Murdered WA girls cause of death was likely asphyxiation

The Brief

Court documents reveal new details in the murders of three young girls in Chelan County, along with the ongoing search for the suspect, Travis Decker.

The children's cause of death was likely asphyxiation, according to a preliminary report filed with Chelan County Superior Court.

Decker had allegedly been showing signs of growing mental health concerns and was not following a parenting plan order.

WENATCHEE, Wash. - Three young girls allegedly murdered by their father in Washington appeared to have died from asphyxiation, according to a preliminary report filed with Chelan County Superior Court.

Authorities in Chelan County are actively searching for Travis Decker, who is wanted for three counts of first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping.

Decker is accused