Overview

• Young was arrested without incident in Union on July 16 and is held at the Long Creek Youth Development Center pending juvenile court proceedings.
• The Office of Chief Medical Examiner ruled Stewart’s death a homicide caused by strangulation and blunt force trauma, excluding accidental drowning or suicide.
• Maine law usually shields juvenile suspects from identification, but prosecutors secured a court order to make Young’s name public in the investigation.
• The killing has shaken the Union community, where Crawford Pond is a traditionally safe, private-access recreation area.
• Maine State Police say the investigation remains active and encourage anyone with information to contact a dedicated tip line.