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[booking.com](https://www.booking.com/hotel/de/condos.de.html)<br>A Washington father believed of fatally suffocating his 3 little ladies has a substantial military background and served in Afghanistan, the Daily Mail has actually learned - as authorities warned the general public not to approach him throughout their ongoing manhunt.<br> |
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<br>Travis Decker, 32, is accused of eliminating his daughters, Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5, whose bodies were found at a camping area in Leavenworth, after he stopped working to return them to their mom in Wenatchee following a set up three-hour visit.<br> |
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<br>As authorities look for Decker, who is thought to be psychologically unstable, they cautioned locals that he might be dangerous due to his military background.<br> |
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<br>Decker joined the Army in 2013, according to the Associated Press. He served in Afghanistan before moving to the Washington National Guard in 2021, Karina Shagren, communications director for the the Washington Military Department, verified to the Daily Mail.<br> |
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<br>He was a full-time member of the Guard until 2023 or 2024, when he switched to part-time.<br> |
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<br>Decker stopped going to obligatory monthly drills a little over a year earlier, and the Guard remained in the procedure of a disciplinary discharge.<br> |
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<br>He likely has advanced combat training and was an airborne paratrooper who made the elite rank of 'Ranger,' showing he would have excellent wilderness and survival skills, Fox 13 Seattle reported, pointing out social media posts.<br> |
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<br>It is unknown if the veteran is currently equipped, but regional police cautioned people from approaching him.<br> |
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<br>Travis Decker, 32, is accused of killing his daughters, Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5, after he failed to return them back to their mother following a set up three-hour check out in Washington on Friday<br> |
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<br>Chelan County Sheriff's Office deputies discovered the ladies' bodies about 75 to 100 backyards from Decker's truck at a [campsite](https://venusapartments.eu). Police think the ladies passed away from asphyxiation and reported that their wrists were zip-tied, court documents said<br> |
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<br>'Due to security concerns do not try to call or approach Decker,' authorities said.<br> |
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<br>'This is an outright catastrophe,' the military spokesperson informed AP. 'We are mourning in addition to the neighborhood.'<br> |
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<br>Authorities swarmed the Rock Island on Monday night after finding Decker's truck.<br> |
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<br>Chelan County Sheriff's Office deputies discovered the ladies' bodies about 75 to 100 backyards from the truck. Police think the ladies passed away from asphyxiation and reported that their wrists were zip-tied, court documents said.<br> |
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<br>Decker's truck also had 2 bloody handprints on the tailgate, and inside were personal items consisting of blankets, food, vehicle seats and a wallet on the center console.<br> |
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<br>The camping site likewise showed signs of current activity, with a camping tent and a cooler situated a short range away, however Decker was no place to be discovered.<br> |
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<br>The girls' mother, Whitney Decker, who is [divorced](https://lilypadpropertiesspain.co.uk) from the veteran, told cops that he had picked the girls up around 5pm however had not returned them by 8pm, and his phone went straight to voicemail, court files said.<br> |
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<br>Detectives said she 'expressed concern due to the fact that Decker supposedly has never done this before and ... is currently experiencing some mental health problems.'<br> |
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<br>The women' bodies were discovered approximately 38 miles from their mom's home. Decker is still on the run, as authorities caution residents that he could be hazardous due to his basic training<br> |
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<br>Decker's truck had two bloody handprints on the tailgate, and inside were individual products consisting of blankets, food, safety seat and a wallet on the center console<br> |
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<br>She likewise told police authorities that Decker was detected with borderline personality disorder and believes he did not take medication for the condition, according to court documents.<br> |
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<br>Still, Whitney told police she did not believe her ex threatened and said he loved his daughters.<br> |
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<br>She said the ladies had a 'excellent relationship with Decker and enjoy their time with him,' and kept in mind that he had never ever failed to return the girls before, according to a cops affidavit.<br> |
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<br>She stated when Decker went to choose up the ladies for a set up three-hour go to on Friday, he was 'quieter than typical' which was 'out of character' for him.<br> |
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<br>He had likewise apparently been talking about eliminating his canine due to housing and financial battles.<br> |
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<br>When Decker failed to return with the women that night, Whitney reported them missing out on.<br> |
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<br>'What triggered her to call us was that ... he was late returning the ladies and had not communicated to her that he was going to be late, which was his typical style and so this was out of the ordinary,' Captain Brian Chance stated.<br> |
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<br>Decker signed up with the Army in 2013 and transferred to the Washington National Guard in 2021. He was a full-time member of the Guard up until 2023 or 2024, when he switched to part-time. Decker stopped going to obligatory monthly drills a little over a year back, and the Guard remained in the process of a disciplinary discharge<br> |
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<br>Washington State Patrol was gotten in touch with Friday night to request an Amber Alert, but it did not satisfy the needed requirements, Wenatchee Police stated.<br> |
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<br>The doing not have criteria was presumed kidnapping and impending hazard of death or serious injury, said Chris Loftis, director of [public affairs](https://katbe.com) for the state patrol.<br> |
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<br>'In this case, it was a moms and dad with custodial benefits, and the children had not been returned home on time. But that's a rather common occurrence and not something where you simply immediately assume abduction,' he said.<br> |
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<br>He included that there was no sign Decker would harm them.<br> |
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<br>The following day, Wenatchee investigators contacted the patrol with additional details that caused the issuance of an Endangered Missing Person Alert (EMPA).<br> |
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<br>State police later dropped the EMPA on Monday evening without releasing a public reason. The following day, Wenatchee Police Department revealed the ladies' deaths.<br> |
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<br>Whitney also mentioned in September divorce proceedings that he had actually been 'having a hard time to keep stability' considering that they separated and it was beginning to impact their children.<br> |
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<br>The ladies' mom stated that sometimes he would have the girls sleep at an armory while he remained in the National Guard, regardless of her objections<br> |
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<br>The girls' mom stated they had a 'great relationship with Decker and enjoy their time with him,' and kept in mind that he had actually never ever stopped working to return the women before<br> |
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<br>[Whitney](https://terrenospuertomorelos.com) said when Decker went to get the women for an arranged three-hour visit on Friday, he was 'quieter than normal' which was 'out of character' for him<br> |
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<br>When Decker stopped working to return with the girls that night, Whitney reported them missing out on<br> |
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<br>She said that at times he would have the ladies sleep at an armory while he remained in the National Guard, regardless of her objections, according to the Seattle Times.<br> |
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<br>She likewise stated Decker was vulnerable to 'outbursts' and would come into her home shouting for the girls, whom he would often fail to get after assuring to do so.<br> |
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<br>In one instance, Whitney wrote that her youngest daughter, Olivia, called her weeping during a check out with Decker and stated she might not [discover](https://zawayasyria.com) her dad - before Evelyn got back with welts in between her legs.<br> |
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<br>'I do not wish to keep Travis from the girls at all,' Whitney wrote in the court filing. 'To the contrary, I have bent over backwards to help with that relationship.<br> |
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<br>'But I can not have our girls remaining in what is essentially a homeless shelter, sometimes unsupervised, with lots of weird males or remaining in a tent or living in his truck with him, both in severe temperatures and unknown locations for their safety.'<br> |
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<br>'They are all pleased, wise, well-adjusted girls with the exception of when Travis brings them back to me after his visitations,' she composed, according to the Seattle Times.<br> |
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<br>On Tuesday, a judge released a warrant for Decker's arrest and ordered he be held without bail.<br> |
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<br>Whitney likewise specified in September divorce procedures that he had been 'having a hard time to maintain stability' given that they were separated and it was starting to impact their daughters<br> |
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<br>Whitney told cops she did not believe her ex was harmful and stated he enjoyed his children<br> |
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<br>Law enforcement is asking the general public for aid to find the father-of-three, but encouraged locals not to approach him<br> |
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<br>Decker is referred to as 5-foot-8 and 190 pounds, with black hair worn in a ponytail and brown eyes.<br> |
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<br>He is [charged](https://canaryrealty.com) with 3 counts of first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping.<br> |
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<br>Meanwhile, a GoFundMe set up for [Whitney](https://findspace.sg) had raised almost $366,000 since Wednesday early morning.<br> |
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<br>['These ladies](https://vipnekretnine.hr) were true light in this world and it is a darker location without them. I will miss out on seeing their sweet little faces,' a note on the fundraising page read.<br> |
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<br>'Send Whitney all of your prayers, love and support. Spend some time to today to tell someone you enjoy them.'<br> |
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