WENATCHEE, Wash. - Three young Wenatchee girls reported missing last week were found dead on Monday, June 2, according to the Wenatchee Police Department.

Authorities are now searching for their father, Travis Decker , 32, who is wanted for three counts of first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping .

What happened to missing girls in Washington state?

What they're saying:

The Wenatchee Police Department expressed its "sincere and deep heartfelt condolences" to the family, stating they have been in close communication throughout the investigation.

The backstory:

The three girls , ages 9, 8, and 5, were reported missing Friday, May 30, at 9:45 p.m., after their mother told police they had not been returned following a planned visitation with Decker. Decker was believed t

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