Murder at a Maine Pond Exposes Gaps in Community Safety and Juvenile Justice

In the quiet town of Union, Maine—a community where families have long enjoyed peaceful summer days on Crawford Pond—the brutal murder of 48-year-old paddleboarder Sunshine Stewart has shattered the sense of security that many Americans cherish. This crime, committed by a 17-year-old local youth, demands a closer look not only at the specifics of this case but also at broader issues troubling our nation’s approach to justice and public safety. How Safe Are Our Communities When Tragedy Strikes Unannounced? Stewart’s death from strangulation and blunt force trauma is not just a personal loss; it signals a disturbing vulnerability in rural...