The person at the center of this case
Smika's male roommate (identity not publicly disclosed)
Homicide · Open - Wanted by FBI
43 years waiting · since 1983
THAYNE ALAN SMIKA
Justice for Smika's male roommate (identity not publicly disclosed) — the trail went cold in 1983, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Why did Smika flee to Mexico and potentially remain there for years? What connections did he have to Yelapa?
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location
Lead #2How did Smika's car end up abandoned in Beverly Hills in 1986, and what was his activity between the 1983 murder and this discovery?
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clue
Lead #3Smika uses aliases 'Jungle Mike' and 'Thaymes Micah'—have these names been traced in Mexico or California records?
On August 1, 1983, Thayne Alan Smika shot his roommate in the head at an apartment complex in Boulder, Colorado, and fled. For over 40 years, Smika has evaded capture, with his last confirmed sighting being his abandoned car in Beverly Hills, California in October 1986; investigation suggests he may have lived in Yelapa, Mexico, or California. The FBI is offering $10,000 for information leading to his arrest and conviction, and he should be considered armed and dangerous.
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#1130
FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) - Denver Field Office; Boulder County District Court, Colorado
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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witness
Lead #4Who may have harbored or assisted Smika during his decades of flight, particularly in Mexico or California?
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evidence
Lead #5What led investigators to believe Smika may have resided in Yelapa prior to 2007, and are there any recent sightings or communications?
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Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - First Degree Murder Caution: Thayne Alan Smika is wanted for a murder which occurred on August 1, 1983. On that day, police officers responded to an incident at an apartment complex in Boulder, Colorado.
A male victim was found in his apartment, lying on the living room floor, with a gunshot wound to his head. The victim was identified as Smika's roommate.
In October 1986, in Beverly Hills, California, Smika's car was found empty and abandoned with a stolen license plate. On December 2, 2010, a state arrest warrant was issued for Smika by the County District Court, Boulder County, Colorado, for first degree murder.
Additionally, on December 13, 2010, a federal arrest warrant was issued by the United States District Court, District of Colorado, after Smika was charged federally with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. Remarks: As seen in the drawings displayed above, Smika may be clean shaven, he may have a beard or moustache, and may wear glasses.
Smika does not have a valid United States passport. And, through investigation, it was revealed that Smika may have lived in the town of Yelapa, Mexico, for many years prior to 2007.
Additionally, Smika may be residing in California.
Timeline of Events
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1983-08-01
Murder and Flight
Thayne Alan Smika shot his roommate in the head at an apartment complex in Boulder, Colorado, and fled the scene.
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1986-10-01
Vehicle Discovery
Smika's car was found empty and abandoned in Beverly Hills, California, bearing a stolen license plate.
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2010-12-02
State Arrest Warrant Issued
Boulder County District Court issued a state arrest warrant for first degree murder.
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2010-12-13
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
United States District Court, District of Colorado, issued a federal arrest warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 1983
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 1983
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
Up to $10,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case