Days later, authorities located the family vehicle near Rock Island Campground and found the children deceased nearby. The case quickly became a major homicide investigation, leaving the community in deep mourning.
Their father became the main suspect and was believed to have fled into the surrounding wilderness. Law enforcement agencies launched a large search effort involving local authorities, federal teams, helicopters, drones, and tracking dogs.
The girls are remembered by loved ones as joyful and deeply loved children. Authorities continue to ask anyone with verified information about the suspect’s whereabouts to contact law enforcement immediately and avoid approaching him directly.
