Authorities in Washington state are intensifying their search for Travis Decker, the 32-year-old man accused of murdering his three young daughters. As the manhunt continues, law enforcement has released additional information about the crime scene where the girls were discovered.
The Tragic Discovery of Decker’s Daughters
On May 30, Decker picked up his daughters — 9-year-old Paityn, 8-year-old Evelyn, and 5-year-old Olivia — for a scheduled visitation. However, he never returned them as planned.
Days later, the bodies of all three girls were found on June 2 in a tragic scene. Authorities confirmed that the girls had died by suffocation, with plastic bags found over their heads and their wrists zip-tied.
DNA Evidence Links Decker to the Crime
The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office released a new update on the investigation, revealing that DNA results from the crime scene further confirm Travis Decker’s involvement in the crime.
DNA samples taken from the plastic bags found on the victims’ heads were matched to both Decker and the girls. Additionally, DNA samples recovered from zip-ties also returned a match to Decker, confirming him as the sole suspect in the triple homicide.
Authorities also revealed that DNA from a bloody handprint found on a truck near the scene of the crime matched Decker, further cementing his connection to the murders.
No New Leads in the Search for Decker
Despite the new revelations about the crime scene, authorities are no closer to locating Decker. The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office reported a decrease in tips and leads related to Decker’s whereabouts, resulting in a reduced law enforcement presence in the search area.
Charges and Public Warning
Travis Decker faces three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of kidnapping in connection with the deaths of his daughters.
Authorities have warned the public not to approach Decker if spotted, urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact 911 immediately or reach out to the U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102.
