Travis Decker, 32, is wanted for kidnapping and first-degree murder after his daughters, aged between five and nine, were found dead. The case has garnered national attention and raised concerns over public safety.
Tragic Case in Washington: Man on the Run After Allegedly Killing His Three Daughters
Tragic Case in Washington: Man on the Run After Allegedly Killing His Three Daughters
In a shocking incident, authorities in Washington State are searching for a man accused of killing his three daughters.
Authorities in Wenatchee, Washington, are in pursuit of Travis Decker, a 32-year-old man suspected of murdering his three young daughters—Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia—last week. The Wenatchee Police Department has charged him with kidnapping and first-degree murder amid reports of the girls’ deaths resulting from apparent suffocation at a remote campground.
The alarming situation unfolded when their mother reported her daughters missing on May 30, after Decker failed to return them following a visit. Despite repeated attempts from the mother to contact him, there was no response. Tragically, police discovered the bodies on June 2 near the campground, alongside Decker’s abandoned truck and cell phone.
Authorities describe Decker as an outdoorsman, likely to be leveraging his survival skills from military training to evade capture in Washington’s mountainous terrain. Sheriff Mike Morrison warned that Decker "poses a significant risk if approached," expressing concerns about his mental state and possible motives behind the alleged crime, which remain unclear.
Decker's potential for survival in the wilderness complicates the search efforts, as he may have hidden supplies in advance. As the FBI joins the hunt, a reward of $20,000 has been announced by the US Marshals Service for information leading to his capture.
Widespread search operations have led to the temporary closure of popular national forests in the area, underscoring the urgency and seriousness of the law enforcement response. Sheriff Morrison emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution, encouraging Decker to turn himself in for the sake of his children.
The alarming situation unfolded when their mother reported her daughters missing on May 30, after Decker failed to return them following a visit. Despite repeated attempts from the mother to contact him, there was no response. Tragically, police discovered the bodies on June 2 near the campground, alongside Decker’s abandoned truck and cell phone.
Authorities describe Decker as an outdoorsman, likely to be leveraging his survival skills from military training to evade capture in Washington’s mountainous terrain. Sheriff Mike Morrison warned that Decker "poses a significant risk if approached," expressing concerns about his mental state and possible motives behind the alleged crime, which remain unclear.
Decker's potential for survival in the wilderness complicates the search efforts, as he may have hidden supplies in advance. As the FBI joins the hunt, a reward of $20,000 has been announced by the US Marshals Service for information leading to his capture.
Widespread search operations have led to the temporary closure of popular national forests in the area, underscoring the urgency and seriousness of the law enforcement response. Sheriff Morrison emphasized the need for a peaceful resolution, encouraging Decker to turn himself in for the sake of his children.
