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Global News
5 days ago
- Global News
Doorbell camera shows wanted dad days before his 3 daughters found dead
The Washington dad wanted for the murders of his three daughters was spotted on doorbell camera in the days leading up to the brutal killings, with police sharing footage of Travis Decker's 'last known appearance' before his children's deaths. The footage captures Decker, 32, walking up to an unidentified home's door and knocking on it, before bizarrely running his hand up and down the surface of the door. The Chelan County Sheriff's Office, which released the footage, noted the video was taken before the alleged killings but said it decided to share it as it's the most recent sighting of the suspected killer. Paityn Decker, 9, Evelyn Decker, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5, were found dead on Monday after being reported missing on Friday, May 30, following a 'planned visitation' with their dad. The siblings were found dead near a campground, a day after Washington State Patrol called off an endangered missing persons alert for the sisters. Story continues below advertisement View image in full screen (L-R) – Evelyn, Paityn and Olivia Decker likely died by asphyxiation, according to a preliminary report filed with the Chelan County Superior Court. GoFundMe According to an affidavit, Chelan County Sheriff's Office deputies found the girls' bodies a short distance away from Decker's white GMC truck. Police believe the girls died from asphyxiation and reported that their wrists were zip-tied, court documents said. Now, a manhunt is underway for Decker, with officials noting he could be 'anywhere in the nation.' Travis Decker is wanted by police for the murders of his three daughters. Handout / Wenatchee Police Department Local authorities are working with the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Marshal's Office in their search. Story continues below advertisement 'We will not rest until we have located him,' Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison said during a press conference Wednesday. 'He can be anywhere within the nation, so that's why we have our federal partners on scene helping us bring in additional resources.' 1:40 Father wanted for murders of 3 missing daughters found dead in Washington state 'Travis, if you're listening, this is your opportunity to turn yourself in, do the right thing, do what you need to do and take accountability for your actions. We're not going to rest, and we're going to make sure we find you. You will be brought to justice. Those young ladies deserve it,' Morrison said. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy A reward of up to $20,000 was available for information leading directly to his arrest. Travis Decker. Handout / Chelan County Sheriff's Office Decker joined the Army in 2013 and transferred to the Washington National Guard in 2021, Washington Military Department spokesperson Karina Shagren told The Associated Press. He was a full-time member of the Guard until 2023 or 2024, when he switched to part-time. Story continues below advertisement Decker stopped attending mandatory monthly drills a little over a year ago, and the Guard was in the process of a disciplinary discharge for him, Shagren said. 'This is an absolute tragedy,' Shagren said. 'We are mourning along with the community.' Morrison, speaking about Decker's proficiency as an outdoorsman and time spent in school for survival skills, told reporters on Wednesday that 'it sounds like at times he would go out and would be leaving off grid for sometimes up to two and a half months.' 'So we understand that that's a possibility, that he could have scoped out this area before, put supplies out there and has the ability and the knowledge to survive for a long period of time.' A GoFundMe, founded by family friend Amy Edwards, is raising money for the girls' mother, Whitney. 'We are heartbroken to share that the girls have since passed … the pain of this loss is immeasurable,' Edwards wrote on the fundraising page, which has amassed nearly US$900,000 as of Thursday morning. 'I've known Whitney for years, we're both dance moms and theater friends (and I've) had the privilege of teaching Whitney's girls.' Decker has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of kidnapping, in addition to custodial interference charges. Story continues below advertisement Decker is described as five feet eight inches tall and 190 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a light-coloured shirt and dark shorts.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Cause of Death Revealed for 3 Sisters Who Vanished During 'Planned Visitation' with their Dad as He Remains Missing: Reports
The causes of death of sisters Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5, who were found dead after vanishing on May 30 while visiting their father, have been revealed, according to a preliminary report seen by Fox 13 Seattle The young girls died by asphyxiation, according to a preliminary report filed with the Chelan County Superior Court, per the outlet The Decker sisters' bodies were found on June 3. Authorities are on a manhunt for the girls' father, 32-year-old Travis Decker, who has been charged with their murdersThe official causes of death of the three young sisters who were found dead after vanishing while visiting their father have reportedly been revealed. Paityn Decker, 9, Evelyn Decker, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5, who were last seen on May 30 and found dead on Monday, June 2, most likely died by asphyxiation, according to a preliminary report filed with the Chelan County Superior Court, Fox 13 Seattle reported. This update comes as authorities continue their manhunt for the girls' father, 32-year-old Travis Decker. The Wenatchee Police Department confirmed that the girls were found dead on Monday, June 2, after investigators located Decker's 2017 white GMC Sierra pickup truck near the Rock Island Campground in Chelan County, though Decker himself could not be located. Police did not share the girls' causes of death or the exact location where their bodies were found at the time. Decker has been newly charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of kidnapping, according to police. He is already facing custodial interference charges. "It is unknown whether Decker is currently armed, but he may pose a significant risk, if approached," police said, adding that the father has former military experience. Fox 13 Seattle reported that Decker's vehicle was found "with two bloody handprints" nearby where the girls' bodies were located. Various personal items were reportedly found inside, including blankets, food, car seats and a wallet "on the center console." A tent and cooler were also located "a short distance away," indicating signs of recent activity in the camp, according to the outlet. Court documents obtained by Fox 13 Seattle also reportedly stated that Decker's cell phone activity showed "he drove to and left the same campground a day prior to the kidnapping." The girls were first reported missing on May 30 after they had not returned on time from a 'planned visitation' with Decker. Police said at the time that Decker was 'homeless and living in his vehicle or at various hotels/motels or at campgrounds in the area.' 'The visitation was part of a parenting plan, but he has since gone outside the parameters of it, which is not normal and cause for the alarm,' police added in their statement. On May 31, Washington State Patrol issued an endangered missing person alert, declaring the girls and their father 'at-risk/missing." Officials also shared a photo of Decker's vehicle. While the search lasted through the weekend, authorities canceled the endangered missing persons alert on Monday, June 2, due to the discovery of the girls' bodies. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. A GoFundMe page set up for the girls' mother, Whitney Decker, described their death as "heartbreaking." "We are heartbroken to share that the girls have since passed ... the pain of this loss is immeasurable," organizer and friend Amy Edwards wrote. "I've known Whitney for years, we're both dance moms and theater friends [and I've] had the privilege of teaching Whitney's girls." Edwards said the funds raised would cover funeral expenses as well as "support time off from work, and give her space to heal without financial pressure." The page so far has raised $347,200 with a goal of reaching $380,000. PEOPLE has contacted the Chelan County Superior Court and Chelan County coroner's office for comment but did not immediately hear back. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
7 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
The Likely Cause of Death for Travis Decker's 3 Daughters Was Revealed. It's Chilling
The likely cause of death for the three daughters of missing father Travis Decker has been revealed. A massive manhunt is underway for Decker, who sheriff's officials believe murdered the three girls. They are Olivia, 5; Evelyn, 8; and Paitlyn, 9. The girls disappeared after being transferred to their father for a visitation. Decker, who is divorced from the girls' mom Whitney Decker, is at large. He is a native of Pewaukee, WI. The release of the likely cause of death paints a chilling picture of the girls' last moments. Be forewarned that it's very disturbing. There is a GoFundMe page set up to help the girls' mother. There is also a Facebook group devoted to remembering the girls with positive stories. A preliminary report filed with Chelan County Superior Court in Washington State revealed that the three girls "appeared to have died from asphyxiation," Fox13 reported. According to NCWLIFE, extremely disturbing police affidavits filed in court further say that the "girls' wrists appeared to have been zip-tied and their heads hooded with plastic were wearing the same clothing they had on when they left their mother's home." They were found down an embankment near Rock Island Campground, the site reported. The Facebook group devoted to remembering the girls has many heartfelt tributes to them. "I coached Paityn in baseball and basketball. She was such an athlete and I was looking forward to watching her play FC soccer with my daughter this summer. Not all kids have grit but Paityn did. She tried hard and she wanted to win," wrote one man on the comment thread. "We went to church together and I got to play with Paityn & Evelyn at the nursery! I loved seeing the girls on Sundays with their matching outfits!" a woman wrote. "Okay, first of all, they were the most well-behaved, polite kids in the world. I called them the sunshine kids because they was always just so smiley and happy to be there," read another tribute. "A joint operation including regional, state, and federal law enforcement agencies continues in Chelan County in search of Travis Decker. Travis is suspected of kidnapping and murdering his three young daughters this past weekend," the Chelan County Sheriff's Department wrote in a statement. "A reward of up to $20,000 is available for information leading directly to Mr. Decker's arrests. The suspect is not known to be armed at this time, but should be considered dangerous," authorities added. According to Fox 13, the documents say that Decker's vehicle was found near the bodies "with two bloody handprints, and had personal items such as blankets, food, car seats and a wallet on the center console." A tent and cooler were nearby at a campsite, the television station reported. CCSO detectives and deputies "were able to gather information that led them to search the Icicle Rd area of Leavenworth, WA in hopes of locating Travis Decker and his three daughters," the Sheriff's Department wrote. "Around 3:45 p.m. yesterday (June 2), a CCSO Forest Service Deputy, conducting patrol on his motorcycle, located Mr. Decker's vehicle in a remote area, approximately 17 miles up the road, ultimately discovering the three deceased children and Mr. Decker was nowhere to be found." Decker "is currently wanted for 3 counts of Murder 1st degree and Kidnapping 1st degree," the Sheriff's office continued. "Decker is a former Military with extensive training. If you have seen him, or believe to have seen him, within the last several days, please contact 911. It is unknown if he is armed at this time but he should be considered dangerous and should not be contacted or approached." The Sheriff's Department released this information on Decker: Travis Caleb Decker 8/15/1992 5'8' 190lbs, Black hair, brown eyes. Last seen wearing light colored shirt and dark shorts, On Friday, May 30 at 9:45 p.m., the Wenatchee Police Department "responded to a Civil Complaint. The mother of three young girls reported her daughters not being returned following a planned visitation with their father. The girls involved were ages nine, eight, and five years old. The father of the children has been identified as 32-year-old Travis Decker, of the Wenatchee area," the agency wrote. The Likely Cause of Death for Travis Decker's 3 Daughters Was Revealed. It's Chilling first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 4, 2025
New York Post
7 days ago
- Health
- New York Post
Cause of death revealed for 3 sisters who vanished while visiting homeless dad, found dead in campground
The three young sisters allegedly killed by their homeless father in Washington likely died from asphyxiation. The Decker sisters' — Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5 — cause of death was revealed in a preliminary report filed with the Chelan County Superior Court, according to a Fox 13 report published Tuesday. The girls' bodies were found at around 5 p.m. Monday, close to their father's white 2017 GMC Sierra truck near the Rock Island Campground in Wenatchee — about three hours east of Seattle. 5 (L-R) Olivia Decker, Paityn Decker, and Evelyn Decker. Wenatchee Police Department AMBER alerts for the sisters were canceled late Monday before police confirmed the girls' deaths Tuesday morning. Law enforcement continues the hunt for their dad and suspected killer, Travis Decker, who's wanted for three counts of first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping. After Decker, 32, picked up the girls from their home on Friday, their mother, Whitney Decker, said calls to his phone went straight to voicemail after he was scheduled to return them. She immediately contacted the Wenatchee Police Department, concerned for their safety. His truck was seen later that weekend in the west end of Leavenworth, triggering a police search in the wooded areas around the town. Hours before the bodies were found, a warrant was issued for Decker's arrest on three counts of first-degree custodial interference before the murder and kidnapping charges were added. 5 The sisters' bodies were discovered near a campground in Wenatchee, Washington. Facebook/Whitney Decker Decker — a military veteran with extensive training — is homeless and has been divorced from his children's mother for several years. He was known to stay at campgrounds and hotels in the local area with his dog. Decker's cell phone activity revealed he drove to and left the campground a day before kidnapping his daughters, court documents obtained by Fox 13 show. The alleged killer's truck was found with two bloody handprints. Blankets, food, car seats, and a wallet were also found in his vehicle. 5 Police are continuing to search for Travis Caleb Decker. AP The campsite near the truck showed signs it had been recently used when police found it, according to the documents. After the grim finding of the sister's bodies, SWAT teams and federal agencies — including Homeland Security and the US Forest Service — descended on the area and began the search for Decker. He is described as 5-foot-8 tall, weighing 190 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a light-colored shirt and dark shorts. Although it is unknown whether Decker is currently armed, he may pose a significant threat if approached, authorities said. Anyone who believes they may have seen Decker since Friday or knows his current whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately. The public is advised not to attempt to contact or approach Decker. 5 It's unknown whether Decker is currently armed, but he may pose a significant threat if approached by members of the public. Facebook/Travis Decker The girls' mother issued a distressing appeal for her daughters' safe return just hours before their bodies were found. 'I just want the girls back home safe and sound — that is the most important thing to me,' she said in the emailed statement sent to NCWLIFE. 'I am concerned about the safety and wellbeing of my girls and their dad. This is an unimaginable situation. I am pleading for everyone to look out for them,' she said in the emailed statement sent to NCWLIFE. Whitney, who had sole custody of the children, had put together a parenting plan with her ex-husband after years of being divorced. 5 The girls' mother, Whitney Decker (C), had said she was 'concerned about the safety and wellbeing of my girls and their dad.' Facebook/Whitney Decker Decker was granted time to see his kids during specific hours every other weekend in the Wenatchee Valley area. However, he was allegedly 'quieter than usual' when he picked up his daughter on Friday — something that is seen as 'out of character' for how he usually acts, according to court documents obtained by Fox 13. The suspected murderer also allegedly discussed the possibility of giving up his dog due to his housing and financial struggles. Whitney claimed that Decker was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, according to the documents. She suspected her ex-husband had not been taking medication for his condition, even though under the agreement they had for him to see his children, he was supposed to seek mental health treatments and anger management counseling. Documents claim he had not followed through with treatment.
