Travis Decker, Army Veteran Accused of Killing Three Daughters, Declared Dead by U.S. Marshals in Court Filing

There is no remaining tissue on the bones, and portions are missing such as the cranium and torso. The exact manner and time of death may never be determined.

An update from the coroner of Chelan County stated that a complete autopsy cannot be done on Travis Decker's body due to the decomposition of the remains, per local news.

Local officials said the DNA was allegedly collected from the clothing found with the remains and not the remains themselves, according to a report from KIRO. The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office is expected to make an announcement on Wednesday.

Travis Decker has been confirmed dead, according to a court filing by the U.S. Marshals Service.

According to Sheriff Michael Morrison per local news, if it’s Decker and he did not meet with some kind of foul play, it will mark an end to the case.

Investigators will continue to process the scene where the remains were found, after which a DNA analysis will be conducted.

Authorities used drones, cadaver dogs, a swift water team, and GoPros in the large-scale, multiagency search for Decker that followed the discovery of his daughters, per CNN. The girls were found with multiple bags over their heads in the Washington Cascades, and additional plastic bags and zip ties were strewn around the crime scene.

Decker is accused of killing his three daughters—aged 5, 8, and 9—via suffocation. The girls were scheduled for a visitation with him when they went missing; their bodies and Decker's abandoned truck were found on June 2nd, prompting a months-long search for 32-year-old Army veteran.

Officials said that positive identification has not yet been confirmed, but preliminary findings indicate that the remains belong to Decker.

The Chelan County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that they found human remains believed to be those of Travis Decker, the Army veteran who allegedly killed his three daughters. The remains were in a remote wooded area in south of Leavenworth, Washington, per CNN.

The FBI said on Thursday that it had finished searching the Washington state campground for two days, where the girls were discovered. Sheriff Mike Morrison of Chelan County told local media that among the objects found were bones. He claimed that it was unclear whether the bones belonged to an animal or a human and that they were not a full skeleton. To find out what they are, the bones were transferred to the anthropology department at Central Washington University for testing.

According to local news reports, authorities have confirmed bones were found during the search for Travis Decker.

Nearly two months on, the Chelan County Sheriff's Office recently announced that authorities will be scaling back their search efforts, according to a news report from ABC.

Idaho federal authorities said they found the man the camping family had spotted in Sawtooth National Forest who they believed was Decker. They determined it was a lookalike, not Decker himself. Thus, the search for the fugitive dad continues...

A family camping in the Sawtooth National Forest in Idaho said they spotted a man resembling Decker on Saturday, July 5, according to the U.S. Marshals Service Greater Idaho Task Force as quoted in a news report from Fox 13 in Seattle. The task force is asking for anyone in the area over the weekend to come forward with information.

Chelan County officials confirmed that blood found on the tailgate of Decker's abandoned truck matched his DNA profile. Officials said that with this and other DNA evidence, they don't believe there are any other suspects. They still don't know whether Decker is dead or alive and pledged to continue search efforts until he is apprehended or his body is recovered.

"Our office recently received a tip from a hiking party who stated they spotted a lone hiker in the Enchantments area who appeared to be ill prepared for trail and weather conditions, and appeared to be avoiding others," the sheriff's office wrote on social media.

Officials believe they are tracking the wanted father and army veteran. Officials say they are tracking a lone hiker in the Wenatchee Mountains who ran from sight when helicopters flew over.

Law enforcement officials say the search is narrowing for fugitive father Travis Decker, accused of killing his three young daughters. Decker has been on the run for nearly two weeks, but authorities say they are getting closer to finding him. Police reported that they found items they believe belong to Decker, and believe hikers spotted him in a rugged area of Blewett Pass. “We will not stop. We will keep going. He just has to make one mistake, like the sheriff said. We will find him. He will be brought to justice so the community can heal,” a U.S. Marshall said.

The Chelan County Sheriff's Office has reported that a new tip prompted a massive search in the Enchanted area.

New photos have been released of Travis Decker, the Army veteran fugitive father on the run after allegedly killing his three young daughters. The New photos, released by the Chelan County Sheriff's Office, show the tattoos on Decker's arms and ankles.

Decker is believed to be traveling along the Pacific Crest Trail. Park officials closed a vast portion of hiking trails in the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area within the Cascade Range late Thursday as the search continued.

Police say Decker is "well versed in wilderness survival and capable of spending days or even weeks in the wilderness on his own and with very little equipment."

Police have released new video of a father who is still on the run after his three little girls were found dead. An urgent search is underway to track down Travis Decker, an Army veteran charged with the murder of his three daughters. The girls were scheduled for a visitation with him when they went missing and were subsequently found deceased.

In a press release, deputies wrote: "A reward of up to $20,000 is available for information leading directly to Mr. Decker’s arrest."

The three sisters reported missing in Washington State this week were found deceased, and their father is wanted in connection with their death. The girls were last seen before a visitation with their dad, 32-year-old Travis Decker. He is now wanted on three counts of first-degree murder and kidnapping charges. Decker's truck was found near the campground where the girls' bodies were found on Monday evening. Decker is reportedly homeless and may be living at campgrounds or motels. Police say they don't know if he is armed, but is a veteran with extensive training and may pose a risk.

Travis Decker is described as 5’8” and 190 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Paityn is described as 4’ 8” and 80 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Olivia Decker is described as 4"2 and 50 pounds, with blonde hair and brown eyes. Evelyn is described as 4'4" and 50 pounds, with blonde hair and brown eyes.

The girls were last seen yesterday around 5 p.m. in the Wenatchee area. They may be with Travis Decker, 32, who may be driving a white 2017 GMC Sierra pickup with the license #D20165C.

Washington State Patrol officers are asking for the public's help locating three little girls who are missing. The children have been identified as Paitlyn Decker, 9, Evelyn Decker, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5.

Incident reported at Wenatchee.

There is no remaining tissue on the bones, and portions are missing such as the cranium and torso. The exact manner and time of death may never be determined.

An update from the coroner of Chelan County stated that a complete autopsy cannot be done on Travis Decker's body due to the decomposition of the remains, per local news.

Local officials said the DNA was allegedly collected from the clothing found with the remains and not the remains themselves, according to a report from KIRO. The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office is expected to make an announcement on Wednesday.

Travis Decker has been confirmed dead, according to a court filing by the U.S. Marshals Service.

According to Sheriff Michael Morrison per local news, if it’s Decker and he did not meet with some kind of foul play, it will mark an end to the case.

Investigators will continue to process the scene where the remains were found, after which a DNA analysis will be conducted.

Authorities used drones, cadaver dogs, a swift water team, and GoPros in the large-scale, multiagency search for Decker that followed the discovery of his daughters, per CNN. The girls were found with multiple bags over their heads in the Washington Cascades, and additional plastic bags and zip ties were strewn around the crime scene.

Decker is accused of killing his three daughters—aged 5, 8, and 9—via suffocation. The girls were scheduled for a visitation with him when they went missing; their bodies and Decker's abandoned truck were found on June 2nd, prompting a months-long search for 32-year-old Army veteran.

Officials said that positive identification has not yet been confirmed, but preliminary findings indicate that the remains belong to Decker.

The Chelan County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that they found human remains believed to be those of Travis Decker, the Army veteran who allegedly killed his three daughters. The remains were in a remote wooded area in south of Leavenworth, Washington, per CNN.

The FBI said on Thursday that it had finished searching the Washington state campground for two days, where the girls were discovered. Sheriff Mike Morrison of Chelan County told local media that among the objects found were bones. He claimed that it was unclear whether the bones belonged to an animal or a human and that they were not a full skeleton. To find out what they are, the bones were transferred to the anthropology department at Central Washington University for testing.

According to local news reports, authorities have confirmed bones were found during the search for Travis Decker.

Nearly two months on, the Chelan County Sheriff's Office recently announced that authorities will be scaling back their search efforts, according to a news report from ABC.

Idaho federal authorities said they found the man the camping family had spotted in Sawtooth National Forest who they believed was Decker. They determined it was a lookalike, not Decker himself. Thus, the search for the fugitive dad continues...

A family camping in the Sawtooth National Forest in Idaho said they spotted a man resembling Decker on Saturday, July 5, according to the U.S. Marshals Service Greater Idaho Task Force as quoted in a news report from Fox 13 in Seattle. The task force is asking for anyone in the area over the weekend to come forward with information.

Chelan County officials confirmed that blood found on the tailgate of Decker's abandoned truck matched his DNA profile. Officials said that with this and other DNA evidence, they don't believe there are any other suspects. They still don't know whether Decker is dead or alive and pledged to continue search efforts until he is apprehended or his body is recovered.

"Our office recently received a tip from a hiking party who stated they spotted a lone hiker in the Enchantments area who appeared to be ill prepared for trail and weather conditions, and appeared to be avoiding others," the sheriff's office wrote on social media.

Officials believe they are tracking the wanted father and army veteran. Officials say they are tracking a lone hiker in the Wenatchee Mountains who ran from sight when helicopters flew over.

Law enforcement officials say the search is narrowing for fugitive father Travis Decker, accused of killing his three young daughters. Decker has been on the run for nearly two weeks, but authorities say they are getting closer to finding him. Police reported that they found items they believe belong to Decker, and believe hikers spotted him in a rugged area of Blewett Pass. “We will not stop. We will keep going. He just has to make one mistake, like the sheriff said. We will find him. He will be brought to justice so the community can heal,” a U.S. Marshall said.

The Chelan County Sheriff's Office has reported that a new tip prompted a massive search in the Enchanted area.

New photos have been released of Travis Decker, the Army veteran fugitive father on the run after allegedly killing his three young daughters. The New photos, released by the Chelan County Sheriff's Office, show the tattoos on Decker's arms and ankles.

Decker is believed to be traveling along the Pacific Crest Trail. Park officials closed a vast portion of hiking trails in the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area within the Cascade Range late Thursday as the search continued.

Police say Decker is "well versed in wilderness survival and capable of spending days or even weeks in the wilderness on his own and with very little equipment."

Police have released new video of a father who is still on the run after his three little girls were found dead. An urgent search is underway to track down Travis Decker, an Army veteran charged with the murder of his three daughters. The girls were scheduled for a visitation with him when they went missing and were subsequently found deceased.

In a press release, deputies wrote: "A reward of up to $20,000 is available for information leading directly to Mr. Decker’s arrest."

The three sisters reported missing in Washington State this week were found deceased, and their father is wanted in connection with their death. The girls were last seen before a visitation with their dad, 32-year-old Travis Decker. He is now wanted on three counts of first-degree murder and kidnapping charges. Decker's truck was found near the campground where the girls' bodies were found on Monday evening. Decker is reportedly homeless and may be living at campgrounds or motels. Police say they don't know if he is armed, but is a veteran with extensive training and may pose a risk.

Travis Decker is described as 5’8” and 190 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Paityn is described as 4’ 8” and 80 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Olivia Decker is described as 4"2 and 50 pounds, with blonde hair and brown eyes. Evelyn is described as 4'4" and 50 pounds, with blonde hair and brown eyes.

The girls were last seen yesterday around 5 p.m. in the Wenatchee area. They may be with Travis Decker, 32, who may be driving a white 2017 GMC Sierra pickup with the license #D20165C.

Washington State Patrol officers are asking for the public's help locating three little girls who are missing. The children have been identified as Paitlyn Decker, 9, Evelyn Decker, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5.

Incident reported at Wenatchee.

There is no remaining tissue on the bones, and portions are missing such as the cranium and torso. The exact manner and time of death may never be determined.

An update from the coroner of Chelan County stated that a complete autopsy cannot be done on Travis Decker's body due to the decomposition of the remains, per local news.

Local officials said the DNA was allegedly collected from the clothing found with the remains and not the remains themselves, according to a report from KIRO. The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office is expected to make an announcement on Wednesday.

Travis Decker has been confirmed dead, according to a court filing by the U.S. Marshals Service.

According to Sheriff Michael Morrison per local news, if it’s Decker and he did not meet with some kind of foul play, it will mark an end to the case.

Investigators will continue to process the scene where the remains were found, after which a DNA analysis will be conducted.

Authorities used drones, cadaver dogs, a swift water team, and GoPros in the large-scale, multiagency search for Decker that followed the discovery of his daughters, per CNN. The girls were found with multiple bags over their heads in the Washington Cascades, and additional plastic bags and zip ties were strewn around the crime scene.

Decker is accused of killing his three daughters—aged 5, 8, and 9—via suffocation. The girls were scheduled for a visitation with him when they went missing; their bodies and Decker's abandoned truck were found on June 2nd, prompting a months-long search for 32-year-old Army veteran.

Officials said that positive identification has not yet been confirmed, but preliminary findings indicate that the remains belong to Decker.

The Chelan County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that they found human remains believed to be those of Travis Decker, the Army veteran who allegedly killed his three daughters. The remains were in a remote wooded area in south of Leavenworth, Washington, per CNN.

The FBI said on Thursday that it had finished searching the Washington state campground for two days, where the girls were discovered. Sheriff Mike Morrison of Chelan County told local media that among the objects found were bones. He claimed that it was unclear whether the bones belonged to an animal or a human and that they were not a full skeleton. To find out what they are, the bones were transferred to the anthropology department at Central Washington University for testing.

According to local news reports, authorities have confirmed bones were found during the search for Travis Decker.

Nearly two months on, the Chelan County Sheriff's Office recently announced that authorities will be scaling back their search efforts, according to a news report from ABC.

Idaho federal authorities said they found the man the camping family had spotted in Sawtooth National Forest who they believed was Decker. They determined it was a lookalike, not Decker himself. Thus, the search for the fugitive dad continues...

A family camping in the Sawtooth National Forest in Idaho said they spotted a man resembling Decker on Saturday, July 5, according to the U.S. Marshals Service Greater Idaho Task Force as quoted in a news report from Fox 13 in Seattle. The task force is asking for anyone in the area over the weekend to come forward with information.

Chelan County officials confirmed that blood found on the tailgate of Decker's abandoned truck matched his DNA profile. Officials said that with this and other DNA evidence, they don't believe there are any other suspects. They still don't know whether Decker is dead or alive and pledged to continue search efforts until he is apprehended or his body is recovered.

"Our office recently received a tip from a hiking party who stated they spotted a lone hiker in the Enchantments area who appeared to be ill prepared for trail and weather conditions, and appeared to be avoiding others," the sheriff's office wrote on social media.

Officials believe they are tracking the wanted father and army veteran. Officials say they are tracking a lone hiker in the Wenatchee Mountains who ran from sight when helicopters flew over.

Law enforcement officials say the search is narrowing for fugitive father Travis Decker, accused of killing his three young daughters. Decker has been on the run for nearly two weeks, but authorities say they are getting closer to finding him. Police reported that they found items they believe belong to Decker, and believe hikers spotted him in a rugged area of Blewett Pass. “We will not stop. We will keep going. He just has to make one mistake, like the sheriff said. We will find him. He will be brought to justice so the community can heal,” a U.S. Marshall said.

The Chelan County Sheriff's Office has reported that a new tip prompted a massive search in the Enchanted area.

New photos have been released of Travis Decker, the Army veteran fugitive father on the run after allegedly killing his three young daughters. The New photos, released by the Chelan County Sheriff's Office, show the tattoos on Decker's arms and ankles.

Decker is believed to be traveling along the Pacific Crest Trail. Park officials closed a vast portion of hiking trails in the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area within the Cascade Range late Thursday as the search continued.

Police say Decker is "well versed in wilderness survival and capable of spending days or even weeks in the wilderness on his own and with very little equipment."

Police have released new video of a father who is still on the run after his three little girls were found dead. An urgent search is underway to track down Travis Decker, an Army veteran charged with the murder of his three daughters. The girls were scheduled for a visitation with him when they went missing and were subsequently found deceased.

In a press release, deputies wrote: "A reward of up to $20,000 is available for information leading directly to Mr. Decker’s arrest."

The three sisters reported missing in Washington State this week were found deceased, and their father is wanted in connection with their death. The girls were last seen before a visitation with their dad, 32-year-old Travis Decker. He is now wanted on three counts of first-degree murder and kidnapping charges. Decker's truck was found near the campground where the girls' bodies were found on Monday evening. Decker is reportedly homeless and may be living at campgrounds or motels. Police say they don't know if he is armed, but is a veteran with extensive training and may pose a risk.

Travis Decker is described as 5’8” and 190 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Paityn is described as 4’ 8” and 80 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Olivia Decker is described as 4"2 and 50 pounds, with blonde hair and brown eyes. Evelyn is described as 4'4" and 50 pounds, with blonde hair and brown eyes.

The girls were last seen yesterday around 5 p.m. in the Wenatchee area. They may be with Travis Decker, 32, who may be driving a white 2017 GMC Sierra pickup with the license #D20165C.

Washington State Patrol officers are asking for the public's help locating three little girls who are missing. The children have been identified as Paitlyn Decker, 9, Evelyn Decker, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5.

Incident reported at Wenatchee.

There is no remaining tissue on the bones, and portions are missing such as the cranium and torso. The exact manner and time of death may never be determined.

An update from the coroner of Chelan County stated that a complete autopsy cannot be done on Travis Decker's body due to the decomposition of the remains, per local news.

Local officials said the DNA was allegedly collected from the clothing found with the remains and not the remains themselves, according to a report from KIRO. The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office is expected to make an announcement on Wednesday.

Travis Decker has been confirmed dead, according to a court filing by the U.S. Marshals Service.

According to Sheriff Michael Morrison per local news, if it’s Decker and he did not meet with some kind of foul play, it will mark an end to the case.

Investigators will continue to process the scene where the remains were found, after which a DNA analysis will be conducted.

Authorities used drones, cadaver dogs, a swift water team, and GoPros in the large-scale, multiagency search for Decker that followed the discovery of his daughters, per CNN. The girls were found with multiple bags over their heads in the Washington Cascades, and additional plastic bags and zip ties were strewn around the crime scene.

Decker is accused of killing his three daughters—aged 5, 8, and 9—via suffocation. The girls were scheduled for a visitation with him when they went missing; their bodies and Decker's abandoned truck were found on June 2nd, prompting a months-long search for 32-year-old Army veteran.

Officials said that positive identification has not yet been confirmed, but preliminary findings indicate that the remains belong to Decker.

The Chelan County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that they found human remains believed to be those of Travis Decker, the Army veteran who allegedly killed his three daughters. The remains were in a remote wooded area in south of Leavenworth, Washington, per CNN.

The FBI said on Thursday that it had finished searching the Washington state campground for two days, where the girls were discovered. Sheriff Mike Morrison of Chelan County told local media that among the objects found were bones. He claimed that it was unclear whether the bones belonged to an animal or a human and that they were not a full skeleton. To find out what they are, the bones were transferred to the anthropology department at Central Washington University for testing.

According to local news reports, authorities have confirmed bones were found during the search for Travis Decker.

Nearly two months on, the Chelan County Sheriff's Office recently announced that authorities will be scaling back their search efforts, according to a news report from ABC.

Idaho federal authorities said they found the man the camping family had spotted in Sawtooth National Forest who they believed was Decker. They determined it was a lookalike, not Decker himself. Thus, the search for the fugitive dad continues...

A family camping in the Sawtooth National Forest in Idaho said they spotted a man resembling Decker on Saturday, July 5, according to the U.S. Marshals Service Greater Idaho Task Force as quoted in a news report from Fox 13 in Seattle. The task force is asking for anyone in the area over the weekend to come forward with information.

Chelan County officials confirmed that blood found on the tailgate of Decker's abandoned truck matched his DNA profile. Officials said that with this and other DNA evidence, they don't believe there are any other suspects. They still don't know whether Decker is dead or alive and pledged to continue search efforts until he is apprehended or his body is recovered.

"Our office recently received a tip from a hiking party who stated they spotted a lone hiker in the Enchantments area who appeared to be ill prepared for trail and weather conditions, and appeared to be avoiding others," the sheriff's office wrote on social media.

Officials believe they are tracking the wanted father and army veteran. Officials say they are tracking a lone hiker in the Wenatchee Mountains who ran from sight when helicopters flew over.

Law enforcement officials say the search is narrowing for fugitive father Travis Decker, accused of killing his three young daughters. Decker has been on the run for nearly two weeks, but authorities say they are getting closer to finding him. Police reported that they found items they believe belong to Decker, and believe hikers spotted him in a rugged area of Blewett Pass. “We will not stop. We will keep going. He just has to make one mistake, like the sheriff said. We will find him. He will be brought to justice so the community can heal,” a U.S. Marshall said.

The Chelan County Sheriff's Office has reported that a new tip prompted a massive search in the Enchanted area.

New photos have been released of Travis Decker, the Army veteran fugitive father on the run after allegedly killing his three young daughters. The New photos, released by the Chelan County Sheriff's Office, show the tattoos on Decker's arms and ankles.

Decker is believed to be traveling along the Pacific Crest Trail. Park officials closed a vast portion of hiking trails in the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area within the Cascade Range late Thursday as the search continued.

Police say Decker is "well versed in wilderness survival and capable of spending days or even weeks in the wilderness on his own and with very little equipment."

Police have released new video of a father who is still on the run after his three little girls were found dead. An urgent search is underway to track down Travis Decker, an Army veteran charged with the murder of his three daughters. The girls were scheduled for a visitation with him when they went missing and were subsequently found deceased.

In a press release, deputies wrote: "A reward of up to $20,000 is available for information leading directly to Mr. Decker’s arrest."

The three sisters reported missing in Washington State this week were found deceased, and their father is wanted in connection with their death. The girls were last seen before a visitation with their dad, 32-year-old Travis Decker. He is now wanted on three counts of first-degree murder and kidnapping charges. Decker's truck was found near the campground where the girls' bodies were found on Monday evening. Decker is reportedly homeless and may be living at campgrounds or motels. Police say they don't know if he is armed, but is a veteran with extensive training and may pose a risk.

Travis Decker is described as 5’8” and 190 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Paityn is described as 4’ 8” and 80 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Olivia Decker is described as 4"2 and 50 pounds, with blonde hair and brown eyes. Evelyn is described as 4'4" and 50 pounds, with blonde hair and brown eyes.

The girls were last seen yesterday around 5 p.m. in the Wenatchee area. They may be with Travis Decker, 32, who may be driving a white 2017 GMC Sierra pickup with the license #D20165C.

Washington State Patrol officers are asking for the public's help locating three little girls who are missing. The children have been identified as Paitlyn Decker, 9, Evelyn Decker, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5.

Incident reported at Wenatchee.

There is no remaining tissue on the bones, and portions are missing such as the cranium and torso. The exact manner and time of death may never be determined.

An update from the coroner of Chelan County stated that a complete autopsy cannot be done on Travis Decker's body due to the decomposition of the remains, per local news.

Local officials said the DNA was allegedly collected from the clothing found with the remains and not the remains themselves, according to a report from KIRO. The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office is expected to make an announcement on Wednesday.

Travis Decker has been confirmed dead, according to a court filing by the U.S. Marshals Service.

According to Sheriff Michael Morrison per local news, if it’s Decker and he did not meet with some kind of foul play, it will mark an end to the case.

Investigators will continue to process the scene where the remains were found, after which a DNA analysis will be conducted.

Authorities used drones, cadaver dogs, a swift water team, and GoPros in the large-scale, multiagency search for Decker that followed the discovery of his daughters, per CNN. The girls were found with multiple bags over their heads in the Washington Cascades, and additional plastic bags and zip ties were strewn around the crime scene.

Decker is accused of killing his three daughters—aged 5, 8, and 9—via suffocation. The girls were scheduled for a visitation with him when they went missing; their bodies and Decker's abandoned truck were found on June 2nd, prompting a months-long search for 32-year-old Army veteran.

Officials said that positive identification has not yet been confirmed, but preliminary findings indicate that the remains belong to Decker.

The Chelan County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that they found human remains believed to be those of Travis Decker, the Army veteran who allegedly killed his three daughters. The remains were in a remote wooded area in south of Leavenworth, Washington, per CNN.

The FBI said on Thursday that it had finished searching the Washington state campground for two days, where the girls were discovered. Sheriff Mike Morrison of Chelan County told local media that among the objects found were bones. He claimed that it was unclear whether the bones belonged to an animal or a human and that they were not a full skeleton. To find out what they are, the bones were transferred to the anthropology department at Central Washington University for testing.

According to local news reports, authorities have confirmed bones were found during the search for Travis Decker.

Nearly two months on, the Chelan County Sheriff's Office recently announced that authorities will be scaling back their search efforts, according to a news report from ABC.

Idaho federal authorities said they found the man the camping family had spotted in Sawtooth National Forest who they believed was Decker. They determined it was a lookalike, not Decker himself. Thus, the search for the fugitive dad continues...

A family camping in the Sawtooth National Forest in Idaho said they spotted a man resembling Decker on Saturday, July 5, according to the U.S. Marshals Service Greater Idaho Task Force as quoted in a news report from Fox 13 in Seattle. The task force is asking for anyone in the area over the weekend to come forward with information.

Chelan County officials confirmed that blood found on the tailgate of Decker's abandoned truck matched his DNA profile. Officials said that with this and other DNA evidence, they don't believe there are any other suspects. They still don't know whether Decker is dead or alive and pledged to continue search efforts until he is apprehended or his body is recovered.

"Our office recently received a tip from a hiking party who stated they spotted a lone hiker in the Enchantments area who appeared to be ill prepared for trail and weather conditions, and appeared to be avoiding others," the sheriff's office wrote on social media.

Officials believe they are tracking the wanted father and army veteran. Officials say they are tracking a lone hiker in the Wenatchee Mountains who ran from sight when helicopters flew over.

Law enforcement officials say the search is narrowing for fugitive father Travis Decker, accused of killing his three young daughters. Decker has been on the run for nearly two weeks, but authorities say they are getting closer to finding him. Police reported that they found items they believe belong to Decker, and believe hikers spotted him in a rugged area of Blewett Pass. “We will not stop. We will keep going. He just has to make one mistake, like the sheriff said. We will find him. He will be brought to justice so the community can heal,” a U.S. Marshall said.

The Chelan County Sheriff's Office has reported that a new tip prompted a massive search in the Enchanted area.

New photos have been released of Travis Decker, the Army veteran fugitive father on the run after allegedly killing his three young daughters. The New photos, released by the Chelan County Sheriff's Office, show the tattoos on Decker's arms and ankles.

Decker is believed to be traveling along the Pacific Crest Trail. Park officials closed a vast portion of hiking trails in the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area within the Cascade Range late Thursday as the search continued.

Police say Decker is "well versed in wilderness survival and capable of spending days or even weeks in the wilderness on his own and with very little equipment."

Police have released new video of a father who is still on the run after his three little girls were found dead. An urgent search is underway to track down Travis Decker, an Army veteran charged with the murder of his three daughters. The girls were scheduled for a visitation with him when they went missing and were subsequently found deceased.

In a press release, deputies wrote: "A reward of up to $20,000 is available for information leading directly to Mr. Decker’s arrest."

The three sisters reported missing in Washington State this week were found deceased, and their father is wanted in connection with their death. The girls were last seen before a visitation with their dad, 32-year-old Travis Decker. He is now wanted on three counts of first-degree murder and kidnapping charges. Decker's truck was found near the campground where the girls' bodies were found on Monday evening. Decker is reportedly homeless and may be living at campgrounds or motels. Police say they don't know if he is armed, but is a veteran with extensive training and may pose a risk.

Travis Decker is described as 5’8” and 190 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Paityn is described as 4’ 8” and 80 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Olivia Decker is described as 4"2 and 50 pounds, with blonde hair and brown eyes. Evelyn is described as 4'4" and 50 pounds, with blonde hair and brown eyes.

The girls were last seen yesterday around 5 p.m. in the Wenatchee area. They may be with Travis Decker, 32, who may be driving a white 2017 GMC Sierra pickup with the license #D20165C.

Washington State Patrol officers are asking for the public's help locating three little girls who are missing. The children have been identified as Paitlyn Decker, 9, Evelyn Decker, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5.

Incident reported at Wenatchee.