Bear Creek Manhunt Intensifies: Travis Decker Possibly Spotted in Idaho – LIVE UPDATES

Bear Creek – An intense multi-state manhunt for Travis Decker has escalated dramatically after campers reportedly saw a man matching his description in Idaho’s Bear Creek area. Decker, a 33‑year‑old former Army survivalist, is accused of murdering his three young daughters in Washington and has been missing since early June. Authorities are now expanding the search into Idaho’s remote Sawtooth National Forest—highlighting the massive scale and urgency of this case.

Key Facts

• ✅ BREAKING: Possible sighting of Decker in Idaho’s Bear Creek area

• ✅ IMPACT: Children’s killer considered armed; residents across two states on alert

• ✅ OFFICIAL SOURCE: “We are evaluating each tip … hopeful one will assist” – Dep. Marshal Leigh

• ✅ ACTION: Report any sightings to U.S. Marshals at 1‑800‑336‑0102

Hyperlocal Impact

1. Precise Location:
   Bear Creek area, Sawtooth National Forest, Camas County, Idaho – near multiple summer camps and trailheads.

2. Community Connection:

   “We saw someone matching his description hiking near our campsite—looked rugged and unkempt.”
   – Chris Martinez, camper in Bear Creek.

An emotional search operation now stretches hundreds of miles from the original crime scene in Chelan County, Washington, to Idaho’s Sawtooth wilderness.

The manhunt—initially confined to Washington—has entered its sixth week, now drawing in U.S. Marshals, Idaho State Police, Camas County deputies, U.S. Forest Service rangers, and BLM personnel. Investigators are combing every backcountry trail, speaking with campers, hikers, and local residents. The tip from July 5, though unconfirmed, has catalyzed a full-scale search operation in Idaho, with authorities urging the public not to pick up hitchhikers and to refrain from flying drones, which could interfere with official aerial search activity.

Blood evidence from Decker’s abandoned GMC truck near Rock Island Campground confirmed his DNA — reinforcing suspicion he was at the scene of the girls’ murders. Despite early speculation that he may have fled to Canada, the Idaho sighting suggests he may still be within the U.S. wilderness.

Exclusive Angle

• WHY THIS MATTERS NOW: Idaho sightings show the suspect is not confined to Washington—signaling a cross‑state fugitive scenario. The possibility of him being alive and on the move amplifies public safety concerns.

Crisis Response

• IMMEDIATE RESOURCES:
  » U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force: 1‑800‑336‑0102
  » Camas County Sheriff’s Office: (208) 764‑2233

• OFFICIAL GUIDANCE:
  “Do not attempt contact—call us immediately.”
  – Michael Leigh, Supervisory Deputy U.S. Marshal

Update Log

• 🆕 July 7 3:28 PM: U.S. Marshals confirm tip from Bear Creek

• 🆕 July 7 2:17 PM: Joint search operation launched in Sawtooth NF

Stay tuned as this manhunt evolves across state lines. The public’s awareness and quick reporting could be instrumental in locating a dangerous suspect.