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 <br>A Washington father believed of fatally suffocating his 3 little ladies has an [extensive military](https://cubicbricks.com) background and served in Afghanistan, the Daily Mail has learned - as police alerted the general public not to approach him throughout their continuous manhunt.<br>[zhihu.com](https://www.zhihu.com/question/11505677028)
 <br>Travis Decker, 32, is accused of [eliminating](https://realestate.kctech.com.np) his children, Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5, whose bodies were discovered at a camping site in Leavenworth, after he failed to return them to their mom in Wenatchee following an arranged three-hour see.<br>
 <br>As authorities search for Decker, who is believed to be mentally unstable, they cautioned residents that he could be harmful due to his military background.<br>
 <br>Decker signed up with 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.<br>
 <br>He was a full-time member of the Guard until 2023 or 2024, when he changed to part-time.<br>
 <br>Decker stopped attending compulsory monthly drills a little over a year back, and the Guard remained in the procedure of a disciplinary discharge.<br>
 <br>He likely has advanced fight training and was an air-borne paratrooper who made the elite rank of 'Ranger,' indicating he would have outstanding wilderness and survival skills, Fox 13 Seattle reported, pointing out social networks posts.<br>
 <br>It is unidentified if the veteran is presently equipped, however regional police warned individuals from approaching him.<br>
 <br>Travis Decker, 32, is accused of killing his daughters, Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5, after he failed to return them back to their mom following a set up three-hour see in Washington on Friday<br>
 <br>Chelan County Sheriff's Office deputies found the girls' bodies about 75 to 100 lawns from Decker's truck at a campsite. Police believe the women died from asphyxiation and reported that their wrists were zip-tied, court files said<br>
 <br>'Due to safety issues do not try to call or approach Decker,' authorities said.<br>
 <br>'This is an outright disaster,' the military spokeswoman informed AP. 'We are grieving along with the community.'<br>
 <br>Authorities swarmed the Rock Island Campground on Monday night after finding Decker's truck.<br>
 <br>Chelan County Sheriff's Office deputies found the ladies' bodies about 75 to 100 [backyards](https://primeestatemm.com) from the truck. Police think the girls died from asphyxiation and reported that their wrists were zip-tied, court documents said.<br>
 <br>Decker's truck likewise had 2 bloody handprints on the tailgate, and inside were personal products consisting of blankets, food, cars and truck seats and a wallet on the center console.<br>
 <br>The  area likewise showed signs of current activity, with a camping tent and a cooler situated a short distance away, however Decker was nowhere to be discovered.<br>
 <br>The girls' mother, Whitney Decker, who is divorced from the veteran, told police that he had actually chosen the girls up around 5pm however had not returned them by 8pm, and his phone went directly to voicemail, court files said.<br>
 <br>Detectives stated she 'expressed concern since Decker supposedly has never ever done this before and ... is currently experiencing some mental health concerns.'<br>
 <br>The women' bodies were discovered approximately 38 miles from their mother's home. Decker is still on the run, as authorities caution residents that he could be dangerous due to his basic training<br>
 <br>[Decker's truck](https://pointlandrealty.com) had 2 bloody handprints on the tailgate, and inside were personal products consisting of blankets, food, car seats and a wallet on the center console<br>
 <br>She also told law enforcement officials that Decker was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and believes he did not take medication for the condition, according to court documents.<br>
 <br>The father-of-three was expected to seek mental health treatment and anger management counseling as part of a parenting strategy, but there was no sign he has followed through with the strategy - which he refused to sign, the court documents show.<br>
 <br>Still, Whitney told police she did not think her ex threatened and stated he liked his children.<br>
 <br>She stated the ladies had a 'excellent relationship with Decker and enjoy their time with him,' and noted that he had never stopped working to return the women before, according to an authorities affidavit.<br>
 <br>She stated when Decker went to pick up the women for a scheduled three-hour see on Friday, he was 'quieter than normal' which was 'out of character' for him.<br>
 <br>He had likewise allegedly been discussing getting rid of his pet dog due to housing and monetary battles.<br>
 <br>When Decker stopped working to return with the ladies that night, Whitney reported them missing out on.<br>
 <br>'What triggered 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 typical fashion and so this ran out the normal,' Captain Brian Chance said.<br>
 <br>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 mandatory month-to-month drills a little over a year earlier, and the Guard was in the process of a disciplinary discharge<br>
 <br>Washington State Patrol was contacted Friday night to ask for an Amber Alert, but it did not satisfy the required requirements, Wenatchee Police said.<br>
 <br>The doing not have criteria was thought kidnapping and impending peril of death or severe injury, stated Chris Loftis, director of public affairs for the state patrol.<br>
 <br>'In this case, it was a parent with custodial privileges, and the children had not been returned home on time. But that's a rather common incident and not something where you simply instantly assume kidnapping,' he said.<br>
 <br>He added that there was no indicator Decker would hurt them.<br>
 <br>'We're individuals too, you understand, so the loss of a child, the loss of two children, the loss of 3 children is ... devastating,' Loftis said. 'Everybody constantly looks to how we can improve.'<br>
 <br>The following day, Wenatchee detectives got in touch with the patrol with extra information that resulted in the issuance of an Endangered Missing Person Alert (EMPA).<br>
 <br>State cops later on dropped the EMPA on Monday night without releasing a public reason. The following day, [Wenatchee](https://www.fidelityrealestate.com) Police Department announced the ladies' deaths.<br>
 <br>Whitney also specified in September divorce proceedings that he had actually been 'struggling to preserve stability' given that they separated and it was starting to affect their children.<br>
 <br>The girls' mother said that at times he would have the girls sleep at an armory while he was in the National Guard, regardless of her objections<br>
 <br>The ladies' mom stated they 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 ladies before<br>
 <br>[Whitney](https://housingbuddy.in) said when Decker went to get the girls for an arranged three-hour visit on Friday, he was 'quieter than normal' which was 'out of character' for him<br>
 <br>When Decker stopped working to return with the ladies that night, Whitney reported them missing<br>
 <br>She stated that at times he would have the ladies sleep at an armory while he remained in the National Guard, regardless of her objections, according to the Seattle Times.<br>
 <br>She also stated Decker was prone to 'outbursts' and would enter her home screaming for the women, whom he would often stop working to pick up after assuring to do so.<br>
 <br>In one instance, Whitney composed that her youngest child, Olivia, called her weeping throughout a see with Decker and said she might not find her dad - before Evelyn got back with welts between her legs.<br>
 <br>'I do not wish to keep Travis from the ladies at all,' Whitney composed in the court filing. 'To the contrary, I have bent over in [reverse](https://alranimproperties.com) to assist in that relationship.<br>
 <br>'But I can not have our women staying in what is basically a homeless shelter, sometimes unsupervised, with lots of odd guys or staying in a camping tent or living in his truck with him, both in severe temperature levels and unidentified locations for their [security](https://www.safeproperties.com.tr).'<br>
 <br>The ladies' maternal grandma similarly wrote that Decker would drop off the women at inconsistent times and they would sometimes be upset or sobbing when they returned home.<br>
 <br>'They are all pleased, clever, [well-adjusted girls](https://www.fidelityrealestate.com) with the exception of when Travis brings them back to me after his visitations,' she wrote, according to the Seattle Times.<br>
 <br>On Tuesday, a judge issued a warrant for Decker's arrest and [purchased](https://elitehostels.co.ke) he be held without bail.<br>
 <br>Whitney likewise specified in September divorce procedures that he had actually been 'having a hard time to preserve stability' given that they were separated and it was starting to impact their children<br>
 <br>Whitney informed authorities she did not believe her ex threatened and stated he loved his children<br>
 <br>Law enforcement is asking the general public for help to find the father-of-three, but advised locals not to approach him<br>
 <br>Decker is referred to as 5-foot-8 and 190 pounds, with black hair used in a ponytail and brown eyes.<br>
 <br>He is charged with three counts of first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping.<br>
 <br>Meanwhile, a GoFundMe established for Whitney had actually raised nearly $366,000 since Wednesday morning.<br>
 <br>'These girls held true light in this world and it is a darker place without them. I will miss out on seeing their sweet little faces,' a note on the fundraising page read.<br>
 <br>'Send Whitney all of your prayers, love and support. Spend some time to today to tell someone you love them.'<br>
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