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Three Decker Sisters Found Dead Near Washington Campground; Father Sought for Murder

Authorities have launched a multiagency manhunt for 32-year-old Travis Decker, a former service member they consider potentially armed and dangerous.

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Travis Decker is wanted for murder in the deaths of his three daughters.
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Overview

  • Deputies discovered the bodies of Paityn (9), Evelyn (8) and Olivia (5) Decker Monday near their father’s unoccupied white 2017 GMC Sierra at Rock Island Campground in Chelan County.
  • Probable cause documents indicate the girls died by asphyxiation with plastic bags over their heads and their hands zip-tied.
  • Travis Decker is wanted on three counts of first-degree murder and kidnapping after failing to return his daughters from a scheduled May 30 visitation.
  • Authorities located Decker’s pickup unoccupied before finding the sisters and mobilized the Wenatchee Police Department, Washington State Patrol, FBI, Homeland Security and SWAT teams in the ongoing search.
  • Officials have cautioned that Decker should not be approached and urged anyone with information on his whereabouts to call 911 immediately.