When the girls did not return as scheduled, their mother, Whitney Decker, contacted authorities. Police attempted to locate Travis, but he was unreachable, and an Endangered Missing Person Alert was issued that night. Despite public outcry, no AMBER Alert was activated.

After a two-day search, on June 2, 2025, the girls’ bodies were discovered near Rock Island Campground in Chelan County, along with Decker’s abandoned white 2017 GMC Sierra pickup. Preliminary reports indicate all three girls died by asphyxiation, and investigators believe they were restrained before being killed.

Travis Decker, a 32-year-old homeless veteran with a history of mental health issues and a pending National Guard discharge, is now wanted on three counts of first-degree murder and kidnapping. A statewide manhunt is underway, and he is considered armed and dangerous.

This case has shaken the Wenatchee community, with tributes pouring in for the sisters and questions mounting about how the tragedy could have been prevented.

• Olivia Decker, 5, blond hair and brown eyes.
• Evelyn Decker, 8, blond hair and brown eyes.
• Paityn Decker, 9, brown hair and brown eyes.
• The three sisters, daughters of Whitney Decker, attended Lincoln Elementary School in the Wenatchee School District.

Divorce and Custody Background

• Nov 14, 2022 – Whitney Decker files for divorce. No protection orders or safety concerns are noted in court filings.
• Jan 21, 2023 – Both parents complete a parenting class through WSU Extension.
• Mar 7, 2023 – Divorce finalized. Travis Decker awarded every-other-weekend visitation.
• Aug 30, 2023 – Travis declines a scheduled visit. Whitney reports the girls are scared of how he treats dogs.
• Dec 19, 2023 – Olivia FaceTimes Whitney crying after an injury. Paityn finds Travis in the armory. Both girls sleep in the armory that night.
• May 2024 – Travis moves to Idaho in an RV, which is later repossessed.
• Jul 25, 2024 – Travis hitchhikes to Whitney’s home to request staying with the girls.
• June 2024 (date unknown) – Whitney learns the girls are sleeping at the armory with adult men.

Petition to Modify Parenting Plan:

• Sept 20, 2024 – Whitney files to modify the parenting plan, citing instability and emotional neglect.
• Requests:
• Psychiatric & domestic violence evaluations
• Limit or eliminate overnights
• Sept 27, 2024 – Court hearing:
• Travis admits homelessness
• Overnight visits terminated
• Evaluations ordered
• New schedule:
• Fri: 5–8 PM
• Sat: 11 AM–7 PM
• Sun: 9 AM–5 PM

Escalating Incidents Before the Crime

• May 4, 2025: Travis Decker is reportedly involved in a hit-and-run accident. No damage is reported; he leaves the scene without being located
• May 26, 2025: Decker’s Google searches included: “how does a person move to canada” “how to relocate to canada” “jobs canada” He visited the official Canadian job site: Find a job – Canada.ca.
• May 27, 2025: Decker is involved in a second vehicle collision. Cited by Wenatchee Police Department for driving without insurance Source: WPD Case #25W08130
• May 29, 2025: Evening: Decker traveled to the area of  47.61080 N -120.93641 W

Timeline of the Disappearance or Murder of Paityn, Olivia, and Evelyn Decker:

Friday, May 30, 2025

• 5:00 p.m.: Girls picked up by Travis for scheduled visitation.
• 5:41 p.m: His truck, a white 2017 GMC Sierra pickup, spotted via ALPR heading north over Wenatchee River Bridge.
• 8:00 p.m.: Travis fails to return the girls. Phone goes straight to voicemail.
• 9:34 PM: Whitney reports violation of parenting order to police. Notes that Decker is homeless, staying in motels or campgrounds, and is experiencing mental health issues. Whitney states Decker drives a white 2017 GMC Sierra with Washington plate D20165C.  Source
• 9:45 p.m.: Police responded to the report. Police attempt to call Decker’s cellphone (620-314-7170) — it goes straight to voicemail, confirming it’s off or out of service. Surveillance shows truck leaving Wenatchee via Hwy 2. Search begins.  Source
• Late Evening: Detectives checked all hotels/motels in the city limits as well as Confluence State Park. They spoke to a park ranger and was able to check their camping roster. Decker was not listed as staying at any campsite. East Wenatchee PD Officer Conley was contacted and asked to check East Wenatchee hotels/motels for Decker’s vehicle. After a search of the area, Decker’s vehicle was not located. Washington State Patrol (WSP) was contacted on Friday night to request an AMBER Alert, however, it did not meet the required criteria.

Saturday, May 31, 2025

• Early Morning: EMPA – Endangered Missing Person Alert issued after further info provided to WSP. Source
• Morning: Girls missed a scheduled park event, and no contact from Decker.
• 7:34 PM: Public appeal issued. Police confirm Travis is violating parenting plan. Amber Alert denied. Source
• The current investigation has not met AMBER Alert criteria, but the situation being monitored closely. However, an Endangered Missing Person Alert (EMPA) has been issues through the Washington State Patrol.
• Decker’s white 2017 GMC Sierra pickup truck was identified as a vehicle of interest.

Sunday, June 1, 2025

• Arrest warrants for first-degree custodial interference were filed. Source
• Whitney tells investigators Travis has never failed to return the girls.
• DHS helicopter deployed; area search continues. While only an EMPA was issued, law enforcement said they also used extensive resources to search the area where Decker’s truck was seen, including a U.S Department of Homeland Security Helicopter.

Monday, June 2, 2025

Based on information developed over the weekend with the assistance of the FBI, Wenatchee Police and Chelan County Sheriff’s Office detectives believed Decker and the girls were still in Chelan County. “Over the weekend, the truck was spotted at the roundabout in the west end of Leavenworth“, leading police to begin focusing their search in wooded areas around the town. Federal agencies, including the Forest Service and Homeland Security. The search area was narrowed to somewhere between Icicle Road and Chumstick Road near Leavenworth, and a warrant for Decker’s arrest was obtained by Wenatchee Police detectives for 3 counts of Custodial Interference 1st degree. Source

• Morning – Search focuses on Icicle Road & Chumstick Road. Arrest warrant obtained for 3 counts of Custodial Interference.  Source
• 10:00 AM CCSO meets with family.
• 3:56 p.m CCSO Forest Service Deputy, conducting patrol on his motorcycle, located Decker’s vehicle in a remote area, approximately 17 miles up the road near Rock Island Campground Icicle Road in Chelan County, Washington.
• 4:00 PM – Whitney issues emotional public plea. “I just want the girls back home safe and sound — that is the most important thing to me. I am concerned about the safety and wellbeing of my girls and their dad. This is an unimaginable situation. I am pleading for everyone to look out for them.”
• Shortly After  Bodies of Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia found ~75 yards from the truck.
• Evidence: zip ties, plastic bags, blood on tailgate – The tail gate of the pickup truck also has what appears to be two hand prints of blood. The truck has personal items to include blankets, car seats, food, miscellaneous items, and a wallet on the center console.
• Girls died of asphyxiation. Hands restrained. Bags over heads. No change of clothing.
• Nearby campsite with tent, fire pit, cooler found at 47.61080 N -120.93641 W.
• Decker’s cell phone activity shows he drove to and left the same campground a day prior to the kidnapping, court documents state.  Source
• 4:43 p.m Meanwhile, Superior Court Judge Robert Jourdan issued a warrant for Decker’s arrest just before 5 p.m. on Monday. In Washington, first-degree custodial interference is classified as a Class C felony, carrying a maximum sentence of five years. Source
• 5:00 PM – SWAT, Border Patrol, and HSI begin major tactical operation. Arrest warrant upgraded to 3 counts of murder + kidnapping. Source
• 6:00 PM – a vigil was held for the young girls at Memorial Park in Wenatchee
• 7:00 – 9:00 PM: Icicle Road was closed to public access at mile post 4.
• 8:30 PM – A Washington State Patrol issued a notice canceling the missing endangered alert for Olivia, Evelyn and Paityn Decker.

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

• 9:30 AM – WPD confirms death of girls. Family notified and briefed. Source
• 1:20 PM – CCSO activates Emergency Operations Center. If anyone has any information regarding Mr. Decker’s location, please contact CCSO or submit your information here: https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/sheriff/forms/submit-a-tip.  Source
• 1:57 PM – Public mourning continues. Bodies remain with the coroner. Source
• Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison said that the Chelan County Coroner is still processing the scene and the girls’ bodies and are “still being cared for by the county” and have not been returned to the family. Source
• Authorities continued the manhunt for Decker, describing him as potentially dangerous and urging the public not to approach him. Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison said the sheriff’s office is unsure if Decker is still currently alive but will continue to search until he’s located. Source
• 5:00 PM – U.S. Marshals announce $20,000 reward for Decker’s capture. Anyone with information is urged to contact the nearest U.S. Marshals office, the U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102, or USMS Tips at www.usmarshals.gov/tips. or submit your information here: https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/sheriff/forms/submit-a-tip.  Source
• Additionally, the more agencies we can get involved, and the more the public remains vigilant, the better opportunity for success in the capture of Mr. Decker. Source

Key Facts:

• Victims: Paityn (9), Evelyn (8), Olivia (5)
• Suspect: Travis Caleb Decker (DOB 08/15/1992), 5’8”, 190 lbs, brown eyes, black hair
• Vehicle: White 2017 GMC Sierra, WA Plate D20165C
• Last Seen Wearing: Light-colored shirt and dark shorts
• Mental Health: Borderline personality disorder (diagnosed), reported instability
• Status: Armed and dangerous. Reward: $20,000

Additional Information

• Travis Decker: A 32-year-old military veteran with reported mental health issues, including a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. He was known to be homeless, living out of his vehicle or staying at various motels and campgrounds.
• Decker is believed to be traveling along the Pacific Crest Trail. Park officials closed a vast portion of hiking trails in the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area within the Cascade Range late Thursday as the search continued.

Manhunt for Travis Decker Location  Map

Amber Alert Controversy:

• An Amber Alert was not issued for the missing sisters because the case did not meet the specific criteria, leading to public criticism. Instead, an Endangered Missing Person Alert was utilized.
• LE said the Decker case met only three criteria — the girls’ ages, descriptive information and the federal data entry. Because Decker has custodial rights, there was not an immediate legal presumption that the children were abducted or in danger. Wenatchee police did not have any evidence of abuse or violence that would indicate Decker might hurt or threaten the girls, police Capt. Brian Chance said. Had the situation met that threshold, an Amber Alert could have been issued.

Community Response:

• The local community has been deeply affected by the tragedy.
• Counseling services are being offered at Lincoln Elementary School, where the girls were students. Source
• Community-Organized Support for Mother: Whitney Decker Source
• A reward of up to $20,000 through the U.S. Marshals Service is available for information leading directly to Decker’s arrest.  Source

Authorities continue to search for Travis Decker. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact 911 immediately.

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Travis Decker, please submit your tips through the following official link: 
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/sheriff/forms/submit-a-tip

Manhunt for Travis Decker

Tuesday, June 3, 2025

• 9:30 AM – WPD confirms death of girls. Family notified and briefed. Source
• 1:20 PM – CCSO activates Emergency Operations Center. If anyone has any information regarding Mr. Decker’s location, please contact CCSO or submit your information here: https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/sheriff/forms/submit-a-tip.  Source
• 1:57 PM – Update: Sheriff Mike Morrison stated the Chelan County Coroner is still processing the scene and that the girls are “still being cared for by the county” and have not yet been released to the family. The manhunt for Travis Decker is ongoing. Authorities consider him potentially dangerous and strongly urge the public not to approach him. Sheriff Morrison noted that it is currently unknown whether Decker is alive, but confirmed the search will continue until he is found. Source
• 5:00 PM – U.S. Marshals announce $20,000 reward for Decker’s capture. Anyone with information is urged to contact the nearest U.S. Marshals office, the U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102, or USMS Tips at www.usmarshals.gov/tips. or submit your information here: https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/sheriff/forms/submit-a-tip.  Source

Wednesday, June 4, 2925

• 10:29 AM – U.S. Marshals coordination intensifies across agencies.  Source
• Anyone with information is urged to contact the U.S. Marshals or local law enforcement immediately, the U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102 or USMS Tip at http://www.usmarshals.gov/tips.
• 2:33 PM – The Board of County Commissioners has lowered the American flag to half-staff at the Chelan County Courthouse to honor the lives of Paityn, Evelyn and Olivia Decker. The young sisters who lost their lives were loved by many and we honor their beautiful smiles, sisterly love and their time here in our community. Source
• 6:26 PM – McCall Police investigate unconfirmed sighting in Idaho. Please be aware that we are investigating these reports. Dispatch should only be notified of 1st person sightings, not rumors, texts, or online chatter. If you believe you have seen this individual, please contact Dispatch 208-382-5160. Source
• 7:00 PM – CCSO confirms Decker has wilderness survival training, could remain off-grid for weeks. Source

Thursday, June 5, 2025

• 11:20 AM – Official Update: Police provide update on Travis Decker manhunt, FBI, Homeland Security join search. Decker’s extensive military background—including combat, survival, and off-grid training—has made it difficult for law enforcement to track him. Authorities believe Decker may be using his experience to hide in rugged terrain or evade detection.  Source 
• Multiple search warrants executed. Investigators urge remote property owners across Chelan, Kittitas, King, Snohomish, and Okanagan Counties to stay alert.  Source 
• Public advised:
• Lock doors/outbuildings
• Leave exterior lights on
• Report sightings/tips at: Submit a Tip
• 5:39 PM – Notice of Closure: The Enchantments and surrounding areas are CLOSED until at least June 18, or until further notice, while law enforcement searches for Travis Decker Source and  Source
• US Marshals Service affidavit: Decker’s Google account included searches such as “how does a person move to Canada,” “how to relocate to Canada,” and “jobs Canada.” These searches were conducted on May 26, shortly before Decker allegedly kidnapped and murdered his three children, Olivia, 5, Evelyn, 8, and Paityn, 9. The location of the victim’s remains is relatively close to the Canadian border and approximately 11 miles from the Pacific Crest Trail, a well established trail that leads directly Canada.  Source

June 6, 2025

• CCSO Update: Dozens more law enforcement professionals, both tactical and administrative, have converged on Chelan County and joined the investigation and the search for Travis Decker. Despite the many challenges faced and the complex on-going murder investigation, morale and effort remains extremely high within staff at the Command Post. The investigation and operations continue as new surveillance video, photos, and tips from the public are continuously surfacing which aids in decision making. Out of an abundance of caution, we have been given notice to, and are working in conjunction with our surrounding counties in the event Mr. Decker moves through the forest into their jurisdiction. Additionally, the more agencies we can get involved, and the more the public remains vigilant, the better opportunity for success in the capture of Mr. Decker. Source

June 7, 2025

Decker is believed to be traveling along the Pacific Crest Trail. Park officials closed a vast portion of hiking trails in the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area within the Cascade Range late Thursday as the search continued.

• Update: The Investigation and Search Continues Hundreds of law enforcement personnel work tirelessly conducting searches of dozens of structures and the forests. Law enforcement members have conducted thorough searches of the forested areas, the river, and many structures in the area that Mr. Decker was last known to be in. We continue these search efforts, acting upon gathered information and tips from the public, and leads developed through even more search warrants. We will be removing the road blocks and opening the icicle river road as we have determined there to be no credible threat in that area. However, we ask the public remain vigilant as they venture back out to the recreation areas of Chelan County. We have notified the USFS that they can reopen the recreation areas as well. IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING! We ask that the public continue to help us in this search. Please review your doorbell cameras and security cameras for signs of Mr. Decker. If you are out in the woods, or recreation areas, and come across something you believe would be beneficial for law enforcement, note the time and location and mark the location on your electronics if possible. Source
• Washington National Guard Issued an Assitance: Bob Ferguson issued a statement: I am tapping emergency funds and ordering Washington National Guard resources to support the search for Travis Decker, who is suspected of killing his three daughters. At the request of the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office, we will be providing helicopter transportation for law enforcement as they search in remote areas. As a parent, my heart goes out to Paityn, Evelyn and Olivia’s mom, Whitney, and all those who love them. The brutal murder of these young children has shocked our state. I’m committed to supporting law enforcement as they seek justice for Paityn, Evelyn and Olivia Source

June 8, 2025

• U.S. Forest Service Update – Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, the forest order closing the Icicle Creek area near Leavenworth, WA has been rescinded. The area has reopened effective 8:00 a.m. on June 8. Enchantment area overnight permits will resume on Monday, June 9, 2025 Source

June 9, 2025

• Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office Update: We want to take a moment to thank everyone who has dedicated their time, support, and resources during this difficult investigation. Snohomish County Sheriff’s Special Operations, in coordination with the Snohomish County Region 1 SWAT team and Air Support Unit, have come together in a unified effort to support our partners at the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office who are working to locate suspect Travis Decker and bring him to justice. Our thoughts are with the lead investigators, Chelan County Sheriff’s Office, the Wenatchee Police Department and the entire community as we mourn the devastating loss of Paityn, Evelyn and Olivia. Source
• 9:21 PM: Community Alert Issued for Ingalls Creek / Valley High Area: Law enforcement is actively searching for Travis Decker in the area of Ingalls Creek and Valley High, approximately seven miles up U.S. 97. Residents and visitors are urged to secure homes and vehicles, remain alert, and report any suspicious activity to 911. A heightened law enforcement presence will be visible in the area as a safety precaution.  Source

June 10, 2025

• CCSO Update: Law enforcement tracked a subject believed to be Travis Decker into the Blewett Pass / Hwy 97 area after hikers reported seeing a suspicious, unprepared man near Colchuck Lake. A helicopter spotted a lone hiker who fled from sight. K9 units later picked up the trail leading to Ingalls Creek Trailhead. Authorities urge locals to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.  Source

 Manhunt for Travis Decker Location Map

June 11, 2025

• 4:00 PM: Scheduled Press conference: Sheriff Morrison, along with a representative from the US Marshal’s Service, will be conducting a press conference at the Chelan County Courthouse stairs on 6/11/2025 at 4 pm. Source
  

June 16, 2025

• KCSO deputies and tactical team members continue to work diligently in the manhunt for Travis Decker. Today we are again asking everyone to be alert for a suspicious person or circumstances, especially in the Teanaway valley and Blewett Pass areas, to include Red Bridge Road, Teanaway, Swauk, Lauderdale Junction and Liberty. If you have trail cameras or doorbell cameras, please check them for suspicious activity. If you have residences in these areas, check them for anything missing (no matter how small or seemingly insignificant). Please report anything suspicious or missing to Kittcom at 509-925-8534. If you see Travis Decker, call 911 immediately. He is 33 years old, 5’8”, 190 pounds with black hair, brown eyes, and was last seen wearing tan or green t-shirt and dark shorts. We appreciate the public’s continued assistance in this incident. Source

June 17, 2025

• Update: At the same time, CCSO, Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO), The WA Army National Guard (WA ANG) and the US Marshals Service are conducting collaborative search efforts to locate Mr. Decker. As of today, we and our law enforcement partners continue a concerted effort into the triple homicide investigation and search for the suspect, Travis Decker. Personnel are deployed throughout the region and back country areas of Chelan and Kittitas Counties following up on leads and searching for signs of Mr. Decker. While search operations continue around the clock, CCSO Detectives are further developing the criminal case, conducting follow up interviews, processing evidence, and reviewing data and analysis from evidentiary items sent to the crime lab for processing. Source
• Rumors Control: Our Office was notified of a TikTok video that was released which portrays Sheriff Morrison and claims Mr. Decker has been taken into custody after a long standoff. To be clear, Mr. Decker is not in custody and CCSO had no part in making the video. Source
• Updated Flyer: Updated photos of murder suspect Travis Decker, who is considered dangerous and may be armed. Do not approach, call 911 immediately! Source
• Interview with the Sheriff: Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison says his office continues to treat Travis Decker the suspect in a triple homicide as alive and actively evading capture, nearly three weeks into an expansive manhunt. “We’ll eventually get to find him,” Morrison told KING 5 Wednesday, adding that search efforts span more than 2,900 square miles. “It may be in a week, it may be in a couple of years, but we’re not going to go away.”  Source

June 23, 2025

• All areas are on high alert. The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office has issued an update stating that they are focused on protecting our community. They are preparing to capture and arrest Decker if he comes to our area and are coordinating with the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office to provide additional assistance in the search. At this time, there is no certain evidence that Decker remains alive or in this area. Seemingly strong early leads gave way to less convincing proofs over the last two weeks of searching. Still, we can’t and won’t quit this search; Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia Decker deserve justice. And Decker remains a danger to the public as long as he’s at large. Source

July 3, 2025

• US Marshals asking for help: Travis Caleb Decker is wanted by the U.S. Marshals. There is a Rapidly Advancing Manhunt program to expedite the fugitive’s location and apprehension near Leavenworth, Washington. To submit a tip go to usmarshals.gov/tips. Source

July 5, 2025

• The U.S. Marshal Service received a tip from a family recreating in the Bear Creek area of the Sawtooth National Forest, consistent with the description of Travis Decker. The person believed to be Decker was described as a white male, 5’8”-5”10 wearing a black mesh cap, black gauged earrings, cream colored t-shirt, black shorts, long ponytail, black Garmin style watch, beard and mustache overgrown, wearing a black Jan Sport backpack and either converse or vans low top shoes. The U.S. Marshals began their joint search with the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Marshal Fugitive Task Force and Camas County Sheriff’s Office in areas where Decker may be. They are canvassing local residents / campers, and people in the area recreating. DECKER has a history of hitch hiking so they are asking the public not to pick up any hitchhikers. Additionally, any drone flights in the area will inhibit their ability to search with aircraft – please do not fly any drones for the safety of aircrews. Source

July 9, 2025

• Federal authorities have confirmed that the man spotted in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Forest was not Travis Decker.

July 22, 2025

• Letter from Superior Court Judge Robert Jourdan ordered “any and all departments within the County of Chelan government” to “redact or seal any records naming (Whitney Decker) and/or disclosing her residential address.” Source

Evidence and DNA

August 6, 2025

• 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. Source

August 18, 2025

• UPDATED DETAILS OF THE CRIME SCENE AND DNA RESLULTS: As previously reported, on June 2, 2025 the bodies of Paityn, Evelyn and Olivia Decker were located near the Rock Island Campground along Icicle Creek. At that time, each victim was found with plastic bags over their head. 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. Chelan County Sheriff’s Detectives submitted this evidence to the Washington State Crime Lab for DNA analysis. In early June, autopsies were completed and the Medical Examiner determined the cause of death for each victim was suffocation and the manner of death was homicide.  Source

August 24, 2025

• Several campgrounds and hiking trails in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest were closed specifically to search for Decker, returning the search to the place of the killings.

August 25, 2025 Press update:  Source

• The FBI Seattle Office will be the leading agency in the ongoing search. Under the FBI, 100 personnel have been brought onto the search, including:
• Special Agents, Intelligence Analysts, and Task Force Officers.
• Specialty units such as the Evidence Response Team, SWAT, electronics technicians, medical personnel, and a mobile command post.
• Experts from the FBI’s Critical Incident Response Group (CIRG) and Laboratory Division, who bring national expertise in child abduction cases, crisis response, and forensic analysis.
• The area of Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest extending west from the campground now remains off-limits to all but federal, state or local officers, members of an organized rescue or fire-fighting force’ or anyone with a US Forest Service permit through Wednesday morning.
• There is no new evidence tying Decker to the Rock Island Campground, as authorities explained they are simply recombing the area for ‘anything of interest’ since it has become overgrown.

August 29, 2025

• In a two-day grid search of approximately 247 acres near the campsite (Rock Island Campground), over 100 agents uncover unidentified bones. Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison cautions that it’s inconclusive whether the remains are human or animal, noting that wildlife and environmental factors may have scattered the remains. The bones, possibly including a fragment “around the size of a human femur,” are sent to Central Washington University’s anthropology department for forensic analysis Source.
• Campground Open.  Source

September 2, 2025

• Bones discovered during the search for Travis Decker are not human bones, according to the FBI.‬ The search for Decker continues.‬

September 3, 2025

• FBI Seattle Update: On August 25 and 26, FBI Seattle and partners participated in a two-day grid search operation within the vicinity of the Rock Island Campground near Leavenworth, WA. During the search, personnel recovered multiple bones, including those that required additional examination to determine if they were animal or human. Central Washington University has reviewed the bones and assessed that they are not human. Source

September 18, 2025

• Law Enforcement Search Teams Locate Human Remains, Believed to Be Travis Decker. The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office is announcing the potential discovery of human remains believed to be those of Travis Decker. This week the US Marshals Service Pacific Northwest Violent Offender Task Force headed up a search, to include Chelan County Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Patrol, US Border Patrol, US Forrest Service, Spokane County Sheriff’s Office, and the FBI..  Source
• 3:30 PM, AI imaging from a drone spotted what appeared to be a shirt. the shirt was consistent with the one Decker was last seen wearing.
• In addition, the US Ranger shorts he had been wearing were also located.
• Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison said a shirt, shorts, bracelet and chewing tobacco consistent with Travis Decker were found near the human remains. The Sheriff’s Office is still waiting on DNA analysis from the Washington State Crime Lab to confirm the remains belong to Decker.

September 19, 2025

• Press Conference: Additional body parts were found, including two feet, femurs, and some vertebrae. These were also sent to the WSP crime lab for expedited DNA testing. They are hoping to have results today. When asked why it has taken so long to find him when he was less than a mile from the campground (where the girls’ bodies were found), the US Marshalls representative explained that the terrain os very complex and steep. Source

September 23, 2025

• United State Attorney Office filed a motion to dismiss complaint and quash arrest warrant for Travis Decker Deceased Source

Key Facts:

• Victims: Paityn (9), Evelyn (8), Olivia (5)
• Suspect: Travis Caleb Decker (DOB 08/15/1992), 5’8”, 190 lbs, brown eyes, black hair
• Vehicle: White 2017 GMC Sierra, WA Plate D20165C
• Last Seen Wearing: Light-colored shirt and dark shorts
• Mental Health: Borderline personality disorder (diagnosed), reported instability
• Status: Armed and dangerous. Reward: $20,000

Additional Information

• Travis Decker: A 32-year-old military veteran with reported mental health issues, including a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. He was known to be homeless, living out of his vehicle or staying at various motels and campgrounds.
• Decker is believed to be traveling along the Pacific Crest Trail. Park officials closed a vast portion of hiking trails in the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area within the Cascade Range late Thursday as the search continued.

Authorities continue to search for Travis Decker. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact 911 immediately.

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Travis Decker, please submit your tips through the following official link: 
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/sheriff/forms/submit-a-tip

Travis Caleb Decker, 32, is the father of Paityn (9), Evelyn (8), and Olivia (5) Decker, who were tragically found deceased near Rock Island Campground in Chelan County, Washington, on June 2, 2025. Decker is currently the subject of an intensive manhunt and is wanted on three counts each of first-degree murder and kidnapping.

Background

• Military Service: Decker enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2013 and transferred to the Washington National Guard in 2021. He was pending a disciplinary discharge for failing to attend required drills, with his last attendance approximately a year ago.
• Mental Health: Court records indicate that Decker was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder toward the end of his marriage. He was supposed to seek mental health treatment and anger management counseling under the parenting plan but reportedly did not comply.
• Housing Status: May, 2024 he moved to Idaho in his RV. The RV is later repossessed. At the time of the incident, Decker was homeless, living out of his white 2017 GMC Sierra pickup truck, and occasionally staying at motels or campgrounds in the Wenatchee area.

Military Background of Travis Decker:

Enlistment and Active Duty

• 2013: Decker enlisted in the U.S. Army as an 11B Infantryman.
• 2014: He was deployed to Afghanistan, gaining combat experience.

Advanced Training and Qualifications

• 2018: Attended the Non-Commissioned Officer Academy at Fort Benning, Georgia.
• Earned the Expert Infantry Badge (EIB), demonstrating proficiency in various infantry skills.
• Completed Airborne School, receiving the Parachutist Badge after multiple parachute jumps.
• Achieved the prestigious Ranger Tab, indicating completion of the U.S. Army Ranger School and expertise in small unit tactics and leadership.
• Served as an instructor at the National Guard Warrior Training Center at Fort Benning, focusing on training soldiers in combat

Transition to National Guard

• 2021: Transferred to the Washington Army National Guard, holding the rank of Sergeant (E5).
• Assigned to the Walla Walla unit.  Source

Disciplinary Issues and Discharge Proceedings

• 2023: Ceased attendance at mandatory monthly drills, leading to administrative actions.
• Initiation of an administrative separation process due to absenteeism, though the discharge had not been finalized at the time of the incident

Physical Description

• Height: 5 feet 8 inches
• Weight: Approximately 190 pounds
• Hair: Black, possibly worn in a ponytail
• Eyes: Brown
• Last Seen Wearing: Light-colored shirt and dark shorts
• Vehicle: White 2017 GMC Sierra pickup truck with Washington license plate D20165C

Current Status

• Three sisters Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia Decker were found dead near a Washington campground after a court-approved visit with their father, Travis Decker. Authorities have issued a warrant for his arrest
• Decker remains at large and is considered potentially dangerous. Authorities have urged the public not to approach him and to contact 911 immediately with any information regarding his whereabouts.

Survival Skills

• Decker’s military training endowed him with advanced survival skills, making him adept at living off-grid for extended periods.
• Authorities believe he may be utilizing these skills to evade capture in remote areas.
• A $20,000 reward has been offered for information leading to his arrest.

Crime Scene Area:

• A CCSO Forest Service Deputy located Travis Decker’s abandoned truck approximately 17 miles up Icicle Road near Rock Island Campground in Chelan County.   Rock Island Campground
• A short distance from the vehicle, deputies discovered an abandoned campsite at coordinates 47.61080 N, -120.93641 W. The camp included a fire pit, tent, and cooler, and showed signs of recent activity.
• Zip ties and plastic bags were found scattered between the truck and the area where the bodies of the three Decker girls were located.
• The truck’s tailgate bore what appeared to be two bloody handprints. Inside the vehicle were personal items including blankets, car seats, food, and a wallet.
• Preliminary autopsy findings indicated the girls died by asphyxiation, with signs of wrist restraints. They were positively identified by the Chelan County Coroner.
• Cellphone data obtained under exigent circumstances showed that Decker traveled to the area on the evening of Thursday, May 29, and returned to Wenatchee the following morning. Authorities believe he came back to the area the next day with the children.
• Decker has extensive wilderness survival skills and is believed capable of remaining off-grid for extended periods with minimal supplies

Evidence Recovered and Cause of Death Confirmed

• Investigators recovered significant evidence from the crime scene, including multiple personal items belonging to suspect Travis Decker found inside his abandoned truck.
• Decker’s dog was also found at the scene and has been placed in the care of a local humane society.
• Forensic testing confirmed two distinct blood samples: one from a male individual and one of non-human origin. Additional DNA and fingerprint analysis is ongoing.
• The Chelan County Coroner confirmed the three Decker girls died from suffocation, and their deaths have officially been ruled homicides. The estimated time of death aligns with the evening they were last seen with their father.
• While acknowledging public frustration over limited updates, CCSO stressed that withholding certain details is necessary to protect the integrity of the investigation.
• Federal search teams continue pursuing leads. CCSO has pledged to release further information as soon as it can assist in locating Decker.