3 missing Washington sisters found dead; police search for father
Share this @internewscast.com


() Another potential Travis Decker sighting has gone cold.

Authorities had been scouring an Idaho forest for the Washington man accused of killing his three daughters, but they called off the search Wednesday after locating a look-alike hiker.

The U.S. Marshals Service Greater Idaho Fugitive Task Force was searching for Decker in the Bear Creek area in the Sawtooth National Forest in Stanley, Idaho, over the Fourth of July weekend.

A family in the area tipped police off about a man who they said resembled Decker, but officials confirmed it wasn’t him, according to a news release. The hiker was the same height and approximate weight as Decker, with similar features, including a beard and tattoos on his arm and calf.

“Investigators interviewed the cooperative man and confirmed he was hiking in the Bear Creek area this past weekend,” the release said.

Decker, a homeless Army veteran who has wilderness survival skills, has been missing since May 30 when he failed to return his children to their mother after a planned visitation. A nationwide manhunt ensued after the girls 9-year-old Paityn Decker, 8-year-old Evelyn Decker and 5-year-old Olivia Decker — were found dead near his truck at a campsite.

Decker may have been initially traveling on the Pacific Crest Trail, officials said. In mid-June, investigators said they believed they spotted Decker as a lone hiker in the Enchantments, a mountainous hiking area in Leavenworth, Washington.

As the manhunt entered its second month, Chelan County Sheriff Michael Morris told there is a “potential” Decker could be dead.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Unveiling the Mystery: Banksy’s Latest London Murals Spark Stargazing Fascination

Renowned street artist Banksy has seemingly confirmed that a new mural in…

Former Sheriff to Testify in Letcher County Inmate Exploitation Case

A former sheriff, implicated in the shooting death of a judge from…

Asian Markets Surge Following U.S. Stock Rally in Holiday-Shortened Week

Asian markets largely advanced on Tuesday, buoyed by gains on Wall Street…

Unraveling Atmospheric Rivers: The Weather Phenomenon Behind Intense Storms

Atmospheric rivers are powerful streams of moisture that traverse the sky, bringing…

Lawmakers Demand Answers from DOJ on Epstein Document Disclosure

In a rare display of bipartisan unity, lawmakers from both the Democratic…

From Hula Hoops to Hearing Aids: The Oldest Baby Boomers Set to Turn 80 in 2026, Shaping America’s Aging Demographic

The year 2026 marks a significant milestone as the oldest members of…

US Reverses Deportation of Chinese Whistleblower Exposing Xinjiang Human Rights Violations, Activists Confirm

WASHINGTON – In a recent development, the Department of Homeland Security has…

Kingsport Families Receive Holiday Meal Boxes from Second Harvest

The Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee opened its doors on…

Urgent Appeal: Melbourne Authorities Seek Public’s Help in Solving Fatal Crash Mystery

MELBOURNE, Fla. – Authorities in Melbourne are currently probing a deadly accident…

New Law Targets $207 Million Medicaid Payments Made to Deceased Individuals

WASHINGTON – A recent report from the Department of Health and Human…

Sudan’s Leader Presents Peace Proposal at UN; US Calls for Immediate Humanitarian Ceasefire

TANZANIA – In a bid to quell a devastating conflict that has…

Radiothon Triumph: Over $10K Raised in 36 Hours for Isaiah 117 House!

In an inspiring show of community spirit, a dedicated 36-hour radiothon held…