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Sunshine Stewart’s Homicide Probe Remains Active as Police Seek Public’s Help

Investigators have set up dedicated hotlines to gather public tips after her body was found on Crawford Pond’s 100 Acre Island

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Overview

  • An autopsy by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Augusta ruled Stewart’s death a homicide on July 3 without releasing the specific cause.
  • The Maine State Police Major Crimes Unit Central has assumed command of the investigation.
  • Detectives say they have been following every lead and remain without a suspect more than a week after Stewart’s disappearance.
  • Authorities have set up a dedicated tip line at 207-624-7076 and a text line (MESPTIP to 847411) to collect information from the public.
  • The rare homicide in the usually quiet Crawford Pond area has led to coordinated efforts among state police, game wardens, county authorities, local fire departments.