On May 30, 2025, sisters Paityn Decker (9), Evelyn Decker (8), and Olivia Decker (5) departed their home in Wenatchee, Washington for a scheduled custody visit with their father, Travis Decker, as part of a court-approved parenting plan. kulr8.com+3CBS News+3KING 5 News+3 They were expected to return by the evening, but when they did not, their mother, Whitney Decker, reported them missing. kulr8.com+1

On June 2, authorities discovered Decker’s white 2017 GMC pickup truck abandoned near the Rock Island Campground in Chelan County. Nearby, the sisters’ bodies were located. Each had been bound and had plastic bags placed over their heads. A homicide investigation followed, and the deaths were ruled fatal suffocations. kulr8.com+1

A warrant for Travis Decker’s arrest was issued on three counts of first-degree murder, kidnapping, and custodial interference. Spokesman-Review Law enforcement described Decker as a 32-year-old military veteran with wilderness survival training, and he was considered armed and dangerous. CBS News+1 The U.S. Marshals Service offered a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to his capture. FOX 13 Seattle+1

Investigative efforts revealed forensic evidence linking Decker to the crime scene. DNA recovered from plastic bags and zip ties used in the killings matched his profile exclusively. co.chelan.wa.us+1 As of the latest updates, Decker remains at large, and there is no definitive confirmation whether he is alive or deceased. AP News+1

Court records show that the family had previously faced challenges including Decker’s unstable housing and mental-health issues. khq.com+1

In response to the incident, the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office and partner agencies have continued extensive searches through wilderness areas, asking cabin owners and remote residents to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity. FOX 13 Seattle+1

The community in Wenatchee and surrounding areas is grieving the loss of three young lives and the families have requested privacy as investigations continue.

If you have any information related to this case, authorities urge you to contact your local law-enforcement agency or the U.S. Marshals Service.