The person at the center of this case
Smika's unnamed male roommate
Homicide · Open
42 years waiting · since 1983
THAYNE ALAN SMIKA
Justice for Smika's unnamed male roommate — 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 actually reside in Yelapa, Mexico as suspected, and for how long?
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evidence
Lead #2What circumstances led to the shooting of his roommate, and what was Smika's motive?
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location
Lead #3Why was Smika's car abandoned in Beverly Hills in 1986, and what does this reveal about his movements?
On August 1, 1983, Thayne Alan Smika's roommate was found shot in the head in their Boulder, Colorado apartment, and Smika fled rather than face charges. For over 40 years, he has evaded capture, with his last confirmed sighting being his abandoned car in Beverly Hills in 1986 and possible residence in Mexico. Anyone with information about Smika's current whereabouts is urged to contact the FBI, as he remains one of the longest-fugitive murder suspects.
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Boulder County District Court and United States District Court, District of Colorado
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contact
Lead #4Does Smika have any known associates or family members who might be harboring him or providing support?
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clue
Lead #5The FBI notes Smika may be residing in California—are there any recent sightings or credible leads in that state?
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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
Smika's roommate found shot in the head in their apartment; Smika flees the scene
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1986-10
Abandoned Vehicle Discovery
Smika's car 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 issues 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 issues federal warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 1983
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 1, 1983
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
Up to $10,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case