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Teen Charged with Murder in Death of Maine Paddleboarder
UNION, MAINE, JUL 18 – A 17-year-old Maine resident was arrested two weeks after Sunshine Stewart was found dead from strangulation and blunt force trauma, police said the investigation continues.
- Maine State Police took a 17-year-old boy into custody Wednesday night in Union as part of their investigation into the death of 48-year-old Sunshine Stewart, whose body was discovered at Crawford Pond earlier this month.
- Stewart went missing while paddleboarding near 100 Acre Island on the evening of July 2 after planning a summer at Mic Mac Campground, and police continue to seek information about the case.
- Authorities confirmed Stewart died from strangulation and blunt force trauma, and the arrest followed relentless investigative work by Maine State Police detectives.
- Stewart's sister said she worked as a contractor and was formerly a marine biologist, lobsterman, and boat captain who enjoyed outdoors activities including boating and yoga.
- The investigation into the case is ongoing, and officials are asking individuals who may have pertinent details to reach out to State Police. Meanwhile, a GoFundMe campaign honoring Stewart’s memory has raised upwards of $33,000.
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17-Year-Old Charged With Murder in Paddleboarder’s Killing at a Pond in Rural Maine
PORTLAND, Maine—Authorities in Maine said Friday they have charged a 17-year-old with murder in the death of a paddleboarder who went missing on a rural pond that is a popular summer destination. The body of Sunshine Stewart, 48, of St. George, was found this month on Crawford Pond in Union, about 80 miles (130 kilometers) north of Portland and about 15 miles (24 kilometers) from some of the state’s scenic coastal areas. The killing shocked and …
Friend of slain paddleboarder in "shock and disbelief" after arrest of teenager
By Bonnie Bishop Click here for updates on this story UNION, Maine (WMTW) — The arrest of a juvenile in a homicide case in Union is now prompting several different reactions from the local community and those who are grieving Sunshine “Sunny” Stewart. Maine State Police announced on Thursday the arrest of a 17-year-0ld boy in connection with the Stewart’s homicide case. The juvenile was arrested on Wednesday. Stewart was found dead two weeks…
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