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Hindustan Times
17 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Travis Decker manhunt: 5 key updates you may have missed
The manhunt to find Travis Decker has turned into one of the most talk of the town in recent memory, after his three young daughters were found dead in Washington state. Decker, a 32-year-old Army veteran, is wanted in connection with the murders of 9-year-old Paityn, 8-year-old Evelyn, and 5-year-old Olivia. The girls were found dead on 2 June at Rock Island Campground, three days after they failed to return home from a court-approved visit with their father. ALSO READ| Where is Travis Decker? Massive manhunt underway for man accused of killing his 3 minor daughters in Washington Authorities believe Decker fled into the rugged wilderness of Chelan County, using his military background and survivalist skills to avoid capture. 'We're dealing with a highly capable survivalist who may be using the terrain to his advantage,' Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison acknowledged in a press conference. 1. The U.S. Marshals Service has activated its Rapidly Advancing Manhunt (RAM) program to help track down Decker. Since then, more than 100 officers from federal, state, and local agencies have joined the effort to locate him. The U.S. Marshals Service has activated its elite Rapidly Advancing Manhunt (RAM) program to support the search, offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to Decker's arrest. 2. On June 10, a group of hikers reported seeing a lone man near the Enchantments area who seemed unprepared and was actively avoiding others. Authorities believe this could have been Decker. A helicopter later spotted someone matching his description near Colchuck Lake, who fled upon sight. K9s then tracked that trail to Ingalls Creek roughly 30 miles from the campground where the girls' bodies were found. 3. The 32-year-old is a former Army infantryman with off-grid living experience. Authorities believe he's using the challenging wilderness terrain to his advantage. 'This is someone with military training, someone who's lived off-grid before,' said Morrison. 4. 'He's going to have to aim for perfection. He is not going to be able to make a mistake, because all we need is one mistake and one day to go in our favor, and he's going to be in our custody. So, I hope he's watching. I hope that he knows that we haven't given up,' Morrison warned. 'Our intent is not to hurt or injure him. It is to bring him to justice and make sure that he's in good shape so he can face the trial.' 5. So far, there's no confirmed evidence that Decker has a firearm. Still, police are treating him as dangerous. 'We do not just deploy dogs just to deploy dogs,' Morrison said. 'They're there to assist us in the tracking process and, of course, to protect the handlers.' The search continues. ALSO READ| Costco executive members to get early shopping privileges from June 30: See all the benefits For now, tactical teams are equipped with less-lethal tools and K9 units are assisting in the search. 'We've encouraged him time and time again to give up – do so peacefully,' Chelan County Sheriff concluded.
Fox News
a day ago
- Fox News
Alleged killer dad could make ‘one mistake' that ends manhunt, sheriff says
Authorities believe they are closing in on the father accused of killing his three daughters and escaping into the Washington wilderness as local police assure the public they are ramping up their urgent search for the triple-homicide suspect. "You will see a change in our tactics as we proceed forward," Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison said in a news conference Wednesday. "All we need is one mistake and one day to go in our favor and he's going to be in our custody." The comments come after the U.S. Marshals Service deployed its Rapidly Advancing Manhunt (RAM) program as authorities search for Travis Decker, an experienced survivalist and former member of the military accused of killing his three daughters, Paityn, 9; Evelyn, 8; and Olivia, 5. "I want to start off just [by] making sure that we're remembering why we're here," Morrison said. "That's for Payton, Evelyn and Olivia." Morrison encouraged the public to stay vigilant as authorities search for Decker throughout the Ingalls Creek area, with officials warning he is believed to be armed and dangerous. "If you're out there and you notice that you have a vacation home out there or campsite, you want to keep track of your supplies [in] your cabins," Morrison said. "If you do have things that are missing — even if it's minor items — this could be a way that he could continue his path out there." Earlier this week, authorities announced new leads in the manhunt – which began on June 2 – after a group of hikers reported seeing a lone individual who appeared unprepared for the wilderness and looked to be avoiding others. In response to the tip, authorities "spotted a lone, off-trail hiker from a helicopter near Colchuck Lake who ran from sight as the helicopter passed," CCSO said in a press release Tuesday. The wooded area authorities have zeroed in on is located roughly 30 miles from Rock Island Campground, where the three girls' bodies were found after Decker failed to return the children to their mother following a court-approved visit. Authorities are offering a $20,000 reward for any information leading to Decker's arrest. If convicted, Decker could face the possibility of life in prison without parole. "We will not stop," U.S. Marshals Service Chief Jerome Brown said. "He just has to make one mistake like the sheriff said. We will find him. He will be brought to justice so the community can heal."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
US Marshals escalate manhunt for fugitive dad wanted in daughters' murders
The U.S. Marshals Service has activated its elite Rapidly Advancing Manhunt (RAM) program in the urgent search for Travis Decker, wanted in connection with the murder of his three daughters in Washington state. The RAM program, according to the U.S. Marshals Service, is designed to expedite the capture of violent fugitives through real-time intelligence coordination and rapid deployment of specialized teams, is fully engaged in the effort to apprehend Decker. More than 100 officers from federal, state, and local agencies are actively involved in the manhunt in an intensive search effort that includes aerial surveillance, tracking dogs and backcountry patrols. The Marshals Service is offering up to $20,000 for information directly relating to Decker's arrest. Police Close In On Possible Location Where Fugitive Dad Could Be Hiding After Alleged Triple Murder The U.S. Marshals' continued involvement comes as the Chelan County Sheriff's Office confirmed that they have assumed the role of lead investigative agency in the girls' killings. Read On The Fox News App In a clarification issued Wednesday, the department shared with Fox News Digital that the Wenatchee Police Department is no longer the lead agency in the killings. The shift in jurisdiction comes as the investigation continues to focus on rugged wilderness areas within Chelan County, where Decker was last seen. On Tuesday, June 10, authorities announced that they were zeroing in on the Army veteran. On Monday, the agency received a tip from a group of hikers of a man who appeared evasive and unprepared near the Ingalls Creek and Valley High areas late Monday night, according to the Chelan County Sheriff's Office (CCSO). "Our office recently received a tip from a hiking party who stated they spotted a lone hiker in the Enchantments area who appeared to be ill-prepared for trail and weather conditions, and appeared to be avoiding others," the sheriff's office said in a press release. Authorities subsequently acted on the tip and "spotted a lone, off-trail hiker from a helicopter near Colchuck Lake who ran from sight as the helicopter passed," CCSO said. Search teams were able to establish a trail and deploy K9s throughout the area, leading them to Ingalls Creek. SEE IT: PHOTOS OF THE SEARCH The wooded area is located approximately 30 miles from Rock Island Campground, where the bodies of Decker's three daughters, Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5, were found on June 2. Survivalist's Google Searches Reveal Possible Escape Plan Amid Manhunt In Daughters' Triple Murder: Report The bodies were found three days after they did not return to their mother following a court-approved visit with Decker. GET REAL-TIME UPDATES DIRECTLY ON THE True Crime Hub Authorities said Decker, a former Army infantryman with survival skills, may have used his rugged survivalist capabilities to evade capture. Authorities previously described him as "dangerous," warning residents not to approach him and describing him as armed. "This is someone with military training, someone who's lived off-grid before," Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison said. "We're dealing with a highly capable survivalist who may be using the terrain to his advantage." If convicted, Decker could face a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. Fox News' Julia Bonavita contributed to this article source: US Marshals escalate manhunt for fugitive dad wanted in daughters' murders
