A 32-year-old U.S. Army veteran facing first-degree murder and kidnapping charges after the tragic deaths of his three daughters at Rock Island Campground in Washington. 

Decker failed to return Paityn (9), Evelyn (8), and Olivia (5) following a court-ordered visitation starting May 30; their bodies were later found suffocated next to his pickup on June 2.

Authorities combed Washington’s rugged terrain for weeks before shifting resources—there’s now no certain evidence he’s alive or still in the area.  

Ex-wife Whitney Decker’s attorney publicly stated she wants Travis found—dead or alive—to bring closure and justice. 

Whitney attributes potential triggers to his PTSD and mental health struggles post-military service—highlighting gaps in veterans' care.  

Tracking dogs have found no human remains; one law-enforcement expert says Decker’s survivalist background means he may still be on the run or even crossed the border. 

A final encounter before the tragedy, a neighbor’s “weird” conversation hinted at Decker’s deteriorating mental state.  

September 2024 audio shows Decker defending his parenting—shocking now given the tragedy—and reveals concerns about his unstable living conditions.