Tragic Discovery: Blood Found at Campsite Linked to Missing Father of Three Slain Sisters
Authorities have confirmed that blood found at a campsite where three young sisters were tragically found dead belonged to a male, as the search for their father, Travis Caleb Decker, continues. Decker, a former soldier with survival skills, has been charged with murder and kidnapping after failing to return the girls to their mother's home in Wenatchee. The bodies of the girls were discovered at a campsite in the Cascade Mountains, with Decker's truck left at the scene, showing signs of blood. DNA and fingerprint analyses are pending, and search teams are actively looking for Decker in specific areas.
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office has released new images of Decker, showing tattoos on his ankle and arms, as well as a photo of him walking. The search efforts have been handed over to federal authorities to allow local personnel to rest. Decker, who has been charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution, has extensive outdoor skills and military experience, making him a skilled outdoorsman. His ex-wife had previously expressed concerns about his mental health and instability in a petition to modify their parenting plan.
An autopsy revealed that the cause of death for the girls was suffocation, with evidence of them being bound with zip ties and plastic bags placed over their heads. Popular camping and backpacking areas in the Icicle Creek area have been reopened, while other trails in the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area are open for day use only. The investigation into this tragic incident continues as authorities work to locate Decker and bring him to justice.