New Evidence Links Travis Decker To His Daughters' Murders

The search for Travis Decker has bypassed alarming and now taken a downright chilling turn as new evidence ties him to the horrific murders of his three little girls. Investigators said in a press release from the Chelan County Sheriff's Office that DNA belonging to Decker was used to grip the plastic bags and cable ties that were used to smother the suffocation deaths of Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5. The tragic case unfolded more than two months ago when the bodies of the girls he shared with ex-wife Whitney Decker were found in a campground in Leavenworth, Washington.

Autopsies showed that each child had been smothered, with the grim specifics including the fact that two children had multiple bags placed over their heads, and the youngest had three. Several cable ties also found nearby indicated a premeditated and systematic form of violence. The Washington State Patrol Crime Response Team performed forensic tests on the bags and ties, identifying Decker as the contributor of the DNA found on them, leaving little doubt in investigators' minds about his involvement. He is the "only suspect involved in committing these homicides," authorities said, and he remains wanted on first-degree murder and kidnapping charges.

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This is another development that has only heightened the need for an all-points bulletin. Decker is still at large, and police are asking the public to keep an eye out and contact them if they see her. Police warn that he is believed to be dangerous and urge anyone with information on his location to contact the police. Residents in the terror-struck community are reeling from the tragedy and find it difficult to believe that three young lives could be snuffed out in such a horrific way. For the investigators, the DNA connection is a significant breakthrough in the investigation, allowing them to focus more closely on Decker and to build a stronger case against him once he's found.

As the search continues, officials are juggling the priorities of keeping everyone safe while seeking justice for Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia. With this growing forensic evidence, we anticipate the most serious charges will be pursued once Decker is taken into custody. The case highlights the importance of forensic science in solving even the most complex investigations. That would be for later; however, the burning focus now is on getting Travis Decker before another child becomes a victim, and bringing one small measure of peace to a family and a community torn apart by intolerable loss.