The person at the center of this case
Smika's roommate (male, identity in case file)
Homicide · Open - Active Federal Warrant
42 years waiting · since 1983
THAYNE ALAN SMIKA
Justice for Smika's roommate (male, identity in case file) — 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 #1Where has Smika been since 1986? Did he remain in Mexico or relocate to California as suspected?
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location
Lead #2What is the significance of Yelapa, Mexico in Smika's life, and did he maintain contacts there?
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evidence
Lead #3How was the stolen license plate on Smika's abandoned vehicle obtained, and what does it reveal about his movements?
On August 1, 1983, Thayne Alan Smika's roommate was found shot in the head in their Boulder, Colorado apartment. Smika fled and has evaded capture for over 40 years, with evidence suggesting he may have hidden in Yelapa, Mexico and possibly California. The case remains unsolved with an active federal warrant, and anyone with information about Smika's whereabouts is urged to contact the FBI.
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FBI; Boulder County District Court; United States District Court, District of Colorado
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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person
Lead #4Did Smika have accomplices or associates who may have aided his escape and evasion?
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contact
Lead #5Has anyone spotted Smika in California or elsewhere since his vehicle was abandoned in 1986?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
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
Victim found shot; Smika flees
Male roommate discovered with gunshot wound to head in Boulder apartment; Smika becomes fugitive
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1986-10
Abandoned vehicle discovered
Smika's car found empty and abandoned in Beverly Hills, California with stolen license plate
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2010-12-02
State arrest warrant issued
Boulder County District Court issues first degree murder warrant
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2010-12-13
Federal arrest warrant issued
United States District Court, District of Colorado issues warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 1983
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 1983
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
Up to $10,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case