Authorities search hiking area for Washington father accused of killing 3 daughters

Authorities believe they have tracked Travis Decker, who is accused of killing his three young daughters, to a hiking area in Chelan County, Washington.

Authorities believe they have tracked Travis Decker, who is accused of killing his three young daughters, to a hiking area in Chelan County, Washington.

“Tracking teams believe they are on Decker’s trail, community support and tips are still needed!” the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release on Tuesday night.

Authorities believe he may be in the Blewett Pass area.

“We are asking for the public, especially those who live or have cabins in the area, to remain highly vigilant and report any suspicious activity,” the sheriff’s office said.

Paityn, Olivia and Evelyn Decker. Whitney Decker via APThe children, Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5, were found dead on June 2 near a campground east of Seattle after their father failed to bring them home from a visitation. According to an affidavit, the girls had bags over their heads and had been zip-tied. An autopsy attributed their deaths to suffocation.