Authorities say new evidence shows Travis Decker is the only person responsible for the deaths of his daughters.

The Washington State Crime Lab analyzed DNA from plastic bags and cable ties used in the killings of the three girls, 9-year-old Paityn, 8-year-old Evelyn and 5-year-old Olivia. The DNA analysis was shared by the Chelan County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) in a news release posted to Facebook on Tuesday.

A manhunt for Decker has been ongoing since the discovery of his children's bodies near the Rock Island Campground in early June.

Newsweek reached out to the CCSO for further comment via email Tuesday.

Why It Matters

The DNA findings are significant because they tie physical evidence recovered at the scene directly to the primary suspect in a triple homicide of children.

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