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False Sighting and New Footage Fuel Ongoing Travis Decker Manhunt

A hiker’s false identification led U.S. Marshals to end their operation in Idaho

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Overview

  • U.S. Marshals called off their July search in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Forest after questioning hiker Nick, who was misidentified as Decker based on tipsters’ descriptions.
  • Newly released dash-cam video captures Decker’s anxious demeanor and attempts to dissuade another driver from calling police during a May 27 collision days before his disappearance.
  • Court filings reveal that Decker’s borderline personality disorder and past outbursts prompted a judge to limit his visitation rights over concerns for his daughters’ safety.
  • Authorities emphasize Decker’s former Army infantry training and documented survival skills as reasons for his ability to evade capture in remote terrain.
  • The multiagency manhunt across Washington and Idaho remains active with a $20,000 reward offered for information leading to Decker’s arrest.