The exhaustive hunt for Travis Decker, a man suspected of the murder of his three daughters, presses on as FBI Seattle and its partners recently wrapped up a two-day grid search operation in the vicinity of the Rock Island Campground, near Leavenworth, Washington. The search, conducted on August 25 and 26, involved meticulous traversal of approximately 250 acres of rugged terrain on foot, along with electronic mapping to augment the effort. Despite these intensive efforts, according to a statement from W. Mike Herrington, special agent in charge of the FBI Seattle field office, the search team’s recovery of multiple bones concluded with Central Washington University’s determination that the remains were not human.
The focus of the multi-agency collaboration has been the continuous, three-month pursuit to uncover any clue that could contribute to locating Decker, or evidence relating to the tragic crime he is accused of. The FBI remains fiercely persistent in their quest, “committed to bringing every available FBI resource that will advance this case for as long as it takes,” as per Herrington’s statement. As they dive deeper into the investigation, the fruits of their efforts are yet to yield the kind of evidence, or sign of Decker’s whereabouts that could lead to his apprehension.
Amidst this challenging search, the public’s role is identified as a crucial aspect. The U.S. Marshals Service has extended a reward of up to $20,000 for information that may steer directly to Travis Decker’s arrest. Herrington advises the public that if they see Travis Decker, they should call 911 immediately and refrain from engaging with him, as he is considered armed and dangerous. Individuals who might have relevant information are encouraged to reach out to the nearest U.S. Marshals office, the U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102, or to submit their tips online at usmarshals.gov/tips…