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National Guard Deployed in Manhunt for Travis Decker After New Photos Released

Officials believe that releasing close-up photos of his tattoos could prompt tips that end the multiagency search.

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This screengrab shared by the Chelan County Sheriff's Office shows Travis Decker.
Travis Decker’s daughters, Paityn, Evelyn and Olivia.
Pictures, flowers and candles mark a makeshift memorial Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Wenatchee, Wash., in honor of Olivia, Paityn and Evelyn Decker, who were found dead near Leavenworth after their father Travis Decker failed to return them after a scheduled visitation.

Overview

  • More than 100 law enforcement officers and Washington National Guard troops are combing forests and campgrounds near the Pacific Crest Trail in a multiagency effort.
  • Chelan County Sheriff's Office released new photos emphasizing Decker's tattoos, Converse sneakers and his last known outfit to aid public identification.
  • Investigators are following leads that suggest Decker may attempt to flee to Canada after searching online for relocation guidance days before the killings.
  • A preliminary autopsy determined that Paityn, Evelyn and Olivia Decker, aged 9, 8 and 5, died of asphyxiation after their bodies were found near Rock Island Campground.
  • Authorities have offered a $20,000 reward for information leading to Decker's arrest and urge anyone with sightings or footage to contact 911 or the Chelan County Sheriff's Office.