Massachusetts Takes Action
The heartbreak surrounding Robinson’s death has led to calls for legislative reform, especially in how law enforcement handles missing Black women’s cases.
In Massachusetts, State Rep. Bud Williams introduced a bill that would create a statewide task force to improve how law enforcement handles missing Black women cases. The task force would focus on:
- Improving coordination between local and state agencies
- Tracking racial disparities in missing persons investigations
- Developing early notification protocols for families
- Creating culturally responsive outreach campaigns
Read more on similar initiatives.
Other states like Minnesota, California, New York, and Illinois have introduced similar legislation with varying degrees of success.
