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Police find remains they think are US man accused of killing his daughters

Police find remains they think are US man accused of killing his daughters

Summary

Police in Washington state found human remains they believe belong to Travis Decker, a man accused of killing his three daughters. The girls were found dead in June, and Decker's remains were recently discovered in a remote area near where their bodies were found.

Key Facts

  • Human remains were found in Washington state and likely belong to Travis Decker.
  • Decker was accused of murdering his three daughters, ages nine, eight, and five.
  • The girls were discovered dead in a remote campground on June 2, with signs of suffocation and their wrists bound.
  • Decker was last seen driving a truck that was found near the crime scene.
  • He was wanted on charges of kidnapping and first-degree murder.
  • Decker, an ex-soldier, may have had survival training allowing him to hide in remote areas.
  • A reward of $20,000 was offered for information leading to Decker's capture.
  • Police found the remains on Grindstone Mountain, close to the location where the girls' bodies were found.

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