American father wanted for allegedly killing his three daughters may be trying to flee to Canada
An American military veteran accused of kidnapping and killing his three young daughters near Leavenworth, Washington, is still at large, possibly near the Canadian border in Washington state.
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Travis Decker's connection to Canada focuses on apparent plans to flee to this country in the days leading up to the deaths of his three daughters.
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What evidence points to a Canadian connection?
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According to court documents and a U.S. Marshals Service affidavit, Decker conducted several Google searches on May 26, 2025, such as 'how does a person move to Canada,' 'how to relocate to Canada,' and 'jobs Canada.' He also visited the official Canadian government job website, 'Find a job – Canada.ca'.
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This site provides resources for finding employment and information about working in Canada, suggesting he was looking for practical steps to secure work as part of a relocation plan.
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While specific details of every site he visited are not public, his search terms and the official nature of the websites accessed align with typical pre-arrival research steps. These include understanding immigration pathways and requirements, exploring job markets and employment resources, gathering information about settling in Canada, such as housing and health care.
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Does the location of the bodies of Decker's daughters link him to Canada?
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The bodies of Decker's daughters were discovered near a campground in Chelan County, Washington, relatively close to the Canadian border and approximately 11 miles from the Pacific Crest Trail, a well-known route that leads directly into Canada.
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Why would Decker's military training influence the choice to slip into this country?
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Authorities believe Decker may have been planning to use his military survival and navigation skills to escape into Canada undetected, possibly via remote terrain, such as the Pacific Crest Trail. His training included land navigation, survival, long-distance movement, and operating in woodland and mountainous terrain — skills that would be critical for traversing remote areas near the Canadian border.
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Both law enforcement and family members have noted Decker's ability to live off grid for extended periods, reportedly up to 2.5 months, using his survival knowledge to remain hidden for an extended period. This has shaped their search strategy, focusing on wilderness areas and trails that require advanced survival abilities.
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The U.S. Marshals Service and other law enforcement agencies have expanded their search to areas near the Canadian border, and they are considering the possibility that Decker may have attempted to cross into Canada to evade prosecution.
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