Sinister Military Record of 'killer' Dad Wanted For Murdering Girls

A Washington daddy believed of fatally suffocating his three little women has an extensive military background and served in Afghanistan, the Daily Mail has actually discovered - as authorities warned the public not to approach him throughout their continuous manhunt.

Travis Decker, 32, is accused of eliminating his daughters, Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5, whose bodies were discovered at a campground in Leavenworth, after he stopped working to return them to their mother in Wenatchee following an arranged three-hour check out.
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As authorities search for Decker, who is believed to be psychologically unstable, they alerted locals that he could be dangerous due to his military background.

Decker joined the Army in 2013, according to the Associated Press. He served in Afghanistan before transferring to the Washington National Guard in 2021, Karina Shagren, communications 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 changed to part-time.

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

He likely has actually advanced battle training and was an air-borne paratrooper who earned the of 'Ranger,' showing he would have excellent wilderness and survival abilities, Fox 13 Seattle reported, mentioning social media posts.

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

Travis Decker, 32, is implicated of eliminating his children, Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5, after he failed to return them back to their mom following a set up three-hour go to in Washington on Friday

Chelan County Sheriff's Office deputies discovered the ladies' bodies about 75 to 100 yards from Decker's truck at a campground. Police think the women passed away from asphyxiation and reported that their wrists were zip-tied, court files said

'Due to security issues do not try to get in touch with or approach Decker,' authorities stated.

'This is an absolute tragedy,' the military spokeswoman informed AP. 'We are mourning in addition to the neighborhood.'

Authorities swarmed the Rock Island Campground on Monday night after finding Decker's truck.

Chelan County Sheriff's Office deputies found 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 stated.

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

The camping site also showed indications of recent activity, with a tent and a cooler situated a brief range away, however Decker was nowhere to be found.

The women' mom, Whitney Decker, who is divorced from the veteran, told cops that he had selected the women up around 5pm however had not returned them by 8pm, and his phone went straight to voicemail, court files stated.

Detectives stated she 'revealed issue because Decker apparently has never ever done this before and ... is presently experiencing some mental health concerns.'

The women' bodies were discovered roughly 38 miles from their mother's home. Decker is still on the run, as authorities caution residents that he might be unsafe due to his basic training

Decker's truck had two bloody handprints on the tailgate, and inside were personal products including blankets, food, safety seat and a wallet on the center console

She also informed law enforcement authorities that Decker was diagnosed with borderline character condition and thinks he did not take medication for the condition, according to court files.

The father-of-three was expected to look for mental health treatment and anger management therapy as part of a parenting strategy, but there was no indication he has actually followed through with the plan - which he refused to sign, the court documents show.

Still, Whitney told authorities she did not believe her ex threatened and stated he loved his children.

She stated the girls had a 'excellent relationship with Decker and enjoy their time with him,' and kept in mind that he had actually never failed to return the ladies before, according to a cops affidavit.

She said when Decker went to choose up the women for a set up three-hour visit on Friday, he was 'quieter than usual' which was 'out of character' for him.

He had likewise presumably been discussing eliminating his canine due to housing and financial struggles.

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

'What prompted her to call us was that ... he was late returning the ladies and had not interacted to her that he was going to be late, which was his typical style and so this was out of the regular,' Captain Brian Chance said.

Decker signed up with the Army in 2013 and moved to the Washington National Guard in 2021. He was a full-time member of the Guard until 2023 or 2024, when he switched to part-time. Decker stopped going to mandatory monthly drills a little over a year ago, and the Guard was in the procedure of a disciplinary discharge

Washington State Patrol was gotten in touch with Friday night to ask for an Amber Alert, however it did not meet the needed criteria, Wenatchee Police said.

The doing not have criteria was suspected abduction and imminent danger of death or major injury, said Chris Loftis, director of public affairs for the state patrol.

'In this case, it was a parent with custodial benefits, and the kids had not been returned home on time. But that's a rather typical incident and not something where you just instantly presume kidnapping,' he said.

He added that there was no sign Decker would hurt them.

'We're individuals too, you know, so the loss of a kid, the loss of 2 kids, the loss of 3 children is ... ravaging,' Loftis said. 'Everybody constantly looks to how we can enhance.'

The following day, Wenatchee detectives got in touch with the patrol with additional details that led to the issuance of an Endangered Missing Person Alert (EMPA).

State cops later dropped the EMPA on Monday evening without launching a public reason. The following day, Wenatchee Police Department announced the women' deaths.

Whitney also specified in September divorce procedures that he had been 'having a hard time to maintain stability' given that they separated and it was starting to impact their children.

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

The girls' mom said they had a 'great relationship with Decker and enjoy their time with him,' and kept in mind that he had never ever stopped working to return the women before

Whitney stated when Decker went to get the women for a set up three-hour check out 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 out on

She stated that at times he would have the girls sleep at an armory while he remained in the National Guard, in spite of her objections, according to the Seattle Times.

She likewise stated Decker was vulnerable to 'outbursts' and would come into her home shouting for the girls, whom he would sometimes stop working to get after promising to do so.

In one instance, Whitney wrote that her youngest daughter, Olivia, called her weeping throughout a see with Decker and stated she could not find her daddy - before Evelyn got back with welts 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 help with that relationship.

'But I can not have our women remaining in what is essentially a homeless shelter, at times not being watched, with dozens of unusual men or remaining in a camping tent or living in his truck with him, both in extreme temperature levels and unknown locations for their safety.'

The ladies' maternal granny likewise composed that Decker would drop off the ladies at irregular times and they would sometimes be upset or weeping when they returned home.

'They are all happy, clever, well-adjusted girls 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 provided a warrant for Decker's arrest and purchased he be held without bail.

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

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

Law enforcement is asking the general public for assistance to find the father-of-three, however recommended residents not to approach him

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

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

Meanwhile, a GoFundMe set up for Whitney had raised nearly $366,000 as of Wednesday early morning.

'These girls were real 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.

'Send Whitney all of your prayers, love and support. Take a while to today to tell someone you enjoy them.'

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