Overview

• A 17-year-old male was arrested without incident on July 16 in Union and is now in custody at the Long Creek Youth Development Center.
• Under Maine juvenile law, the suspect’s name and the charges against him remain sealed from public disclosure.
• Sunshine Stewart, a 48-year-old seasonal camper, went paddleboarding alone on July 2 and was found dead near 100 Acre Island the following morning.
• The state medical examiner determined that Stewart died from strangulation and blunt force trauma, officially ruling her death a homicide.
• The multiagency investigation led by the Maine State Police remains active and officials are urging residents to stay vigilant and share any tips.