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A father from Washington state, who is now a suspect in the tragic deaths of his three young daughters, had recently conducted online searches regarding relocating to Canada. This information was revealed in an affidavit from the U.S. Marshals Service.
According to the affidavit, the 32-year-old father had searched phrases such as “how does a person move to Canada,” “how to relocate to Canada,” and “jobs in Canada.” These searches were reportedly made just days before his last visitation with his daughters, Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5.
The officer who filed the affidavit, Deputy U.S. Marshal Keegan Stanley, noted that these searches occurred late last month, shortly before the girls’ final visit with their father.
(L-R) – The three sisters were found deceased, with preliminary reports indicating asphyxiation as the cause of death.
In addition to the relocation searches, the father also visited a Canadian government job website, as indicated in the affidavit.
On a Tuesday, authorities announced the discovery of the sisters’ bodies near a campground, just a day after a missing persons alert was called off.
The girls were last seen on May 30, after leaving their home in Wenatchee for a scheduled visitation with their father, who has been described as homeless and living in his vehicle or at various temporary accommodations.
The father is currently wanted by law enforcement for the alleged murders of his daughters.
The following day, a missing persons alert was issued by the Washington State Patrol, declaring both the girls and their father as at-risk and missing, along with a description of his vehicle.
After searching local motels, law enforcement shifted their focus to a nearby campground. The father’s truck was found abandoned in the vicinity.
A subsequent search led to the grim discovery of the girls’ bodies, which were found with their hands bound and bags over their heads.
The affidavit also noted that the remains were located relatively close to the Canadian border, approximately 11 miles from a well-known trail that leads directly into Canada.
In the meantime, a large-scale manhunt is underway for the father, with authorities expanding their search efforts in the area.
Law enforcement has reached out to Canadian authorities to determine if they are assisting in the search and whether there is a possibility that the father has crossed the border.
Earlier this year, it was announced that crossing the border via the Pacific Crest Trail is now prohibited, aligning with U.S. government policy, and individuals wishing to enter Canada must do so through designated Ports of Entry.
The father has a background in military training, which authorities believe may aid him in evading capture.
He faces multiple serious charges, including three counts of first-degree murder and one count of kidnapping, along with additional charges related to custodial interference. Recently, a new charge of unlawful flight to avoid prosecution was added.
The affidavit emphasizes the severity of the charges against him, noting that individuals facing such serious felonies often have a tendency to flee.
Authorities have urged residents in remote areas to secure their homes and remain vigilant as the search for the father continues.