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Sunshine Stewart: The Paddleboarder, the Island, and the Arrest That Shocked Maine

• TheColdCases.com • Season 1 • Episode 6

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🕯️ In this gripping episode of TheColdCases.com Podcast, host Dustin Terry dives into the tragic and chilling case of Sunshine “Captain Sunny” Stewart, a beloved paddleboard instructor and former marine biologist who was found dead on an island in Maine’s Crawford Pond in July 2025.

What first appeared to be a mysterious disappearance turned into a full-blown homicide investigation—and just weeks later, police arrested a 17-year-old male now charged with her murder. But questions still remain: Who was Sunshine Stewart? What happened during those final hours on the water? And what led police to the teen suspect?

Follow along as we break down the timeline, examine the early police response, hear from Sunshine’s devastated friends and family, and discuss the haunting calm of Crawford Pond that was shattered by an act of violence.

If you believe in justice, truth, and the power of speaking up—this episode is for you. 🎧

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