National Guard deployed for survivors at Manhunt was accused of killing three young girls
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The search for Washington survivalists, who have been fleeing authorities for more than a week since he was allegedly killed three young girls, has intensified.
Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson revitalized the state’s National Guard late Friday to support the Manhunt Travis Caleb Decker32, he disappeared after not returning the child after a scheduled visit.
Separately, police said more than 100 officers were looking for Decker and that over 500 tips were open to the public as police said they were focusing on fugitives.
“At the request of the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office, we plan to provide helicopter transport to law enforcement when they search remotely,” Ferguson wrote in X.
Authorities released this image of murder suspect Travis Decker on Thursday, showing tattoos on both arms and his left side. He is accused of killing three young girls and leaving behind bodies at the bottom of a campsite hill in Washington. (Commentary by the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office)
“As a parent, my heart goes to Paicin, Evelyn, Olivia’s mother, Whitney and everyone who loves them. The brutal murder of these young children shocked our condition.
The girls were found Monday with plastic bags and wrists tied over their heads at a Chelan County campsite, about 75-100 yards from Decker’s abandoned truck. They are believed to have died from choking.
Officials said new surveillance videos, photos and tips from the public are continuing to surface, which will help you make decisions to find Decker.
Authorities say Decker spends time in the military and is an avid outdoorsman. He had no legal custody of the girls at the time.
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From left, a composite of undated family photos showing 9-year-old Paityn, 8-year-old Evelyn, and 5-year-old Olivia Decker. All three were reported missing Monday after the father failed to return to mother’s custody. Now he is sought in connection with their murder. (Commentary by Wenatchee Police Station)
“Despite many challenges facing and the complex and continuous murder investigation, morale and effort remain extremely high within Command Post staff,” the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office said in a press release.
“From the abundant attention, if Mr. Decker moves to jurisdiction over the forest, we are informed and working together to the surrounding counties. What’s more, the more agencies burn, the better chance we have to be successful in capturing Mr. Decker.”
Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison released a new photo showing Decker’s tattoo on Thursday, saying the search warrant produced the lead. He urged homeowners and people with mountain cabins to lock the doors. I kept the blinds open and turned on the outdoor lights, including shit and buildings.
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The children were 5, 8 and 9 years old. Decker’s ex-wife, 35, Whitney Decker, told police he was unable to bring the girls back to her after a visit on Friday under the conditions of the court’s ordered parenting plan.
Morrison said the authorities had not identified any motives. “Obviously, that’s not a healthy mind decision,” he said.
Travis Decker was limited to visiting the girls rather than overnight on weekends, according to a court-ordered parenting plan he didn’t sign. According to a Chelan County Police affidavit, when he didn’t bring the girl back by the 8pm curfew on Friday, his ex tried to call him, but her attempt went straight to voicemail.
Police say the newly obtained information revealed that Decker is “very familiar with survival in the wilderness and can spend days or weeks in the wilderness himself.” (Cherlan County Sheriff’s Office)
The Washington state father wanted murder after discovering his three daughters dead
She told investigators that he had never missed the deadline for returning a child before, but warned him that he had mental health issues, including borderline personality disorder.
According to the affidavit, he is homeless and divides his time between the motel and the campsite.
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Decker drives the 2017 White GMC Sierra Washington license plate According to authorities, D20165C. According to the affidavit, the license plate scanner picked up a vehicle heading north on Wenatchee Bridge around 5:40pm on Friday.
The Chelan County Sheriff’s Deputy Deputy found the truck around 4pm Monday at Rock Island Campground in Leavenworth, Washington. They found everything Three girls’ bodies It is down the embankment 75 to 100 yards away, according to court documents.
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Each had a plastic bag above her head, and “showed signs that their wrists were also zipped or zipped,” according to the affidavit. The agent found two bloody bills on the tailgate of the pickup.
Decker’s whereabouts remain unknown, and he is charged with three counts of each of the aggravated first-degree murder and trickery.
He is said to be standing with dark hair and brown eyes about five feet tall, eight inches tall and weighing 190 pounds. He has tattoos on both arms and was recently photographed with a mustache with a goat.
Travis Decker was believed to live from his pickup truck. (Wenatchee Police Station)
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It is unclear whether he is armed or not, but authorities say he should be considered dangerous.
The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office advises everyone. People who see Decker Call 911 immediately to stay away from him. He faces the biggest life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Authorities are offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information that leads to his arrest.
Christina Shaw of Fox News contributed to this report.