The Wenatchee Police Department continues its search for Travis Decker, a 32-year-old man accused of killing his three daughters, ages five to nine. With authorities concerned for public safety, the investigation includes a $20,000 reward for information regarding his whereabouts.
Manhunt Intensifies for Father Accused of Murdering His Three Daughters
Manhunt Intensifies for Father Accused of Murdering His Three Daughters
Authorities in Washington state are conducting a search for Travis Decker, who is wanted for the alleged suffocation murder of his three young daughters.
Authorities are ramping up their efforts to locate Travis Decker, a 32-year-old Washington man accused of murdering his three young daughters. The Wenatchee Police Department issued a warrant for Decker's arrest on charges of first-degree murder and kidnapping after the girls, ages nine, eight, and five, were found dead in a remote campground area.
The tragic news came to light when their mother reported them missing on May 30, after Decker failed to return them home following a scheduled visit. Concern escalated when he did not answer his ex-wife's calls. A few days later, on June 2, police discovered the girls' bodies, which appeared to have died from suffocation. Decker's cell phone was found near the scene, but he was nowhere to be found, leading investigators to believe he has fled to a concealed location within Washington's vast wilderness.
Sheriff Mike Morrison held a press conference urging Decker to surrender, stating that, regardless of potential motives for his actions, they indicate a mindset not aligned with reality. Given that Decker has military training and reported survival skills, authorities fear he may be adept at evading capture and hiding for an extended period. Family members suggested he has the capability to survive off-grid for up to two and a half months.
In response to the ongoing manhunt, the U.S. Marshals Service has announced a $20,000 reward for any information leading to Decker's arrest. The search has also led to closures of popular national forests, impacting local hiking communities. “We are committed to securing a peaceful resolution,” Sheriff Morrison emphasized, as he urges Decker to consider turning himself in for the sake of his children.
