Michael Edward Evers, a 63-year-old Pensacola man, was shot dead in his personal auto garage on June 5, 2022. Evers ran Maaco Auto Painting, a business his family opened in 1974, and was active in local clubs and car circles; his sudden death left the community shocked.

Easterling allegedly shot Evers in the back of the head and then attempted to hide the body under a car cover in the garage.

The case went to trial in Escambia County, where prosecutors argued the killing was premeditated and tied to the unpaid loan. The jury rejected a self-defense claim. Family members addressed the court at sentencing, describing the emotional aftermath and fear in the family.

If anyone knew Michael or has information about his final days or the car-flipping business he ran with others, please share what is known.