09/04/2025
Most recent update on Travis Decker search.
UPDATE ON THE SEARCH FOR TRAVIS DECKER
YAKIMA, WA – The following statement may be attributed to W. Mike Herrington, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Seattle field office:
On August 25 and 26, FBI Seattle and partners participated in a two-day grid search operation within the vicinity of the Rock Island Campground near Leavenworth, WA. During the search, personnel recovered multiple bones, including those that required additional examination to determine if they were animal or human. Central Washington University has reviewed the bones and assessed that they are not human.
While we do not anticipate further updates related to this specific search, the investigation continues. This extensive search was just one step in a three-month process by a variety of agencies to locate Travis Decker, discover signs of his whereabouts, or find any other evidence of the murder of his three daughters. In two days, the search team cleared almost 250 acres by carefully covering rough terrain on foot, and further efforts can build on the knowledge we gained through the electronic mapping of the area.
FBI Seattle is committed to our continued collaboration with the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Marshals Service, the U.S. Forest Service, and other partners to locate Decker and are committed to bringing every available FBI resource that will advance this case for as long as it takes. If we have an update on this case, we will share as soon as we are able. Also check for updates from the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office or the U.S. Marshals Service.
More information about resources for the search:
8.25.25 Statement on the Search for Travis Decker
8.29.25 Update on the Search for Travis Decker
Multimedia for search
While FBI Seattle led this search, the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office is the lead agency in this investigation. The United States Marshals Service is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading directly to Travis Decker’s arrest. The suspect should be considered armed and dangerous.
If you see Travis Decker, please call 911 immediately and do not attempt to contact or approach him. Anyone with information is urged to contact the nearest U.S. Marshals office, the U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102, or USMS Tips at www.usmarshals.gov/tips.
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