Authorities have discovered bones during a manhunt for Travis Decker, the main suspect in the murders of his three young daughters. The two-day search took place near Leavenworth, Washington, and involved over 100 agents from the FBI and local law enforcement. This search marks a significant development in the ongoing nationwide hunt for Decker, who has been evading capture for three months.

Decker, an Army veteran with survival training, has been the focus of an investigation since June 2. On that date, he failed to return his daughters—Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5—to their mother after a scheduled visitation. The bodies of the children were later found near Rock Island Campground, with bags over their heads. Autopsies revealed that the children died from suffocation, and their deaths were ruled homicides.

While initial assessments of the bones found during the search could not confirm whether they are human, they have been sent for forensic testing at Central Washington University’s anthropology department. The FBI stated, "Search personnel recovered several items that are being examined to determine if they are related to this investigation. Final results will take some time."

Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison indicated that if the evidence suggests further investigation is needed, law enforcement will take appropriate action. Currently, there is no definitive information regarding Decker's status, whether he is alive or deceased.

Sheriff Morrison also addressed the potential remains found, noting that wildlife activity and environmental factors make it unlikely to recover a complete skeleton. He stated, "We recognize that the potential is it’s not going to be a full skeleton. If we were to find one, there’s going to be bits and pieces, because wildlife does spread remains around."

To date, authorities have conducted searches over 247 acres in three major sweeps. Sheriff Morrison mentioned that additional campground and trail closures are likely as the investigation continues. Another large-scale search is planned for September, coordinated with federal partners.

The search for Decker has intensified since the discovery of his daughters' bodies. He has been on the run since May 30, when he allegedly kidnapped the girls. The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to his arrest. Anyone who sees Decker is urged to call 911 immediately and not to approach him.