Federal Search for Idaho Suspect Ends in Mistaken Identity Amid Ongoing Child Tragedy

In a grim reminder of the ongoing challenges facing law enforcement, federal authorities have called off the search in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Forest for Travis Decker, a fugitive wanted in connection with the tragic deaths of his three young daughters in Washington state. What began as a frantic effort to bring justice has underscored critical issues about effective use of resources and the delicate balance between urgency and accuracy. How Can We Ensure Justice Without Squandering Resources? The search launched after a family reported spotting a man bearing striking resemblance to Decker—a former soldier accused of abandoning his children’s bodies...