Forensic tests have confirmed that the human remains found in the Washington mountains belong to Travis Decker, the man wanted for the murder of his three daughters. The remains were discovered near the campsite where the girls were found, less than a mile away. Law enforcement had been searching for Decker for over three months. Decker, a former soldier with survival training, failed to return his daughters to their mother, after which his truck and the girls’ bodies were found, leading to an intensive search.
Read More
Months after the murder of his three daughters, authorities believe they have located the remains of the suspect, Travis Decker, near the crime scene in the Washington Cascades. Investigators found bone fragments, clothing, and personal items consistent with Decker’s description on Grindstone Mountain, an area inaccessible by foot. The discovery was made after a drone detected unusual materials on the mountainside, and detectives rappelled from a helicopter. DNA testing will be conducted to confirm the identity of the remains, as Decker had been on the run since May 30th after failing to return his daughters from a custody visit.
Read More
Travis Decker, a military-trained survivalist, remains at large three weeks after his three young daughters were found dead near his abandoned vehicle. Federal and state agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service, are conducting extensive searches of wilderness areas, utilizing aerial support and public assistance. Decker faces aggravated first-degree murder and kidnapping charges, with a $20,000 reward offered for information leading to his arrest. Authorities have released updated photos and dispelled false reports of his capture.
Read More
Following a regularly scheduled custody visit, three sisters—Olivia (5), Evelyn (8), and Paityn (9) Decker—were found deceased at a Washington state campsite, prompting a widespread manhunt for their father, Travis Decker. Decker, a veteran experiencing homelessness and mental health challenges, allegedly suffocated his daughters, and is wanted for their murder and kidnapping. Authorities are utilizing extensive resources, including National Guard support, in the search for Decker, who possesses wilderness survival skills and tactical training. The girls’ mother, Whitney Decker, reported her ex-husband’s concerning mental health struggles prior to the tragedy.
Read More
Three young sisters, ages 5, 8, and 9, were tragically found deceased in Washington state, bound and asphyxiated. Their father, Travis Decker, a 32-year-old military veteran, is the prime suspect and is wanted for first-degree murder and kidnapping, with a $20,000 reward offered for information leading to his arrest. The investigation began when Decker failed to return the girls after a visit, prompting a search that ended in the discovery of their bodies near his abandoned truck. Authorities describe Decker as dangerous despite not being known to be armed.
Read More
John Q. Hosedrinker