Prosecutors have moved to drop charges against Travis Decker, the man accused of killing his three young daughters earlier this year before disappearing and sparking a monthslong manhunt , after the U.S. Marshals Service informed them Decker is dead, court documents show.

Local law enforcement, however, said it is still waiting on DNA test results on remains that are believed to be Decker's that were found in Washington state last week.

The Chelan County Sheriff's Office said last week the remains, which were discovered Thursday, Sept. 18, were found in a remote wooded area south of Leavenworth, Washington.

Using a drone, authorities found a decomposed body with bone fragments spread around the hillside, along with clothing and other personal items, Sheriff Mike Morrison said l

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