Who Murdered Sid Wells? Robert Redford’s death renews focus on the 1983 old case
Sid Wells, dating Robert Redford's daughter, was murdered in 1983. Thayne Smika, a roommate, became the prime suspect. He was arrested but later released due to insufficient evidence. Smika disappeared in 1986. A new warrant was issued in 2010 based on ballistics. The FBI continues its search for Smika. Robert Redford maintained interest in the case.
Sid Wells, dating Robert Redford's daughter, was murdered in 1983. Thayne Smika, a roommate, became the prime suspect. He was arrested but later released due to insufficient evidence. Smika disappeared in 1986. A new warrant was issued in 2010 based on ballistics. The FBI continues its search for Smika. Robert Redford maintained interest in the case.
