Doorbell Footage Emerges of Father Wanted for Murder Of Daughters
Chilling brand-new doorbell camera video footage reveals on-the-run Army veteran Travis Decker in the days before he's accused of killing his 3 young children and disappearing into the woods.
Decker, 32, was captured on a Ring doorbell approaching a home in a light colored T-shirt and dark shorts in the days leading up to his visitation with his daughters Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5, in Wenatchee, Washington State.
He might be seen with a goatee and a mustache, with his long hair drew back.
Authorities shared the images of the desired suspect last night in a quote to acquaint the general public with his look. Decker stays at-large and is thought about harmful, provided his extensive military training and tendency for violence.
'These are the most current photos and videos we have that reveal his last known look,' Under Sheriff Dan Ozment said in a cops press release.
Decker has actually not been seen because he got his 3 little women for a three-hour check out on Friday.
The ladies' mother later reported them missing. Their bodies were found at a camping site in Leavenworth, 20 miles from their home, on Monday.
Their wrists had been bound with zip ties and each of them had been suffocated with a plastic bag.
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office released Ring doorbell camera video footage revealing Travis Decker, 32, in a light colored T-shirt and dark shorts in the days leading up to his visitation with his three young daughters
Authorities also released photos of Decker from before he went missing, showing him with sunglasses that obscured his eyes and tattoos all down his arm
Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5, were discovered dead on Monday
The constable's workplace is now working with the Wenatchee Police Department, US Border Patrol and Homeland Security investigations to track down Decker, who is charged with 3 counts of first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping.
The US Marshals Service also stated it would use a reward of approximately $20,000 for any info leading to Decker's arrest - though authorities state the veteran might 'position a significant danger if approached' as he has substantial combat training.
He also went through substantial outside survival training, which authorities confessed Wednesday may make the search efforts harder, with Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison stating Decker was 'well-versed in outdoor survival.'
'In talking with his dad, it sounds [like] at times he would head out and live off-grid, in some cases for 2 months,' the constable informed press reporters.
Decker joined the US Army in 2012 and served a tour in Afghanistan 2 years later on.
He likely has actually advanced battle training as a result, and was an airborne paratrooper who made the elite rank of 'Ranger,' showing he would have excellent wilderness and survival skills.
Decker then moved to the Washington Army National Guard in 2021, rising to the rank of sergeant.
But he stopped attending compulsory month-to-month drills a little over a year back, and the Guard was in the procedure of a disciplinary discharge.
Decker has actually not been seen since he got his three little ladies for a three-hour visit on Friday
Whitney, his ex-wife, reported her children missing out on when he failed to return them Friday night
It now appears that Decker had been struggling with mental health issues.
Court files specify that when Whitney, his ex-wife, reported her daughters missing on Friday, she 'revealed concern since Decker supposedly has actually never ever done this before and ... is currently experiencing some psychological health concerns.'
She explained to police authorities that Decker was diagnosed with borderline character disorder and believes he did not take medication for the condition, according to court files.
She said the ladies had a 'good relationship with Decker and enjoy their time with him.'
But she kept in mind that when Decker got here to get the women on Friday he was 'quieter than typical' which was 'out of character' for him.
Decker does not have irreversible housing and is known to remain at hotels and campgrounds, cops stated.
That seemed to produce its own problems, with Whitney writing in September divorce procedures that Decker would often have the girls sleep at an armory while he remained in the National Guard - in spite of her objections.
She went on to state he had actually been 'having a hard time to preserve stability' since they separated and it was starting to affect their daughters and was vulnerable to 'outbursts,' according to the Seattle Times.
At times, Whitney said her ex would come into her home screaming for the women - whom he would often fail to get after guaranteeing to do so.
Whitney mentioned in September divorce proceedings that he had been 'having a hard time to preserve stability' because they were separated and it was starting to impact their children
Nevertheless, police, whenever Decker would be running late to return the ladies, he would usually call first.
Sometimes, Whitney said her ex would enter into her home shouting for the girls - whom he would often fail to get after assuring to do so
Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison confessed on Wednesday Decker was 'skilled in outside survival'
He is charged with three counts of first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping, and on Tuesday, a judge issued a warrant for Decker's arrest and purchased he be held without bail.
Meanwhile, a GoFundMe set up for Whitney had actually raised over $689,000 as of Wednesday evening.
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