The remains of a former soldier wanted in the deaths of his three young daughters were believed to be found this week in the mountains of Washington state, authorities said.

Law enforcement teams have been searching for 32-year-old Travis Decker since early June, when a deputy found his truck and the bodies of his three daughters — all under age 10 — at a campground in central Washington.

Authorities are now waiting for forensic tests to confirm the identity of the remains , but the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office said on Thursday that preliminary findings suggest the remains belong to Decker.

What to know about the case:

Travis Decker’s ex-wife was worried about his mental health

A year ago, Decker’s ex-wife sought to restrict him from having overnight visits with their daughter

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