HANALEI, Hawaiʻi (KHON2) -- A Hanalei man has been indicted for murder after Kauaʻi police discovered a body inside a burning car at Anahola Beach Park in January 2024. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Forty-three-year-old Michael John Sears was indicted on charges of murder, arson and abuse of a corpse. Body discovered in Anahola, KPD opens investigation The incident happened during the morning hours of Jan. 12, 2024, when firefighters were called to put out a vehicle fire. Once the fire was put out, Kauaʻi police found the body of Paul Nicolas inside the vehicle. An autopsy report revealed that Nicolas was shot multiple times before he and his vehicle were set ablaze. According to KPD, the indictment alleges that Sears "intentionally or knowingly set fire to or caused to be burned Paul Nicolas’ property without his consent causing damage in excess of $20,000." It also alleges he "intentionally or knowingly treated a human corpse in a way that would outrage ordinary family sensibilities." Check out more news from around Hawaii Sears has been in custody since Feb. 2, 2024, on an unrelated charge. His bail is set at $2 million.