Sinister Military Record of 'killer' Dad Wanted For Murdering Girls

A Washington daddy believed of fatally suffocating his three little women has an extensive military background and served in Afghanistan, the Daily Mail has found out - as police warned the public not to approach him throughout their ongoing manhunt.

Travis Decker, 32, is implicated of eliminating his children, Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5, whose bodies were discovered at a camping area in Leavenworth, after he stopped working to return them to their mother in Wenatchee following a set up three-hour go to.

As authorities look for Decker, who is thought to be mentally unstable, they alerted residents that he could be dangerous due to his military background.

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, verified to the Daily Mail.

He was a full-time member of the Guard up until 2023 or 2024, when he switched to part-time.

Decker stopped going to mandatory month-to-month drills a little over a year earlier, and the Guard remained in the procedure of a disciplinary discharge.

He likely has advanced combat training and was an air-borne paratrooper who made the elite rank of 'Ranger,' indicating he would have outstanding wilderness and survival abilities, Fox 13 Seattle reported, citing social media posts.

It is unknown if the veteran is presently armed, but local law enforcement cautioned people from approaching him.

Travis Decker, 32, is implicated of killing his children, Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5, after he failed to return them back to their mom following a scheduled three-hour go to in Washington on Friday

Chelan County Sheriff's Office deputies discovered the girls' bodies about 75 to 100 lawns from Decker's truck at a camping site. Police believe the women passed away from asphyxiation and reported that their wrists were zip-tied, court documents said

'Due to safety concerns do not try to get in touch with or approach Decker,' police said.

'This is an absolute disaster,' the military spokesperson informed AP. 'We are grieving together with the neighborhood.'

Authorities swarmed the Rock Island Campground on Monday evening after finding Decker's truck.

Chelan County Sheriff's Office deputies found the women' bodies about 75 to 100 lawns from the truck. Police believe the ladies died from asphyxiation and reported that their wrists were zip-tied, court documents said.

Decker's truck likewise had two bloody handprints on the tailgate, and inside were personal items including blankets, food, vehicle seats and a wallet on the center console.

The camping area also showed indications of recent activity, with a camping tent and a cooler situated a short distance away, however Decker was no place to be found.

The women' mother, Whitney Decker, who is separated from the veteran, informed police that he had selected the women up around 5pm however had actually not returned them by 8pm, and his phone went straight to voicemail, court files stated.

Detectives stated she 'revealed issue due to the fact that Decker reportedly has actually never ever done this before and ... is presently experiencing some mental health problems.'

The women' bodies were discovered approximately 38 miles from their mother's home. Decker is still on the run, as authorities alert residents that he might be hazardous due to his basic training

Decker's truck had two bloody handprints on the tailgate, and inside were personal products including blankets, food, safety seat and a wallet on the center console

She also told police authorities that Decker was diagnosed with borderline personality condition and thinks he did not take medication for the condition, according to court files.

The father-of-three was supposed to seek psychological health treatment and anger management counseling as part of a parenting plan, however there was no indication he has actually followed through with the strategy - which he refused to sign, the court documents reveal.

Still, Whitney told cops she did not think her ex was dangerous and stated he loved his children.

She stated the girls had a 'great relationship 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, according to a police affidavit.

She said when Decker went to pick up the girls for a scheduled three-hour check out on Friday, he was 'quieter than normal' which was 'out of character' for him.

He had actually likewise presumably been speaking about eliminating his dog due to housing and monetary struggles.

When Decker stopped working to return with the ladies that night, Whitney reported them missing.

'What prompted her to call us was that ... he was late returning the girls and had not communicated to her that he was going to be late, which was his normal style and so this ran out the regular,' Captain Brian Chance said.

Decker signed up with the Army in 2013 and transferred to the Washington National Guard in 2021. He was a full-time member of the Guard until 2023 or 2024, when he switched to part-time. Decker stopped attending obligatory month-to-month drills a little over a year back, and the Guard was in the process of a disciplinary discharge

Washington State Patrol was gotten in touch with Friday night to request an Amber Alert, but it did not fulfill the needed requirements, Wenatchee Police stated.

The doing not have criteria was believed kidnapping and imminent danger of death or serious injury, stated Chris Loftis, director of public affairs for the state patrol.

'In this case, it was a moms and dad with custodial privileges, and the kids had actually not been returned home on time. But that's a rather common incident and not something where you simply instantly assume abduction,' he said.

He added that there was no sign Decker would harm them.

'We're individuals too, you understand, so the loss of a kid, the loss of 2 kids, the loss of 3 kids is ... devastating,' Loftis said. 'Everybody constantly wants to how we can improve.'

The following day, Wenatchee investigators got in touch with the patrol with extra information that led to the issuance of an Endangered Missing Person Alert (EMPA).

State police later on dropped the EMPA on Monday evening without launching a public reason. The following day, Wenatchee Police Department announced the girls' deaths.

Whitney also mentioned in September divorce proceedings that he had been 'having a hard time to maintain stability' because they separated and it was starting to impact their children.

The women' mom said that at times he would have the ladies sleep at an armory while he remained in the National Guard, in spite of her objections

The ladies' mom said they had a 'good relationship with Decker and enjoy their time with him,' and noted that he had actually never ever stopped working to return the ladies before

Whitney said when Decker went to pick up the women for a set up three-hour check out on Friday, he was 'quieter than normal' which was 'out of character' for him

When Decker failed to return with the girls that night, Whitney reported them missing

She stated that at times he would have the girls sleep at an armory while he was in the National Guard, in spite of her objections, according to the Seattle Times.

She also stated Decker was prone to 'outbursts' and would enter into her home shouting for the ladies, whom he would sometimes stop working to get after promising to do so.

In one circumstances, Whitney wrote that her youngest daughter, Olivia, called her sobbing during a see with Decker and stated she might not find her daddy - before Evelyn got home with welts between her legs.

'I do not wish to keep Travis from the girls at all,' Whitney composed in the court filing. 'To the contrary, I have bent over in reverse to facilitate that relationship.

'But I can not have our women remaining in what is essentially a homeless shelter, at times not being watched, with lots of weird men or remaining in a tent or living in his truck with him, both in extreme temperature levels and unknown locations for their safety.'

The girls' maternal granny likewise composed that Decker would drop off the women at irregular times and they would sometimes be upset or crying when they returned home.

'They are all pleased, clever, well-adjusted women with the exception of when Travis brings them back to me after his visitations,' she wrote, according to the Seattle Times.

On Tuesday, a judge provided a warrant for Decker's arrest and ordered he be held without bail.

Whitney likewise specified in September divorce procedures that he had been 'having a hard time to maintain stability' because they were separated and it was beginning to impact their daughters

Whitney informed authorities she did not think her ex threatened and stated he loved his children

Law enforcement is asking the public for aid to discover the father-of-three, however encouraged residents not to approach him

Decker is referred to as 5-foot-8 and 190 pounds, with black hair worn in a ponytail and brown eyes.

He is charged with 3 counts of first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping.

Meanwhile, a GoFundMe established for Whitney had raised almost $366,000 as of Wednesday morning.

'These girls 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 page read.