Travis Decker potentially spotted in Idaho after daughters' murder

In the United States, authorities are on the lookout for Travis Decker, a man accused of murdering his three young daughters, who were discovered dead at Rock Island Campground in Chelan County, Washington, on June 2. The girls, aged 9, 8, and 5, were reported missing by their mother on May 30 after Decker failed to return them from a scheduled visitation. This tragic event has sparked a manhunt for Decker, an Army veteran with extensive military training, who is believed to have the skills to survive in the rugged wilderness. On July 5, a family camping in Idaho's Sawtooth National Forest reported seeing a man resembling Decker, prompting law enforcement officials to investigate the possible sighting in the Bear Creek area. The individual was described as a white male, around 5'8" to 5'10" tall, wearing a black mesh cap and specific clothing. His physical features included a long ponytail, an overgrown beard, and a black Jansport backpack. The U.S. Marshals Service is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to Decker's arrest and has urged the public to come forward if they have any sightings or information regarding his whereabouts, considering him armed and dangerous. The search, influenced by clues such as DNA evidence from bloody handprints found on Decker's truck, continues with the assistance of drones, cadaver dogs, and swift water search teams. Public interest remains high as the tragic circumstances surrounding the girls' deaths raise questions about potential lapses in law enforcement’s response during the initial stages of the investigation.