Michael Anthony Adams, and Bill McCleery

IndyStar

Police have confirmed the identity of a naked body found in the back seat of a car and covered with bleach.

Kyle M. Kania, 32, was found Saturday in the 1800 block of Tallman Ave., north of I-70 and east of Roosevelt Avenue on the Near Northside, said Marion County coroner Alfie Ballew. The cause and manner of death are still pending, Ballew said.

Detectives believe Kania was killed on Halloween night. His death, police said, is being investigated as a homicide.

Kyle Kania contributed freelance stories occasionally to Star publications and other outlets. He took joy in his writing, his father said.

Kania's longtime friend Zachary Bell told The Star in a Facebook message that he was in more pain than he has ever experienced but that the memories of the fun times he and Kania had are enough to keep him smiling.

"The loss of Kyle creates a void that haunts me," Bell said. "If had to say anything, he and I had enough fun in 14 years to fill many lifetimes."

Call Star reporter Michael Anthony Adams at (317) 444-6123. Follow him on Twitter: @MichaelAdams317.Contact Star reporter Bill McCleery at bill.mccleery@indystar.com or (317) 444-6083. Follow him at twitter.com/BillMcCleery01.