Decker had been charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping after the discovery in June of his three young daughters‘ bodies.
Human remains believed to be those of Travis Decker were found in a remote wooded area south of Leavenworth, Washington, officials said, and the scene was being processed by local and state crime-scene teams while DNA analysis was planned to confirm identity.
Why It Matters
More than three months ago, the bodies of Decker’s three young daughters were found near the Rock Island Campground and after a multi-agency search for the 32-year-old who had been charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping. Authorities described the findings as preliminary and said identification would rely on forensic testing, a step that determines whether charges or other legal steps change as the investigation continues.What To Know
The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office said it was processing the site with help from the Washington State Patrol crime scene response team; DNA testing will follow to confirm identity.
