Manhunt for Alleged Killer Dad Nears Cold After Idaho Sighting Report

Authorities are conducting a sprawling manhunt for Travis Decker, a Washington father accused of murdering his three young daughters before fleeing into the wilderness. Over the July 4 holiday weekend, campers in Idaho's Sawtooth National Forest reported a possible sighting of Decker, described as wearing a black mesh cap, cream-colored shirt, black shorts, and carrying a black Jansport backpack, but subsequent investigation confirmed the individual was not Decker. The search has been ongoing since early June after the bodies of Decker's daughters were found with plastic bags over their heads and their hands bound near his abandoned truck. Decker, a former U.S. Army survivalist, is wanted on first-degree murder and kidnapping charges and is considered armed and dangerous. Multiple local, state, and federal agencies, including U.S. Marshals and Border Patrol, have been involved in the search, with a $20,000 reward offered for information leading to his arrest. Despite the intense efforts, the manhunt has recently grown cold, with authorities expressing frustration but continuing to pursue leads.