Maine, Crawford Pond
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What began as a simple paddleboarding trip ended with a homicide investigation, a community on edge and a 17-year-old charged with murder.
Prosecutors in Maine say they will seek to try a 17-year-old charged with murder in the death of a paddleboarder as an adult.
The body of Sunshine Stewart was found July 3 at Crawford Pond in Union, Maine, the morning after she went paddleboarding.
Sunshine Stewart, 48, had reportedly been paddleboarding on the evening of July 2 near 100 Acre Island on Crawford Pond.
What began as a simple paddleboarding trip ended with a homicide investigation, a community on edge and a 17-year-old charged with murder.
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WMTW on MSNUnion homicide arrest: Reaction from residents of Maine town | Former FBI agent weighs in on caseA 17-year-old from Maine was taken into custody in connection with the death of Sunshine "Sunny" Stewart, who was killed while paddleboarding on Crawford Pond.
Police have not released many details regarding the case and have asked residents to "remain vigilant" and report suspicious activity.