On May 30, 2025, sisters Paityn (9), Evelyn (8), and Olivia (5) Decker were taken from their Wenatchee home by their father, Travis Decker, for a court-ordered custody visit. He was expected to return them the same evening, but they never came back. Their mother, Whitney Decker, reported them missing that night.

Timeline of Events

May 30 – Custody Visit
Travis picked up the three girls at around 5 PM. He told their mother he would return them by 8 PM, but stopped responding afterward. Authorities later noted concerns about his mental health.

May 31 – Missing Alert
The family missed a scheduled event the next day, and police issued an endangered missing person alert.

June 2 – Discovery
Travis’s abandoned pickup truck was found near Rock Island Campground in Chelan County, Washington. His phone and belongings were inside. Nearby, the bodies of the three girls were discovered.

June 6–9 – Investigation
Autopsies confirmed the cause of death as suffocation, and the manner of death was ruled homicide.

Manhunt

Travis Decker is now wanted on three counts of first-degree murder, kidnapping, and custodial interference. Authorities believe he may be armed and surviving in wilderness areas. The search includes the FBI, U.S. Marshals, National Guard, and local police, with support from tracking teams and aerial units. A reward has been offered for information leading to his arrest.

Background on Travis Decker

Travis is a 32-year-old U.S. Army veteran who served in Afghanistan and later joined the Washington National Guard. Reports indicate he struggled with PTSD, mental health issues, and unstable living conditions. Court-ordered visitation required him to undergo counseling and anger management.

Investigators have also noted possible travel-related searches made days before the incident, raising concerns he may have considered fleeing. DNA evidence linked to him was reportedly found at the scene, and officials continue to search remote areas.