Authorities are closing in on a possible hiding location for Travis Decker, a Washington father accused of the aggravated first-degree murder and kidnapping of his three daughters. The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office, now aided by federal authorities and the National Guard, is searching the Ingalls Creek and Valley High areas. Evidence, including blood samples, was found in his abandoned truck, and the girls' cause of death was confirmed as suffocation.
Police close in on possible location where fugitive dad could be hiding after alleged triple murder
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Authorities are closing in on a possible hiding location for Travis Decker, a Washington father accused of the aggravated first-degree murder and kidnapping of his three daughters. The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office, now aided by federal authorities and the National Guard, is searching the Ingalls Creek and Valley High areas. Evidence, including blood samples, was found in his abandoned truck, and the girls' cause of death was confirmed as suffocation.
Trending- 1 Last week: Prosecutors formally charged Decker with aggravated first-degree murder and kidnapping. Girls found dead at Rock Island Campground.
- 2 Sunday night: CCSO handed search for Decker over to federal authorities.
- 3 Monday: Officials discovered 'large amount of evidence' from Decker’s abandoned GMC pickup truck. CCSO coroner’s office confirmed girls’ cause of death as suffocation, ruling it a homicide.
- 4 Late Monday night: Law enforcement began zeroing in on Ingalls Creek and Valley High areas.
- Travis Decker faces aggravated first-degree murder and kidnapping charges, potentially life in prison without parole.
- Increased law enforcement presence in the search area.
- Public advised to secure homes and vehicles.
What: Manhunt for Travis Decker, accused of triple murder and kidnapping of his daughters. Authorities are searching a specific area after finding evidence.
When: Late Monday night (search intensified), Sunday night (federal authorities took over), last week (charges filed, girls found), Monday (evidence found, cause of death confirmed).
Where: Ingalls Creek and Valley High areas, approximately 30 miles from Rock Island Campground, Chelan County, Washington.
Why: Travis Decker is accused of killing his three daughters (Paityn, Evelyn, Olivia) by suffocation and kidnapping them, then disappearing into the wilderness.
How: Law enforcement, including the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office, federal authorities, and the Washington National Guard (providing helicopter transport), are conducting a search. Evidence was found in Decker's abandoned truck.