Found Deceased Olivia 5, Evelyn 8 & Paityn Decker 9, Endangered Alert, visitation w/ homeless dad Travis Decker 32, wh 2017 GMC Sierra PU, Wenatchee, 30 May 2025

[branmuffin]

"signs" of hands being zip tied, so did he remove the zip ties?
i think i heard earlier that they were either zip tied or showed signs of being zip tied, so maybe for some reason he removed the zips from one of them. Interesting.
I cannot comprehend what frame of mind one would have to be in to torture these girls like that. his own flesh and blood.
One after the other, not a quick or pain free method,
I dont even want to think about the details

I'm hoping he drugged them so they were unconscious when he put the bags over their heads. He may have zip tied them to stop them clawing at the bags if they became semi-conscious. It's hard to fathom the level of cruelty toward his own children. And if he did remove the zip ties why not the plastic bags. What message does that send? Depending on how long it took to find the bodies the COD could have been undermined.

 

[Ontario Mom]

I’ve thought about that myself. Similar to the Santa Barbara Dad Matthew Coleman who fled with his kids to Mexico and killed them with a spear fishing gun. He was in full psychosis.

I wouldn’t be surprised if there might be a religious aspect to this as well, given that he quit talking to the Pastor in Georgia. I’ve very curious about that, how did he know this person?

From the article I read it said he spoke to him (the pastor) over the phone. It didn't say more than that but my immediate thought was one of those online programs like Better Help or something like that. It could also be a family or military connection.

 

[ttjo]

I'm hoping he drugged them so they were unconscious when he put the bags over their heads. He may have zip tied them to stop them clawing at the bags if they became semi-conscious. It's hard to fathom the level of cruelty toward his own children. And if he did remove the zip ties why not the plastic bags. What message does that send? Depending on how long it took to find the bodies the COD could have been undermined.

Its unimaginable what he did,
Imagine being a tiny child and your dad zip ties your wrists and places a plastic bag over your head. The panic alone would be horrifying. If they watched I would think they would try to run, so maybe they were drugged.

Even if they were drugged, how is a father able to do that 3x over? Did he watch each one of them struggle and suffer ? and he stil continued, thats whats hard to understand.
Im worried that one of them may have even questioned where they were going because they were supposed to be going for dinner, Maybe if one stated " we're not allowed to go here" that would set him off too. Knowing it will likely get back to the mom.

 

[Tealgrove]

I'm hoping he drugged them so they were unconscious when he put the bags over their heads. He may have zip tied them to stop them clawing at the bags if they became semi-conscious. It's hard to fathom the level of cruelty toward his own children. And if he did remove the zip ties why not the plastic bags. What message does that send? Depending on how long it took to find the bodies the COD could have been undermined.

Honestly, I don’t think he drugged them. That would have been kind. He chose cruelty.

He chose a horrific way to kill his children. Painful, tortuous, long, and he watched. He had to have watched because he couldn’t do all 3 at once. And then, he tossed them down a hill like garbage.

I have no compassion for this evil creature even if he suffered from mental illness. I don’t care. He planned and made choices. He knew it was wrong. He’s either on the run or dead. Either way he fled. He knew there would be consequences for his actions.

I repeat…he made choices.

I’m so over these so called “parents” who murder their children for whatever reason. I am sick to death of it.

I hope they find him alive. I want him to face the rest of his miserable life in fear of what other inmates may do to him.

MOO

 

[Kudzuu]

This reminds me of a case (on WS) of a guy who was shooting at drivers from nearby bushes/wooded area in the U.S.

The terrain was checked by LE with no sight of the perp.
Alert sounded for locals to be vigilant as he was armed.

After some time, amateurs found him dead, he shot himself probably the same day of the attack.
And he was found not far from the highway, in the area searched previously by the professionals.

I guess
it could also be true in this case.
Has anybody spotted him alive?

I might have missed this info as I'm not following regularly.

JMO

That sounds like the sniper along I 75 in southern Ky. He was found on top of a hill by a electric or cell tower where they had checked before and missed him. Pretty much in the open.

 

[Snoop Sister]

Its unimaginable what he did,
Imagine being a tiny child and your dad zip ties your wrists and places a plastic bag over your head. The panic alone would be horrifying. If they watched I dont know how they wouldnt try to get away, so maybe they were drugged.

Even if they were drugged, how is a father able to do that 3x over? Did he watch each one of them struggle and suffer ? and he stil continued, thats whats hard to understand.

The visual I am getting is horrific. I have followed quite a few cases on WS over the years. A few have really affected me and this is one.

These young innocent children; Paityn, Evelyn and Olivia’s horrifying last hours/moments.

 

[Boxer]

I’ve thought about that myself. Similar to the Santa Barbara Dad Matthew Coleman who fled with his kids to Mexico and killed them with a spear fishing gun. He was in full psychosis.

I wouldn’t be surprised if there might be a religious aspect to this as well, given that he quit talking to the Pastor in Georgia. I’ve very curious about that, how did he know this person?

Wasn't he stationed in GA?

 

[Boxer]

This reminds me of a case (on WS) of a guy who was shooting at drivers from nearby bushes/wooded area in the U.S.

The terrain was checked by LE with no sight of the perp.
Alert sounded for locals to be vigilant as he was armed.

After some time, amateurs found him dead, he shot himself probably the same day of the attack.
And he was found not far from the highway, in the area searched previously by the professionals.

I guess
it could also be true in this case.
Has anybody spotted him alive?

I might have missed this info as I'm not following regularly.

JMO

Its likely - cadaver dogs should be able find him now though if his body is in the vicinity of the campground.

 

[ttjo]

The visual I am getting is horrific. I have followed quite a few cases on WS over the years. A few have really affected me and this is one.

These young innocent children; Paityn, Evelyn and Olivia’s horrifying last hours/moments.

about the drugging, you make a good point ( kindness or compassion) Can a person be so vile yet have compassion at the same time? to drug them yet kill them in such a heinous way. if he did maybe it wasnt so they'd suffer less but rather make it easier for him.

 

[Sarahlou]

Honestly, I don’t think he drugged them. That would have been kind. He chose cruelty.

He chose a horrific way to kill his children. Painful, tortuous, long, and he watched. He had to have watched because he couldn’t do all 3 at once. And then, he tossed them down a hill like garbage.

I have no compassion for this evil creature even if he suffered from mental illness. I don’t care. He planned and made choices. He knew it was wrong. He’s either on the run or dead. Either way he fled. He knew there would be consequences for his actions.

I repeat…he made choices.

I’m so over these so called “parents” who murder their children for whatever reason. I am sick to death of it.

I hope they find him alive. I want him to face the rest of his miserable life in fear of what other inmates may do to him.

MOO

Well said. I don’t for a second think he drugged them. He zip tied them, obviously to keep them restrained before putting bags over their heads.
He's a monster.

 

[StarryStarryNight]

Honestly, I don’t think he drugged them. That would have been kind. He chose cruelty.

He chose a horrific way to kill his children. Painful, tortuous, long, and he watched. He had to have watched because he couldn’t do all 3 at once. And then, he tossed them down a hill like garbage.

I have no compassion for this evil creature even if he suffered from mental illness. I don’t care. He planned and made choices. He knew it was wrong. He’s either on the run or dead. Either way he fled. He knew there would be consequences for his actions.

I repeat…he made choices.

I’m so over these so called “parents” who murder their children for whatever reason. I am sick to death of it.

I hope they find him alive. I want him to face the rest of his miserable life in fear of what other inmates may do to him.

MOO

Totally agree.
He is, by most standards, competent to stand trial because he knew the difference between right and wrong, as evidenced by his fleeing after killing them.
I’m also really tired of child protective services allowing children to live in dangerous situations with dangerous people and shrug it off.

 

[girlhasnoname]

Hoping they find <modsnip - namecalling> very soon.
I feel so sorry for Whitney, she likely had so many misgivings about his access arrangements to the girls, she possibly breathed a sigh of relief each time he returned them and dreaded the next. I truly hope she doesn't feel guilty that she allowed them to go, she couldn't have predicted this.

You're definitely right that she could not have predicted this tragedy, but I have no doubt she will live with the pain and guilt regardless. Her babies are gone and I can't even begin to imagine her pain. I hope she has some strong support around her during this time and going forward. Her nightmare is just beginning.

Men like TD are cowards IMHO. If they want to lash out and hurt someone why don't they just start with themselves????!!!!!

These beautiful, innocent little girls didn't need to suffer such pain at the hands of their father, who is supposed to love and protect them above all.

The emotions stirred in me during these cases where innocent children are harmed and murdered is so overwhelming. It's so very much beyond sad, I'm extremely shocked, mad, angry, numb, incredulous, and finally physically sick.

I hope they find this monster and put him down or away quickly. He is a dangerous threat IMO.

JMO

 

[TenaciousTBacon]

This case is beyond appalling. I have to skim posts because the details are too horrific. This will be my last post here but it does seem the dad is still missing, which is very concerning in regards to the public and his ex.

 

[smalleagles]

been watching this jet doing search patterns over the forest area on flightradar24.com today. glad to know they’re still searching aerially.

 

[girlhasnoname]

about the drugging, you make a good point ( kindness or compassion) Can a person be so vile yet have compassion at the same time? to drug them yet kill them in such a heinous way. if he did maybe it wasnt so they'd suffer less but rather make it easier for him.

No compassion in his heart or mind to me as he went ahead and murdered them so coldly. If he had any real compassion he wouldn't have thought of, let alone done, what he those beautiful little girls to begin with.

I say throw the book at him if he doesn't take himself out to prevent having to publicly face the reality of what he's done. I have no sympathy for him whatsoever. He's ruined countless lives and the ripple effects will not be gotten over. Poor W, the extended family, and loved ones will have to live with his selfish choices the rest of their lives.

MOO

 

[waitin'4thewrld2chg]

Yesterday I opined that I doubted a revenge motive. Then we learned that TD had brought up returning to the family and had (sensibly) been rebuffed. In light of that, I think revenge could have possibly figured in....but his mind must be a mish-mash and coming up with 'why' likely wouldn't be a simple A + B = C.

I just opened my front door to this weekend's "Wenatchee World" and the headline reads " 'The system failed us all' : Wenatchee mother calls for change after daughters' deaths". Please may it be so.

 

[Stunned]

Well said. I don’t for a second think he drugged them. He zip tied them, obviously to keep them restrained before putting bags over their heads.
He's a monster.

Maybe he just couldn't fight the voices in his head anymore. We don't understand it or even believe it but they do and that's the tragedy.

 

[Boxer]

Well said. I don’t for a second think he drugged them. He zip tied them, obviously to keep them restrained before putting bags over their heads.
He's a monster.

Maybe like the Daybell's, using some useful religiosity for as a rationale for evil.

 

[Boxer]

Maybe he just couldn't fight the voices in his head anymore. We don't understand it or even believe it but they do and that's the tragedy.

JMO MOO, just my opinion, the tragedy is that did not commit suicide or leave before he decided to take action.
Millions and millions of people suffering grievious MH afflictions do not do things like this, killing is an offensive a choice.

 

[ttjo]

Well said. I don’t for a second think he drugged them. He zip tied them, obviously to keep them restrained before putting bags over their heads.
He's a monster.

yes, I dont know if it's possible to do something so heinous and also drug them to make it easier, those are 2 complete opposites. I dont know if they had to watch or if he separated them somehow. In the tent? or he could have even kept them in the backseat with child locks on.