Fugitive Father Accused Murdering Three Daughters Sparks Nationwide Manhunt

Travis Decker, an Army veteran accused of murdering his three daughters Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia in Washington state, has been on the run since their bodies were found near Rock Island Campground on June 2 following a court-mandated custody visit. Police released video footage from May 27 showing Decker involved in a minor car accident shortly before he picked up the girls on May 30, after which he disappeared, sparking a nationwide manhunt. Despite extensive efforts by the U.S. Marshals and local law enforcement, Decker remains at large over a month later, with authorities offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to his arrest. The search intensified after a reported sighting in Idaho's Sawtooth National Forest, though a man hiking there was mistakenly identified as Decker, illustrating the challenges law enforcement faces in locating the fugitive. Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison expressed ongoing frustration but affirmed that the search continues with no indication of closure. The case has drawn national attention due to the tragic loss and the ongoing pursuit of Decker, who remains a fugitive charged with the murder of his daughters.