FBI to give update on Leavenworth, WA search where Travis Decker hunt began
Search for Travis Decker continues with new resources
Federal, state, and local law enforcement have closed several campgrounds near Leavenworth for a two-day "boots on the ground" search for Travis Decker, the father wanted for the May murder of his three young daughters.
CHELAN COUNTY, Wash. - Authorities are scheduled to give an update Monday afternoon on the search for Travis Decker, the man accused of killing his three young daughters in May.
What we know:
This announcement comes after federal investigators closed campgrounds, roads and hiking trails near Leavenworth on Sunday to continue the search.
Who will be in attendance at the press conference?
FOX 13 Seattle confirmed with FBI Seattle that officials will hold a news conference on the search at 2 p.m. It will be streamed live on FOX LOCAL.
At the news conference, we will hear from the following:
- Peter Orth, supervisory senior resident agent, Yakima and Tri-Cities Resident Agencies, FBI Seattle Field Office
- Mike Morrison, sheriff, Chelan County Sheriff’s Office
Travis Decker is wanted for the murder and kidnapping of his three daughters in Chelan County, Washington. (FOX 13 Seattle)
Why are the authorities searching for Travis Decker?
Decker, 36, is wanted in connection with the deaths of his daughters, whose bodies were found at Rock Island Campground.
While the search has been ongoing for nearly three months, authorities say they have no evidence to suggest if he is "either alive or deceased" and that his whereabouts remain unknown.
Leavenworth area campsites closed this weekend near Travis Decker slayings
Local law enforcement officials closed some campsites near Leavenworth this weekend as they continue an on-going investigation in the area.
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office recently released new forensic evidence from the scene, which reportedly linked Decker's DNA to the plastic bags and cable ties found with the victims. The FBI confirmed its involvement in the new closures, which were requested for a temporary investigation from August 24–27.
Search for Travis Decker continues more than three months after murders
Law enforcement agencies, led by U.S. Marshals, are continuing their three-month search for Travis Decker, the Washington father accused of killing his three daughters and leaving their bodies at a Wenatchee-area campground.
What you can do:
Anyone with information about Decker's whereabouts is urged to contact the U.S. Marshals Service or call 911 immediately.
Tips can also be submitted to the U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102 or online.
The Source: Information in this story came from FBI Seattle and original reporting by FOX 13 Seattle.
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