People living or owning cabins in remote parts of several Washington state counties have been urged to lock their doors — including sheds — as authorities continue searching for a father accused of killing his three daughters.
Manhunt for Travis Decker Continues
The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office said Travis Decker, 32, remains missing. They warned residents in Chelan, Kittitas, King, Snohomish, and Okanagan counties to leave blinds open and outdoor lights on while the search is underway.
“Law enforcement professionals are patrolling at all hours, in all spaces throughout this region,” the sheriff’s office said.
Accused Killer Has Wilderness Skills
Decker, a former Army soldier, is well-versed in wilderness survival and can remain off-grid with minimal equipment, authorities said.
He is accused of killing his daughters — ages 9, 8, and 5 — whose bodies were discovered near a central Washington campground on Monday. The girls’ mother had reported them missing after Decker failed to return them on time following a scheduled visit.
New Leads and Search Warrant
Authorities said search warrants have been executed in the area and on Decker’s devices, though details of what was found were not disclosed. Investigators said “new information” has generated additional leads.
Recent footage from Ring cameras and photos of Decker have been shared with the public.
Enchantments Closed Amid Search
The search has led to the closure of the Enchantments — a popular hiking region in the Cascade Mountain Range — through at least June 18.
Decker is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, 190 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen in a light-colored shirt and dark shorts. Authorities have not said if he is armed.
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