The U.S. Marshals Service has declared Travis Decker dead, a suspect in the deaths of his three daughters, following the discovery of human remains believed to belong to him. Authorities made this declaration amidst a complex investigation, which included a three-month manhunt and the eventual identification of clothing and personal items near the remains. The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies are cautiously awaiting DNA confirmation. Despite the announcement, local officials have expressed concerns that the Marshals may have acted prematurely, indicating the investigation into the tragic case is far from over.