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<br>A Washington daddy presumed of fatally suffocating his 3 little women has an extensive military background and served in Afghanistan, the Daily Mail has discovered - as police alerted the general public not to approach him throughout their ongoing manhunt.<br> |
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<br>Travis Decker, 32, is accused of killing his children, Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5, whose bodies were discovered at a campground in Leavenworth, after he failed to return them to their mom in Wenatchee following a set up three-hour see.<br> |
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<br>As authorities look for Decker, who is believed to be mentally unsteady, they warned locals that he might be harmful due to his military background.<br> |
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<br>Decker joined the Army in 2013, according to the Associated Press. He served in Afghanistan before moving to the Washington National Guard in 2021, Karina Shagren, communications director for the the Washington Military Department, validated to the Daily Mail.<br> |
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<br>He was a full-time member of the Guard up until 2023 or 2024, when he switched to part-time.<br> |
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<br>Decker stopped attending compulsory month-to-month drills a little over a year back, and the Guard was in the procedure of a disciplinary discharge.<br> |
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<br>He likely has actually advanced fight training and was an airborne paratrooper who made the [elite rank](https://pms-servicedapartments.com) of 'Ranger,' indicating he would have outstanding wilderness and survival skills, Fox 13 Seattle reported, mentioning social media posts.<br> |
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<br>It is unknown if the veteran is currently armed, however local police warned individuals from approaching him.<br> |
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<br>Travis Decker, 32, is implicated of eliminating his children, Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5, after he stopped working to return them back to their mother following an arranged three-hour visit in Washington on Friday<br> |
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<br>Chelan County Sheriff's [Office deputies](https://libhomes.com) discovered the women' bodies about 75 to 100 backyards from Decker's truck at a camping site. Police believe the ladies passed away from asphyxiation and reported that their wrists were zip-tied, court files stated<br> |
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<br>'Due to safety concerns do not attempt to call or approach Decker,' cops stated.<br> |
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<br>'This is an outright disaster,' the military spokeswoman told AP. 'We are mourning along with the neighborhood.'<br>[bankrate.com](https://www.bankrate.com/real-estate/what-is-an-investment-property/) |
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<br>Authorities swarmed the Rock Island Campground on Monday evening after finding Decker's truck.<br> |
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<br>Chelan County Sheriff's Office deputies found the women' bodies about 75 to 100 yards from the truck. Police believe the women passed away from asphyxiation and reported that their wrists were zip-tied, court documents said.<br> |
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<br>Decker's truck also had two bloody handprints on the tailgate, and inside were personal items including blankets, food, safety seat and a wallet on the center console.<br> |
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<br>The campground also [revealed signs](https://fashionweekvenues.com) of recent activity, with a camping tent and a cooler situated a short distance away, however Decker was nowhere to be discovered.<br> |
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<br>The women' mother, Whitney Decker, who is divorced from the veteran, told authorities that he had actually selected the girls up around 5pm but had actually not returned them by 8pm, and his phone went straight to voicemail, court files stated.<br> |
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<br>Detectives stated she 'expressed issue due to the fact that Decker reportedly has never ever done this before and ... is [presently experiencing](https://realestate.kctech.com.np) some mental health issues.'<br> |
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<br>The women' bodies were [discovered](https://whitestarre.com) around 38 miles from their mom's home. Decker is still on the run, as authorities alert residents that he might be hazardous due to his military training<br> |
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<br>Decker's truck had two bloody handprints on the tailgate, and inside were individual products consisting of blankets, food, cars and truck seats and a wallet on the center console<br> |
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<br>She also told law enforcement officials that Decker was detected with borderline personality condition and thinks he did not take medication for the condition, according to court files.<br> |
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<br>The father-of-three was supposed to look for mental health treatment and anger management counseling as part of a parenting strategy, however there was no sign he has actually followed through with the strategy - which he refused to sign, the court files reveal.<br> |
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<br>Still, [Whitney](https://pricelesslib.com) told police she did not think her ex was unsafe and said he loved his [daughters](https://leonisinmobiliaria.com).<br> |
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<br>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 stopped working to return the girls before, according to a cops affidavit.<br> |
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<br>She stated when Decker went to get the girls for a set up three-hour go to on Friday, he was 'quieter than normal' which was 'out of character' for him.<br> |
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<br>He had actually likewise apparently been talking about eliminating his pet dog due to housing and monetary battles.<br> |
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<br>When Decker failed to return with the ladies that night, Whitney reported them missing out on.<br> |
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<br>'What prompted her to call us was that ... he was late returning the women and had actually not interacted to her that he was going to be late, which was his common style and so this ran out the regular,' Captain Brian Chance stated.<br> |
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<br>Decker joined the Army in 2013 and moved to the Washington National Guard in 2021. He was a full-time member of the Guard up until 2023 or 2024, when he switched to part-time. Decker stopped in mandatory regular monthly drills a little over a year ago, and the Guard remained in the process of a disciplinary discharge<br> |
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<br>Washington State Patrol was gotten in touch with Friday night to request an Amber Alert, however it did not satisfy the needed requirements, Wenatchee Police stated.<br> |
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<br>The lacking criteria was suspected kidnapping and imminent hazard of death or serious injury, said Chris Loftis, director of public affairs for the state patrol.<br> |
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<br>'In this case, it was a parent with custodial privileges, and the children had actually not been returned home on time. But that's a rather common event and not something where you just instantly assume kidnapping,' he said.<br> |
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<br>He included that there was no indicator Decker would hurt them.<br>[nerdwallet.com](https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/mortgages/know-buying-investment-property) |
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<br>'We're people too, you understand, so the loss of a kid, the loss of two children, the loss of 3 kids is ... devastating,' Loftis said. 'Everybody always seeks to how we can improve.'<br> |
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<br>The following day, Wenatchee investigators got in touch with the patrol with extra details that led to the [issuance](https://leasingangels.net) of an [Endangered Missing](https://marakicity.com) Person Alert (EMPA).<br> |
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<br>State cops later dropped the EMPA on Monday night without releasing a public factor. The following day, Wenatchee Police Department revealed the women' deaths.<br> |
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<br>Whitney also specified in September divorce procedures that he had been 'struggling to preserve stability' considering that they separated and it was beginning to affect their children.<br> |
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<br>The ladies' mother said that sometimes he would have the girls sleep at an armory while he was in the National Guard, regardless of her objections<br> |
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<br>The women' mom stated they had a ['excellent relationship](https://canaryrealty.com) with Decker and enjoy their time with him,' and kept in mind that he had actually never ever stopped working to return the women before<br> |
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<br>Whitney stated when Decker went to pick up the women for a scheduled three-hour go to on Friday, he was 'quieter than typical' which was 'out of character' for him<br> |
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<br>When Decker failed to return with the ladies that night, Whitney reported them missing out on<br> |
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<br>She stated that sometimes he would have the [women sleep](https://overseas-realestate.com) at an armory while he was in the National Guard, regardless of her objections, according to the Seattle Times.<br> |
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<br>She also stated Decker was prone to 'outbursts' and would come into her house screaming for the women, whom he would in some cases stop working to get after guaranteeing to do so.<br> |
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<br>In one circumstances, Whitney composed that her youngest child, Olivia, called her weeping during a go to with Decker and said she could not find her dad - before Evelyn got back with welts between her legs.<br> |
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<br>'I do not desire to keep Travis from the ladies at all,' Whitney composed in the court filing. 'To the contrary, I have bent over in reverse to help with that relationship.<br> |
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<br>'But I can not have our girls remaining in what is basically a homeless shelter, sometimes not being watched, with dozens of odd guys or staying in a camping tent or living in his truck with him, both in extreme temperature levels and unknown areas for their security.'<br> |
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<br>The girls' maternal grandma similarly wrote that Decker would drop off the ladies at irregular times and they would often be upset or crying when they returned home.<br> |
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<br>'They are all pleased, smart, well-adjusted ladies with the exception of when [Travis brings](https://www.homesofrockies.com) them back to me after his visitations,' she wrote, according to the Seattle Times.<br> |
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<br>On Tuesday, a judge issued a warrant for Decker's arrest and ordered he be held without bail.<br> |
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<br>Whitney also stated in September divorce proceedings that he had been 'struggling to maintain stability' because they were separated and it was starting to impact their daughters<br> |
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<br>Whitney told cops she did not think her ex [threatened](https://dentalbrokerflorida.com) and stated he loved his daughters<br> |
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<br>Police is asking the public for help to discover the father-of-three, but recommended residents not to approach him<br> |
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<br>Decker is referred to as 5-foot-8 and 190 pounds, with black hair worn in a ponytail and brown eyes.<br> |
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<br>He is charged with three counts of first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping.<br> |
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<br>Meanwhile, a GoFundMe set up for Whitney had actually raised almost $366,000 as of Wednesday morning.<br> |
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<br>'These women were real light in this world and it is a darker location without them. I will miss seeing their sweet little faces,' a note on the [fundraising](https://www.aws-properties.com) page read.<br> |
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<br>'Send Whitney all of your prayers, love and assistance. Spend some time to today to inform somebody you like them.'<br> |
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