Human Remains Likely Belonging to Man Accused of Killing His Daughters Found in Washington

Mon Sep 29 2025 01:36:43 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)

Authorities discover human remains believed to be Travis Decker, who was wanted for the murders of his three daughters. An extensive search revealed the tragic fate of the young girls.

In a chilling development, human remains thought to be Travis Decker, a man accused of murdering his three young daughters, have been located in Washington. The remains were found in a remote area, prompting questions about the tragic events leading to the girls' deaths, which were ruled as suffocation with bound wrists. The story has drawn national attention due to its horrifying nature and the search efforts that ensued after the girls went missing.

Human remains, believed to belong to a man suspected of murdering his three daughters, have been found in the Washington state. This discovery comes after extensive searches were conducted following the deaths of the girls, aged nine, eight, and five.

Authorities were on the lookout for Travis Decker since early June when the bodies of his daughters—Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia—were tragically discovered in a remote campground. His phone and vehicle were located nearby, but he had managed to evade capture.

While the remains found in a wooded area near Leavenworth have not yet been positively identified, preliminary investigations indicate they likely belong to Decker, as stated by the Chelan County Sheriff's Office.

Decker, 32, was under investigation for kidnapping and first-degree murder. Previously, he had been an active soldier, and authorities believe he may have utilized survival techniques learned in military training to evade law enforcement.

The girls' mother reported them missing on May 30 after Decker failed to return them from a scheduled visit. Tragically, the children’s deaths were attributed to suffocation, and their wrists were reportedly bound with zip ties.

Authorities emphasized that this distressing case has impacted many, resulting in closures of national forests in the region as searches intensified. As the investigation unfolds, the community hopes to find closure regarding a harrowing chapter that has shaken them to their core.