The Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Friday that it was received by bones during a search operation in the state of Washington. Manhint for Travis DeckerThe father accused him of killing his three daughters before disappearing in the forest.
FBI Said on Monday It was operating a two -day grid search near the Rock Island Campground in Levenworth, Washington, an area that has a very heavy vegetation. The agency said that members of about 100 personnel, including special search teams, participated in the search.
In an email on Friday evening, FBI spokesman Ted Halla confirmed CBS News that some bones were gathered “around the rock island campground” earlier this week.
Halla said that bones were being analyzed to determine whether they were human or animals.
FBI Seattle Special Agent Incharge W. Mike Herrington said News release Earlier on Friday, “possible evidence” was found during the search on Friday.
Herrington said that the discovery was to locate Decker, finding signs of its hideout or gathering more evidence. The crew discovered around 250 acres of land, said Herrington said, even being beyond the planned circumference and using electronic mapping to track its efforts.
Herrington said that teams got “several items”, which are being analyzed to determine if they are associated with the case.
Herrington said, “Finding this possible evidence emphasizes the value of various teams several times in searching a field, especially in such challenging circumstances,” Herrington said. He did not give any details about the recovered items.
Decker wants for three cases of murder in the first degree and three cases of kidnapping. He wanted him to fail to return his daughters – Patin, 9; Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5 – After a planned journey, inspired his mother to call the police. The bodies of the girls were found in their truck on 2 June near the rock island campground. DNA test Confirmed that Decker is the only suspect in his murders.
Decker, a former army soldier and the existentialist of the forest, have not been seen ever. Chalan County Sheriff Michael Morison Said in a statement There is no decisive evidence to indicate on Monday whether Decker is Alive or deadPictures show how it can have His presence changed Has been released. A reward of up to $ 20,000 is being offered for the leading information for his arrest.
