A deeply distressing situation has unfolded in Washington state, according to reliable sources. Three young siblings, Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia Decker, who had been reported missing after leaving for a scheduled visit with their father, have sadly been found dead. The Wenatchee Police Department has confirmed these somber details, and the search for the father, Travis Decker, is ongoing.
The girls, aged between 5 and 9, were last seen at approximately 5 p.m. on Friday when they left for a planned visitation with their father. Travis Decker, a former military man with extensive training, was living a transient lifestyle, finding shelter in his vehicle or various motels and campgrounds in the area.
On Monday afternoon, officials had located Decker’s unoccupied vehicle near the Rock Island Campground in Chelan County. On site, law enforcement officers made the dreadful discovery of the girls’ bodies. However, the father was nowhere to be found at the scene.
This development follows earlier reports that the father is currently wanted for three counts of first-degree murder and one count of first-degree kidnapping. Due to his previous military training, police have expressed that he may pose a significant risk and should not be approached due to safety concerns.
The significance becomes clear when we consider that an Endangered Missing Persons Alert for the three girls was canceled late Monday by the Washington State Patrol. The family had a parenting plan that included visitations, but it appears Decker deviated from the plan, triggering the alarm.
Reports indicate that before the tragic discovery, the girls’ mother, Whitney Decker, had expressed her desperation to have the girls returned home safely, expressing concern for their well-being. She is now left grappling with an unimaginable situation.
According to reliable sources, Decker is described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall, with black hair and brown eyes, last seen wearing a light shirt and dark shorts. Officials have urged anyone with information on Decker’s whereabouts to contact 911 immediately.
