Joe Yates
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Almost three months ago, a father accused of killing his three daughters in a brutal manner went missing.
Travis Decker is wanted on first-degree murder and kidnapping charges after five-year-old Olivia, eight-year-old Evelyn and nine-year-old Paityn were found with their wrists zip-tied together and each had plastic bags over their heads.
After the 32-year-old failed to drop the kids off at their mom's home on May 30, in Wenatchee, central Washington, as per a court order, a search was launched.
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Their bodies were discovered on June 2, at Rock Island Campground, in Leavenworth, a rural part of the state an hour drive west of their home.
While the bodies of the sisters were each found, their US Army veteran father was nowhere to be seen.
Now, as the manhunt continues to find the dad, a forensic report revealed that 'DNA profiles matching Travis Decker were found on the plastic bags', as well as on the cable ties, with Decker being the sole suspect.
Chelan County Sheriff's Office has now provided updates on the case as it issued the following statement: "Two of the victims each had two separate bags over their heads, and the third victim had three separate bags over their head.
"In addition, several cable ties were located on the ground in the immediate area of the bodies. These plastic bags and cable ties were collected that night by the Washington State Patrol Crime Response Team."
It went on to note that autopsies for the young girls came back with the cause of death for each victim as suffocation, and the manner of death was homicide.
It continued: "On August 6, 2025, the Washington State Crime Lab reported DNA profiles matching Travis Decker were found on the plastic bags that were covering each of his daughters' heads. DNA profiles matching Paityn, Evelyn and Olivia Decker were also located on the plastic bags.
"No other DNA profiles were obtained from the plastic bags. One DNA profile was obtained from the cable ties collected at the scene. That DNA sample matched the profile for Travis Decker. No other DNA profiles were obtained from the cable ties.
"The completion of this DNA analysis provides additional evidence that indicates Travis Decker is the only suspect involved in committing these homicides."
The US Marshals Service is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for any information leading directly to the arrest of the dad, who officials consider 'armed and dangerous'.
Officials added: "Decker's whereabouts remain unknown. At this time, we do not have any evidence to suggest Travis Decker is either alive or deceased."