Remains found in Washington confirmed to be fugitive dad wanted in killing of 3 daughters

Authorities confirmed that remains found in a remote part of Washington state were those of Travis Decker.

Authorities confirmed that remains found in a remote part of Washington state were those of Travis Decker, the U.S. Army veteran accused in the horrific murder of his three young daughters and the subject of a monthslong manhunt.

Evelyn, Paityn and Olivia Decker.Wenatchee Police DepartmentChelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison said Thursday that officials received DNA results from Washington State Patrol's crime lab confirming the identity of the remains.

Clothing recovered from the scene also belonged to Decker, he said.

Travis Caleb Decker.U.S. Marshals ServiceMorrison apologized to the girls' mother, Whitney Decker, for how long it took to track down Decker.

"But I hope that you can rest easier at night knowing that Travis is accounted for," Morrison said. "He is deceased. Our DNA results confirm that, and this will bring a close to our case."