Sinister Military Record Of killer Dad Wanted For Murdering Girls

A Washington dad suspected of fatally suffocating his 3 little ladies has a substantial military background and served in Afghanistan, the Daily Mail has found out - as cops cautioned the public not to approach him throughout their ongoing manhunt.


Travis Decker, 32, is accused of killing his children, Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5, whose bodies were found at a campsite in Leavenworth, after he stopped working to return them to their mother in Wenatchee following a set up three-hour check out.
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As authorities search for Decker, who is thought to be mentally unstable, they warned residents that he might be harmful due to his military background.


Decker signed up with the Army in 2013, according to the Associated Press. He served in Afghanistan before moving to the Washington National Guard in 2021, Karina Shagren, interactions director for the the Washington Military Department, confirmed to the Daily Mail.


He was a full-time member of the Guard till 2023 or 2024, when he switched to part-time.


Decker stopped going to mandatory monthly drills a little over a year earlier, and the Guard remained in the procedure of a disciplinary discharge.


He likely has advanced combat training and was an airborne paratrooper who earned the elite rank of 'Ranger,' suggesting he would have outstanding wilderness and survival skills, Fox 13 Seattle reported, mentioning social media posts.


It is unknown if the veteran is presently equipped, however local law enforcement cautioned individuals from approaching him.


Travis Decker, 32, is accused of killing his daughters, Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5, after he stopped working to return them back to their mom following a set up three-hour visit in Washington on Friday


Chelan County Sheriff's Office deputies discovered the ladies' bodies about 75 to 100 backyards from Decker's truck at a camping area. Police think the girls passed away from asphyxiation and reported that their wrists were zip-tied, court documents stated


'Due to safety issues do not try to call or approach Decker,' authorities said.


'This is an outright disaster,' the military spokeswoman told AP. 'We are grieving together with the community.'


Authorities swarmed the Rock Island Campground on Monday evening after discovering Decker's truck.


Chelan County Sheriff's Office deputies found the girls' bodies about 75 to 100 lawns from the truck. Police think the ladies passed away from asphyxiation and reported that their wrists were zip-tied, court files stated.


likewise had 2 bloody handprints on the tailgate, and inside were individual items consisting of blankets, food, automobile seats and a wallet on the center console.


The campground also revealed indications of recent activity, with a camping tent and a cooler located a brief range away, but Decker was no place to be found.


The girls' mother, Whitney Decker, who is divorced from the veteran, told authorities that he had actually chosen the ladies up around 5pm but had actually not returned them by 8pm, and his phone went directly to voicemail, court documents said.


Detectives said she 'revealed concern due to the fact that Decker apparently has actually never ever done this before and ... is currently experiencing some psychological health problems.'


The women' bodies were discovered around 38 miles from their mom's home. Decker is still on the run, as authorities warn locals that he might be dangerous due to his military training


Decker's truck had two bloody handprints on the tailgate, and inside were individual products including blankets, food, cars and truck seats and a wallet on the center console


She likewise informed police authorities that Decker was detected with borderline character condition and believes he did not take medication for the condition, according to court documents.


The father-of-three was supposed to seek mental health treatment and anger management counseling as part of a parenting plan, however there was no indication he has followed through with the strategy - which he refused to sign, the court documents reveal.


Still, Whitney told police she did not believe her ex was unsafe and stated he enjoyed his daughters.


She said the girls had a 'good relationship with Decker and enjoy their time with him,' and noted that he had never failed to return the ladies before, according to an authorities affidavit.


She stated when Decker went to get the girls for a scheduled three-hour see on Friday, he was 'quieter than typical' which was 'out of character' for him.


He had likewise apparently been discussing getting rid of his canine due to housing and financial battles.


When Decker failed to return with the girls that night, Whitney reported them missing out on.


'What triggered her to call us was that ... he was late returning the women and had not interacted to her that he was going to be late, which was his typical fashion and so this was out of the normal,' Captain Brian Chance stated.


Decker joined 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 attending necessary regular monthly drills a little over a year back, and the Guard was in the procedure of a disciplinary discharge


Washington State Patrol was called Friday night to request an Amber Alert, however it did not satisfy the required criteria, Wenatchee Police said.


The lacking criteria was believed kidnapping and imminent peril of death or serious injury, said Chris Loftis, director of public affairs for the state patrol.


'In this case, it was a moms and dad with custodial advantages, and the children had not been returned home on time. But that's a rather common incident and not something where you just immediately presume abduction,' he said.


He added that there was no indication Decker would harm them.


'We're people too, you know, so the loss of a child, the loss of 2 kids, the loss of 3 children is ... ravaging,' Loftis said. 'Everybody constantly wants to how we can improve.'


The following day, Wenatchee detectives got in touch with the patrol with extra info that resulted in the issuance of an Endangered Missing Person Alert (EMPA).


State police later dropped the EMPA on Monday night without launching a public reason. The following day, Wenatchee Police Department revealed the women' deaths.


Whitney also specified in September divorce procedures that he had actually been 'struggling to keep stability' since they separated and it was starting to affect their children.


The women' mom stated that sometimes he would have the women sleep at an armory while he was in the National Guard, despite her objections


The girls' mom stated they had a 'great relationship with Decker and enjoy their time with him,' and noted that he had actually never stopped working to return the girls before


Whitney said when Decker went to pick up the ladies for a set up three-hour go to on Friday, he was 'quieter than normal' which was 'out of character' for him


When Decker failed to return with the girls that night, Whitney reported them missing


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.


She also stated Decker was vulnerable to 'outbursts' and would enter her home screaming for the women, whom he would sometimes stop working to pick up after promising to do so.


In one circumstances, Whitney composed that her youngest child, Olivia, called her crying during a see with Decker and stated she could not discover her father - before Evelyn got home with welts in between her legs.


'I do not desire to keep Travis from the women at all,' Whitney wrote in the court filing. 'To the contrary, I have bent over backwards to assist in that relationship.


'But I can not have our girls remaining in what is basically a homeless shelter, at times without supervision, with lots of strange guys or staying in a camping tent or living in his truck with him, both in extreme temperature levels and unidentified locations for their security.'


The girls' maternal granny likewise composed that Decker would drop off the ladies at inconsistent times and they would in some cases be upset or crying when they returned home.


'They are all happy, smart, well-adjusted ladies with the exception of when Travis brings them back to me after his visitations,' she wrote, according to the Seattle Times.


On Tuesday, a judge released a warrant for Decker's arrest and bought he be held without bail.


Whitney likewise stated in September divorce procedures that he had actually been 'struggling to maintain stability' given that they were separated and it was beginning to impact their daughters


Whitney informed police she did not think her ex was hazardous and said he enjoyed his children


Police is asking the general public for aid to discover the father-of-three, but advised locals not to approach him


Decker is explained as 5-foot-8 and 190 pounds, with black hair used in a ponytail and brown eyes.


He is charged with 3 counts of first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping.


Meanwhile, a GoFundMe established for Whitney had raised almost $366,000 since Wednesday morning.


'These ladies held true light in this world and it is a darker place without them. I will miss seeing their sweet little faces,' a note on the fundraising page read.


'Send Whitney all of your prayers, love and support. Spend some time to today to inform somebody you enjoy them.'


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