Three months after the disappearance of Travis Decker, the father of three young girls he is suspected of murdering, police have released a heartbreaking statement from his ex-partner.
Whitney Decker reported her daughters—Olivia, five; Evelyn, eight; and Paityn, nine—missing on May 30, after they failed to return home following a court-ordered visit with their father. Travis Decker was expected to drop the girls off in Wenatchee but never showed up.
A widespread search ended tragically when the children’s bodies were discovered on June 2 at Rock Island Campground. Authorities believe they died of asphyxiation, and DNA testing has identified Travis Decker as the sole suspect.
The U.S. Army veteran is now wanted on three counts of first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping.
To gather further evidence, the FBI has taken the lead in an ongoing search at the campground. On Monday, August 25, the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that federal, state, and local agencies are coordinating under the FBI’s direction.
Sheriff Michael Morrison said: “Beginning today, Monday, August 25, through Tuesday, August 26, the FBI Seattle Office will be leading a coordinated search near Rock Island Campground outside of Leavenworth, Washington.”
