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Remains Believed to Be Travis Decker Found Near Leavenworth, Washington

DNA testing will determine whether the discovery ends the months-long manhunt for the father accused of killing his three daughters.

This undated photo provided by the Wenatchee Police Department shows Travis Caleb Decker, who is wanted in connection with the deaths of his three daughters.
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Authorities search a wooded area in Washington where remains believed to be Travis Decker were discovered.

Overview

  • The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office said human remains were found in a remote wooded area south of Leavenworth, with preliminary findings indicating they are Travis Decker’s.
  • Investigators are processing the site with the Washington State Patrol crime scene response team, and DNA analysis will be conducted to confirm the identity.
  • Decker, 32, was wanted on murder and kidnapping charges in the suffocation deaths of Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5, whose bodies were found June 2 near Rock Island Campground.
  • Forensic testing previously matched Decker’s DNA to plastic bags and cable ties at the scene and documented bloody handprints on his truck, and officials said they had no reason to believe other suspects were involved.
  • A large multiagency search involving local, state and federal teams covered rugged Cascades terrain for months, with the U.S. Marshals offering a reward of up to $20,000.