Authorities in Chelan County, Washington, have discovered remains believed to be those of Travis Decker, a 32-year-old father accused of murdering his three young daughters. The remains were located in a remote wooded area south of Leavenworth during an ongoing search, according to the Chelan County Sheriff's Office.

While officials have not confirmed the identity of the remains, preliminary findings suggest they belong to Decker. The sheriff's office stated it is in contact with the Decker family, providing them with support and updates as the investigation continues.

Arianna Cozart, the attorney for Whitney Decker, Travis's ex-wife and the mother of the deceased girls, expressed hope regarding the identification. "We are praying that the remains found are confirmed to be Travis's. We continue to be grateful for law enforcement's efforts in this case and are forever appreciative of the entire world's love, compassion, and support for Whitney," Cozart said.

Travis Decker, an Army veteran, was wanted on three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of first-degree kidnapping. His daughters—Paityn, 9; Evelyn, 8; and Olivia, 5—went missing after leaving home for a scheduled visitation with him on May 30. Their bodies were discovered three days later near the Rock Island Campground in Chelan County.

Decker's truck was found at the scene, but he was not present, prompting a large-scale manhunt involving hundreds of personnel from various agencies. Throughout the search, there were multiple reported sightings of Decker, including two in Idaho and one in Washington, but none were confirmed.

Authorities warned that Decker should be considered armed and dangerous. The U.S. Marshals Service offered a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to his arrest. Court documents revealed that the girls were found with plastic bags over their heads and their wrists zip-tied. An autopsy determined their cause of death to be suffocation, with homicide as the manner of death.

In July, officials disclosed that bloody handprints found on Decker's truck matched his DNA profile, leading them to believe he was the sole suspect in the case. Cozart previously mentioned that Decker had mental health struggles, including PTSD, and had difficulty accessing help through veterans' resources. She noted that while there were restrictions on his visitation rights, there were no significant warning signs before the girls' disappearance.

Decker served in Afghanistan in 2014 and transitioned to the Washington National Guard in 2021. Preparations for his administrative separation were set to begin in 2023 or 2024, but the process had not yet started.

As the search for Decker continued, officials indicated they were scaling back efforts due to a decrease in leads. However, they urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities. Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison previously stated, "We could be in a fight for five years, 10 years, 20 years. I certainly hope we're looking at a couple weeks and it closes out, but it could be a long time."