17-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Death of a Paddleboarder in Rural Maine

news.law July 22, 2025

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 scared the community, where trips to the pond and nearby campground are a summer staple.

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