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Nearly three months have passed since the disappearance of a father accused of the horrific murder of his three daughters.
Travis Decker faces charges of first-degree murder and kidnapping after the bodies of his daughters—five-year-old Olivia, eight-year-old Evelyn, and nine-year-old Paityn—were found. Their wrists were zip-tied together, and plastic bags covered their heads.
Decker, 32, was supposed to return the children to their mother’s home in Wenatchee, central Washington, on May 30, but he never showed up. This prompted a search following the court order. Wenatchee is about a two-and-a-half-hour drive east of Seattle.
The bodies were found on June 2 at Rock Island Campground in Leavenworth, a rural area approximately an hour’s drive west of their residence.
While the sisters’ bodies were located, their father, a veteran of the US Army, was missing.
The search for the girls’ father continues, and a forensic report has uncovered that ‘DNA profiles matching Travis Decker were found on the plastic bags’, as well as on the cable ties, making Decker the sole suspect.
The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office released updates on the case, stating: “Two of the victims each had two separate bags over their heads and the third victim had three separate bags over their head.
“In addition, several cable ties were located on the ground in the immediate area of the bodies. These plastic bags and cable ties were collected that night by the Washington State Patrol Crime Response Team.”
Autopsies determined the cause of death for each of the young girls as suffocation, with the manner of death being classified as homicide.
The statement continued: “On August 6, 2025, the Washington State Crime Lab reported DNA profiles matching Travis Decker were found on the plastic bags that were covering each of his daughter’s heads. DNA profiles matching Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia Decker were also located on the plastic bags.
“No other DNA profiles were obtained from the plastic bags. One DNA profile was obtained from the cable ties collected at the scene. That DNA sample matched the profile for Travis Decker. No other DNA profiles were obtained from the cable ties.
“The completion of this DNA analysis provides additional evidence that indicates Travis Decker is the only suspect involved in committing these homicides.”
The US Marshals Services is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for any information leading to the arrest of Decker, who is considered ‘armed and dangerous’ by officials.
Authorities stated: “Decker’s whereabouts remain unknown. At this time, we do not have any evidence to suggest Travis Decker is either alive or deceased.”
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