Bones found near the Rock Island Campground are confirmed to be non-human, according to Central Washington University’s examination.
LEAVENWORTH, Wash. — Bones found in the vicinity of the area where Travis Decker’s three daughters were found dead are not human, an examination at Central Washington University confirmed.
Multiple bones were found during a two-day search of the vicinity of the Rock Island Campground Aug. 25-26. Some of those required additional examination, according to a statement from W. Mike Herrington, special agent in charge of the FBI’s Seattle field office.
The search team cleared nearly 250 acres on foot around the campground outside of Leavenworth, according to the FBI.
The search, according to the FBI, is one step in a “three-month process by a variety of agencies” to find Decker, signs of his whereabouts or other evidence related to the murder of his daughters.
The bodies of Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia Decker were last seen May 30 leaving Wenatchee with their father, Travis Decker, who had a scheduled visitation.
The girls’ bodies were found near the Rock Island Campground outside of Leavenworth on June 2, after last being seen with their father, Travis Decker. The discovery prompted a manhunt for Decker throughout the Cascades; however, he has evaded authorities for three months.
Tips on possible sightings of Decker came in from throughout the region and beyond, but so far he has not been found.
The search has prompted closures in popular recreation areas, including the Enchantments.
Anyone who sees Decker is urged to call 911 immediately and not to try contacting or approaching him. The U.S. Marshals Service is still offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading directly to his arrest.
