Sunshine Stewart, 48, was reported missing while paddleboarding on Crawford Pond in Union, Maine, on July 2. Her body was discovered the next day, with the state’s Office of Chief Medical Examiner determining her death was due to strangulation and blunt force trauma. Following an investigation, police arrested a 17-year-old male on July 18 in connection with her murder. The suspect has previously visited Crawford Pond with family and is currently detained at Long Creek Youth Development Center. Authorities continue to investigate and encourage anyone with information to come forward.
Sunshine Stewart, 48, died of strangulation and blunt force trauma, Maine authorities announced Thursday. The state's Office of Chief Medical Examiner determined the cause of death and confirmed her identity after she was found dead following her disappearance.
Police in Maine have arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with the murder of Sunshine Stewart, who went missing on July 2 while paddleboarding on Crawford Pond. The suspect has been taken to the Long Creek Youth Development Center.
Stewart was discovered deceased near 100 Acre Island on Crawford Pond and had plans to spend her summer at a campground. The investigation prompted local authorities to encourage anyone with information to reach out.
Authorities revealed few public details for about two weeks post-Stewart's death, but the arrest occurred after significant investigative efforts by Maine State Police were made public, highlighting their intensive work throughout the investigation.
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