THAYNE ALAN SMIKA
Also known as: Jungle Mike, Thaymes Micah
Current age (if alive)
67
Gender
male
Nationality
North Dakota
Date of case
7/9/2014
Country
United States
Physical Description
Height
180 cm
Weight
64 kg
Eye color
Hazel
Hair color
Brown (sun-bleached to golden)
Ethnicity
White
Additional Photos


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.
Reward
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Thayne Alan Smika.
Last updated: 5/30/2026