Authorities are searching for a Washington state father of 3 dead girls
- Authorities found the bodies of three young girls, ages nine, eight, and five, near Leavenworth, Washington, while searching for their father, Travis Decker, in June 2025.
- The girls were reported missing after Decker failed to return them following a scheduled visitation late in May, with his unoccupied truck found near Rock Island campground on June 2nd.
- Investigators discovered the girls' zip-tied bodies about 75 to 100 yards from the truck and suspect asphyxiation as the cause of death while law enforcement conducts an active manhunt for Decker.
- Travis Decker, a 32-year-old former Army and National Guard member with reported mental health challenges, is being sought by authorities on suspicion of committing three first-degree murders and kidnapping; police caution the public against approaching him due to the potential danger he may pose.
- The case has prompted community support efforts and counseling services for the girls' school and families, while authorities continue a multi-agency search and offer a $20,000 reward for information leading to Decker’s arrest.
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Search continues for the father of 3 girls found dead near Leavenworth - Northwest Public Broadcasting
A framed drawing saying “I miss you” for Olivia Decker, 5, rest with flowers at a vigil Tuesday at Memorial Park. (Credit: Jacob Ford / Wenatchee World) Listen https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Decker-MIXDOWN_DIAZ_mixdown.mp3(Runtime :58) Read Authorities are continuing the search for Travis Decker. An arrest warrant has been issued for him. His three daughters were found dead M…
The Decker sisters, 9, 8 and 5 years old, were found lifeless near Rock Island camp. Travis Decker, designated as responsible, is wanted by the authorities and considered dangerous
Accused killer dad Travis Decker could survive in the wilderness for weeks, authorities say
The manhunt for Travis Decker, the Washington father accused of murdering the Decker sisters, his three young daughters, continues to intensify as authorities believe he could survive undetected in the wilderness for weeks. Meanwhile, a reported sighting in McCall, Idaho, was recently ruled out, but it highlights the growing concern that Decker may be leveraging his military background to stay one step ahead of law enforcement. The shocking Deck…
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