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FBI Finds Bones in New Search for Travis Decker Near Washington Campground

The remains, recovered during a two-day grid search of roughly 247 acres, are being analyzed to determine whether they are human.

Overview

  • FBI Seattle confirmed bones were collected near Rock Island Campground this week, with testing underway at forensic facilities to determine origin and any case relevance.
  • More than 100 personnel searched over 1,000,000 square meters in rugged terrain and recovered several items that are now undergoing examination.
  • Travis Decker remains at large, wanted on three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of kidnapping, with a reward of up to $20,000 for tips leading to his arrest.
  • Earlier forensic results found Decker’s DNA on plastic bags and cable ties from the scene, and autopsies determined the three girls died by suffocation.
  • Authorities report no conclusive evidence of Decker’s status and say the multiagency investigation and targeted searches will continue as results come back.