Washington Man Accused of Killing Three Daughters, Search Continues

Travis Decker, a Washington National Guard sergeant with military training, is the subject of a large-scale manhunt after his three daughters, ages 9, 8, and 5, were found murdered near a campground in central Washington. The girls, who were reported missing after a scheduled visitation, were discovered with signs of asphyxiation, plastic bags over their heads, and their wrists zip-tied. Decker's white truck was found abandoned near the crime scene with bloody handprints on the tailgate, but he remains at large and is considered dangerous. Law enforcement agencies across multiple jurisdictions are involved in the search, with a $20,000 reward offered for information leading to his capture. The girls’ mother had previously expressed concern about Decker’s mental health and financial struggles, noting that his behavior was unusually quiet and out of character during the last visitation. Authorities urge the public not to approach Decker but to immediately report any sightings to law enforcement.