A composite image of what triple murder suspect Travis Decker may look like (Chelan County Sheriff’s Office).
The Washington man accused of allegedly murdering his three young daughters may have changed his appearance since he was last seen.
The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office reported on Tuesday that 32-year-old Travis Decker, who is suspected of killing his three daughters – 9-year-old Paityn, 8-year-old Evelyn, and 5-year-old Olivia, might have changed his appearance since he was last seen. Authorities, including the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office, are continuing the search for Decker.
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In their update, The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office released a digital depiction of Decker showing how he may look different now that he is on the run. Decker was last spotted on May 30 when he picked up his daughters for a visit and failed to return them to their mother. The bodies of the three girls were discovered on June 2 close to a campsite, not too far from Decker’s abandoned vehicle.
Left: Travis Decker (Chelan County Sheriff’s Office). Right: (from left to right) Evelyn, Paityn, and Olivia Decker (Facebook).
The medical examiner ruled that the cause of death for all three girls was suffocation; the manner of death was homicide.
The Sheriff’s Office also debunked rumors circulating on TikTok claiming that Decker had been apprehended following a confrontation with law enforcement.
“To be clear, Mr. Decker is not in custody and CCSO had no part in making the video,” the sheriff’s office said.
Several agencies have become involved in the manhunt for Decker, including the Washington Army National Guard, the U.S. Marshals Service and the U.S. Border Patrol. Authorities have stated that Decker, who is ex-military and a survivalist accustomed to living off the grid, should be considered armed and dangerous.
Authorities believe that Decker may be headed for the Canadian border after investigating his browsing history. He is also believed to be on a hiking trail that leads directly to the Canadian border.
Decker has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of kidnapping in connection with the deaths of his daughters.
Police have warned the public that if they see Decker, they should call 911 immediately and “do not attempt to contact or approach him.” Anyone with information is urged to contact the nearest U.S. Marshals office, the U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102, or USMS Tips
