40-Year-Old Murder Case Revisited | Denver News

A cold case from 1983 is heating up: a new age-progressed image of suspect Thayne Smika, Sid Wells’ former roommate and likely killer, has been released after 40 years. Wells, a journalism student at CU Boulder, was shot dead in his apartment—his death tied to drug activity and missing cash. Smika vanished in 1986, last seen heading overseas, with an abandoned car found in California. Now 67, he’s still at large. The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for info leading to his arrest. Authorities urge anyone who recognizes him—or knows his whereabouts—to come forward anonymously through local tip lines. This renewed push aims to finally deliver justice for Sid Wells and closure for his family. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f110e52563cb076c