Human remains found in search for Pewaukee-native wanted in daughters' killings

Investigators in Washington state announced Thursday night the discovery of human remains believed to belong to a Pewaukee-native wanted in the deaths of his three young daughters.The Chelan County Sheriff's Office in Washington say the human remains were found in a remote wooded area south of the town of Leavenworth.The area is near the campground where Decker's three daughters, Olivia, 5, Evelyn, 8, and Paityn, 9, were found dead earlier this summer. Investigators previously said the girls' wrists had been zip-tied, and they had plastic bags over their headsInvestigators said they are processing the scene where the human remains were found. DNA analysis still needs to be done." While positive identification has not yet been confirmed, preliminary findings suggest the remains belong to Travis Decker," the news release said.

Investigators in Washington state announced Thursday night the discovery of human remains believed to belong to a Pewaukee-native wanted in the deaths of his three young daughters.

The Chelan County Sheriff's Office in Washington say the human remains were found in a remote wooded area south of the town of Leavenworth.

The area is near the campground where Decker's three daughters, Olivia, 5, Evelyn, 8, and Paityn, 9, were found dead earlier this summer. Investigators previously said the girls' wrists had been zip-tied, and they had plastic bags over their heads

Investigators said they are processing the scene where the human remains were found. DNA analysis still needs to be done.

" While positive identification has not yet been confirmed, preliminary findings suggest the remains belong to Travis Decker," the news release said.