A 17-year-old male suspect is set to be charged with murder Friday in connection to the killing of Sunshine Stewart, whose body was found July 3 at Crawford Pond in Union, Maine.
The cause of death was determined to be strangulation and blunt force trauma, according to Maine State Police.
Arrest and Investigation Details
The teen was arrested without incident Wednesday night and is being held at the South Portland juvenile detention facility. He is expected to appear in court remotely. Authorities have not yet said if he will be charged as an adult.
Ongoing Investigation and Public Assistance
Stewart, who had rented a campsite for the summer, was last seen paddleboarding on July 2. Her body was found under “unusual circumstances,” ruling out suicide or accidental drowning. Police continue to investigate and urge anyone who saw Stewart between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. near 100 Acre Island to contact Maine State Police at 207-624-7076.
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