Overview

• Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss the complaint and quash the arrest warrant after the U.S. Marshals Service advised that Travis Decker is deceased.
• Chelan County officials say human remains and clothing were found Sept. 18 near Grindstone Mountain in the Icicle Creek drainage, less than a mile from the original crime scene, with items consistent with Decker’s belongings.
• Sheriff Mike Morrison cautioned the declaration may be premature and requested separate DNA tests on the remains and on the clothing through the Washington State crime lab.
• Search teams reached the elevated site by helicopter due to steep terrain; no firearm was recovered and the remains were heavily decomposed with bones scattered, authorities said.
• Investigators previously identified Decker as the sole suspect after August testing found his DNA on the plastic bags and zip ties used to suffocate his three daughters, following a prolonged, multi‑agency manhunt.