Washington National Guard Joins Manhunt for Father Accused of Killing Three Daughters

Travis Caleb Decker, a 32-year-old survivalist and former Army soldier from Washington, is the subject of an intense manhunt after allegedly murdering his three young daughters—Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia—during a custodial visit. The girls were found deceased near the Rock Island Campground, with autopsies revealing they were suffocated and their wrists bound. Washington Governor Bob Ferguson has activated the state’s National Guard to aid over 100 law enforcement officers in the search, providing helicopter support for remote areas. Authorities have cautioned that Decker should be considered dangerous and urged the public not to approach him. More than 500 tips have been received, and a reward of up to $20,000 is offered for information leading to his arrest. The case has shocked the state, with officials emphasizing the ongoing commitment to justice for the victims and public safety during the search.