The person at the center of this case
Smika's roommate (male, identity not disclosed in available records)
Homicide · Open
43 years waiting · since 1983
THAYNE ALAN SMIKA
Justice for Smika's roommate (male, identity not disclosed in available records) — 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 2007? He may have lived in Yelapa, Mexico for years but current whereabouts are unknown.
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location
Lead #2Why was Smika's car abandoned in Beverly Hills in 1986? Did he have connections there or was he passing through?
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evidence
Lead #3What evidence connected Smika to the murder? The victim was found with a gunshot wound to the head in his own apartment.
On August 1, 1983, Thayne Alan Smika shot his roommate in the head at an apartment complex in Boulder, Colorado, and fled. Smika evaded capture for decades, with his abandoned car discovered in Beverly Hills in 1986 and evidence suggesting he lived in Yelapa, Mexico before 2007. He remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous, with the FBI offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.
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FBI Denver Field Office; Boulder County District Court; United States District Court, District of Colorado
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clue
Lead #4Smika speaks Spanish and English and may be using aliases like 'Jungle Mike' or 'Thaymes Micah'—has anyone spotted him in Spanish-speaking communities?
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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
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 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 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