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Opened Jun 20, 2025 by Alisia Leon@alisialeon3418
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Sinister Military Record of 'killer' Dad Wanted For Murdering Girls


A Washington dad suspected of fatally suffocating his three little women has a comprehensive military background and served in Afghanistan, the Daily Mail has learned - as authorities cautioned the general public not to approach him throughout their continuous manhunt.

Travis Decker, 32, is accused of eliminating his daughters, Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5, whose bodies were discovered at a campground in Leavenworth, after he failed to return them to their mother in Wenatchee following a set up three-hour visit.

As authorities look for Decker, who is thought to be psychologically unstable, they warned locals that he could be harmful due to his military background.

Decker signed up with the Army in 2013, according to the Associated Press. He served in Afghanistan before transferring to the Washington National Guard in 2021, Karina Shagren, interactions director for the the Washington Military Department, verified to the Daily Mail.

He was a full-time member of the Guard up until 2023 or 2024, when he changed to part-time.

Decker stopped participating in necessary monthly drills a little over a year earlier, and the Guard remained in the procedure of a disciplinary discharge.

He likely has advanced fight training and was an air-borne paratrooper who earned the elite rank of 'Ranger,' suggesting he would have excellent wilderness and survival abilities, Fox 13 Seattle reported, mentioning social networks posts.

It is unknown if the veteran is currently equipped, however local police cautioned individuals from approaching him.

Travis Decker, 32, is accused of eliminating his children, Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5, after he failed to return them back to their mom following an arranged three-hour see in Washington on Friday

Chelan County Sheriff's Office deputies discovered the ladies' bodies about 75 to 100 backyards from Decker's truck at a camping site. Police believe the ladies passed away from asphyxiation and reported that their wrists were zip-tied, court files stated

'Due to security concerns do not attempt to get in touch with or approach Decker,' cops said.

'This is an outright tragedy,' the military spokeswoman told AP. 'We are grieving along with the community.'

Authorities swarmed the Rock Island Campground on Monday night after finding Decker's truck.

Chelan County Sheriff's Office deputies found the women' bodies about 75 to 100 yards from the truck. Police believe the women passed away from asphyxiation and reported that their wrists were zip-tied, court documents said.

Decker's truck also had 2 bloody handprints on the tailgate, and inside were personal products including blankets, food, vehicle seats and a wallet on the center console.

The camping site likewise revealed indications of recent activity, with a camping tent and a cooler situated a brief distance away, but Decker was nowhere to be found.

The girls' mom, Whitney Decker, who is divorced from the veteran, told cops that he had chosen the women up around 5pm however had not returned them by 8pm, and his phone went directly to voicemail, court files stated.

Detectives stated she 'expressed issue due to the fact that Decker supposedly has actually never done this before and ... is presently experiencing some psychological health problems.'

The ladies' bodies were discovered roughly 38 miles from their mom's home. Decker is still on the run, as authorities caution locals that he might be dangerous due to his basic training

Decker's truck had two bloody handprints on the tailgate, and inside were personal items consisting of blankets, food, automobile seats and a wallet on the center console

She likewise told law enforcement authorities that Decker was identified with borderline personality condition and thinks he did not take medication for the condition, according to court documents.

The father-of-three was expected to seek mental health treatment and anger management counseling as part of a parenting strategy, however there was no sign he has followed through with the plan - which he declined to sign, the court files reveal.

Still, Whitney told police she did not think her ex threatened and stated he enjoyed his daughters.

She said the women had a 'great relationship with Decker and enjoy their time with him,' and noted that he had actually never ever failed to return the ladies before, according to a cops affidavit.

She said when Decker went to pick up the girls for a scheduled three-hour see on Friday, he was 'quieter than typical' which was 'out of character' for him.

He had actually likewise allegedly been talking about getting rid of his canine due to housing and monetary struggles.
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When Decker failed to return with the women that night, Whitney reported them missing out on.

'What prompted her to call us was that ... he was late returning the ladies and had not interacted to her that he was going to be late, which was his common style therefore this was out of the normal,' Captain Brian Chance stated.

Decker signed up with the Army in 2013 and transferred to the Washington National Guard in 2021. He was a full-time member of the Guard up until 2023 or 2024, when he changed to part-time. Decker stopped attending compulsory month-to-month drills a little over a year back, and the Guard remained in the procedure of a disciplinary discharge

Washington State Patrol was called Friday night to request an Amber Alert, but it did not meet the needed requirements, Wenatchee Police stated.

The lacking requirements was believed kidnapping and impending peril of death or serious injury, stated Chris Loftis, director of public affairs for the state patrol.

'In this case, it was a parent with custodial opportunities, and the children had not been returned home on time. But that's a rather typical event and not something where you simply automatically presume kidnapping,' he stated.

He included that there was no sign Decker would harm them.

'We're individuals too, you know, so the loss of a kid, the loss of 2 kids, the loss of three kids is ... devastating,' Loftis stated. 'Everybody constantly aims to how we can improve.'

The following day, Wenatchee detectives got in touch with the patrol with additional info that resulted in the issuance of an Endangered Missing Person Alert (EMPA).

State cops later on dropped the EMPA on Monday night without releasing a public factor. The following day, Wenatchee Police Department revealed the women' deaths.

Whitney likewise stated in September divorce procedures that he had actually been 'struggling to keep stability' since they separated and it was starting to affect their daughters.

The women' mom said that at times he would have the women sleep at an armory while he remained in the National Guard, regardless of her objections

The women' mom said they had a 'great relationship with Decker and enjoy their time with him,' and kept in mind that he had actually never ever stopped working to return the ladies before

Whitney said when Decker went to get the women for a scheduled three-hour visit on Friday, he was 'quieter than normal' which was 'out of character' for him

When Decker failed to return with the women that night, Whitney reported them missing out on

She stated that sometimes he would have the ladies sleep at an armory while he was in the National Guard, in spite of her objections, according to the Seattle Times.

She likewise stated Decker was prone to 'outbursts' and would come into her home yelling for the women, whom he would in some cases fail to get after assuring to do so.

In one circumstances, Whitney composed that her youngest daughter, Olivia, called her weeping during a go to with Decker and stated she could not find her father - before Evelyn got home with welts in between her legs.

'I do not desire to keep Travis from the ladies at all,' Whitney wrote in the court filing. 'To the contrary, I have bent over backwards to assist in that relationship.

'But I can not have our girls remaining in what is basically a homeless shelter, at times unsupervised, with lots of weird men or remaining in a tent or living in his truck with him, both in severe temperature levels and unknown locations for their security.'

The women' maternal grandmother likewise composed that Decker would drop off the girls at inconsistent times and they would in some cases be upset or weeping when they returned home.

'They are all happy, clever, well-adjusted women with the exception of when them back to me after his visitations,' she wrote, according to the Seattle Times.

On Tuesday, a judge issued a warrant for Decker's arrest and purchased he be held without bail.

Whitney also mentioned in September divorce procedures that he had actually been 'having a hard time to maintain stability' since they were separated and it was beginning to affect their children

Whitney informed cops she did not believe her ex threatened and stated he enjoyed his daughters

Police is asking the public for aid to find the father-of-three, but recommended residents not to approach him

Decker is referred to as 5-foot-8 and 190 pounds, with black hair worn in a ponytail and brown eyes.

He is charged with three counts of first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping.

Meanwhile, a GoFundMe set up for Whitney had raised almost $366,000 as of Wednesday early morning.

'These ladies were true light in this world and it is a darker place without them. I will miss out on seeing their sweet little faces,' a note on the fundraising page read.
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'Send Whitney all of your prayers, love and support. Spend some time to today to inform someone you enjoy them.'

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