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Maui police have arrested another person in connection to the death of a 36-year-old man whose remains were found wrapped in plastic in Kula earlier this month.

Carl Rackley, 40, of Makawao was arrested Saturday and later charged with second-degree murder in connection with the case, the Maui Police Department said in a news release Tuesday afternoon.

Rackley’s bail was set at $200,000 and he was transported to District Court Tuesday morning.

John Joseph Smith, 58, of Makawao is also charged with second-degree murder in the case. His bail was set at $500,000.

A preliminary hearing for Smith is scheduled for today in District Court.

According to a complaint filed in court, Smith “did intentionally or knowingly cause the death of another person” during the suspected time period of June 27-30.

He is also charged with carrying or using a firearm in the commission of a separate felony during the same time period, according to the complaint.

Stacy Marie Smith, 48, of Makawao was also arrested and charged with second-degree murder last week.

However, Prosecuting Attorney Andrew Martin confirmed Tuesday afternoon that charges against Stacy Smith have been “declined at this time” and the investigation remains ongoing. He confirmed that she has been released from custody.

On July 5, Wailuku patrol officers responded to a remote trail off of Keanuhea Street in Kula regarding the discovery of possible human remains.

Upon arrival, hunters led officers to what was later discovered to be the body of a 36-year-old male wrapped in plastic. Police later identified the man as Jonathan Awai of Makawao.

Police arrested John Smith and Stacy Smith in Kahului on July 13.

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