Chelan County Sheriff Leads Ongoing Manhunt for Triple Murder Suspect Travis Decker in Washington

Law enforcement agencies continue their extensive manhunt for Travis Decker, accused of murdering his three young daughters in Chelan County, Washington. Authorities have shifted their strategy by reallocating resources from the widespread search to focus more on the investigation and evidence collection, though the ground search remains active with U.S. Customs and Border Patrol leading efforts alongside U.S. Forest Service deputies. A key development came after a tip from hikers who reported seeing a lone, ill-prepared hiker believed to be Decker in the Enchantments area, prompting deployment of tracking teams and K9 units that followed a trail toward the Blewett Pass/Highway 97 area. The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office has assumed lead investigative responsibility, coordinating with state and federal partners to intensify efforts, including aerial surveillance and backcountry patrols. Officials emphasize that while the search tactics have changed, the commitment to finding Decker is unwavering, with U.S. Marshals Service deploying additional resources through a 'rapidly advancing manhunt program.' Authorities urge the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity as the search continues in the rugged wilderness where Decker, a former Army infantryman with survival skills, remains at large.