Summary
Human remains found in Washington state were confirmed to be those of Travis Decker, who was wanted for the deaths of his three daughters. Decker's remains were found near the campsite where his daughters' bodies were discovered in June. DNA tests confirmed the remains as his.
Key Facts
- Travis Decker was wanted for the killing of his three daughters.
- Forensic tests confirmed that remains found in Washington state were Decker's.
- His remains were found near the site where his daughters' bodies were discovered last June.
- The daughters, aged 9, 8, and 5, were found suffocated after not being returned from a visit with Decker.
- Decker had a military background and was trained in navigation and survival.
- Authorities, including over 100 officials, searched for Decker for more than three months.
- The search area was large and included rugged, remote terrain.
- The U.S. Marshals Service had offered a $20,000 reward for information leading to Decker.
