The person at the center of this case
Smika's male roommate (identity not disclosed)
Homicide · Open
43 years waiting · since 1983
THAYNE ALAN SMIKA
Justice for Smika's male roommate (identity not 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 it take 27 years (until 2010) for arrest warrants to be issued after the 1983 murder?
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location
Lead #2What evidence places Smika in Yelapa, Mexico, and how long did he actually reside there?
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vehicle
Lead #3How did Smika obtain the stolen license plate found on his abandoned car in Beverly Hills?
On August 1, 1983, Thayne Alan Smika shot his roommate in the head at an apartment complex in Boulder, Colorado, then fled. His abandoned car was found in Beverly Hills, California in October 1986 with a stolen license plate, and he is believed to have lived in Yelapa, Mexico for years and may now be in California. Despite federal and state arrest warrants issued in 2010, Smika remains at large and should be considered armed and dangerous.
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FBI (Denver Field Office), 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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clue
Lead #4Has Smika been sighted in California since 1986, and what aliases (Jungle Mike, Thaymes Micah) might he use?
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person
Lead #5Does Smika have connections to Spanish-speaking communities that could explain his extended presence in Mexico?
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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, then fled the scene.
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1986-10-01
Vehicle Discovery
Smika's car was found empty and abandoned in Beverly Hills, California with 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 warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 1983
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 1983
Last Updated:October 30, 2026
Up to $10,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case