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

[ttjo]

That's a pretty distinct dog tattoo on his right arm:

image from: https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/08/us/travis-decker-daughters-washington-manhunt

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wish they would contact the tattoo guy. ( if Possible) and see if he would release a pic of the actual tattoo.

 

[waitin'4thewrld2chg]

A long-sleeved pullover tee shirt would help a lot with those tattoos. Maybe it was worth the weight to "pack" one for nights in the mountains, as well as to reduce the likelihood of being recognized. Just tie it around your waist as you hike and you're good?

 

[Lalalacasbah]

Hhhmmm if he did get up here to Canada (I'm Canadian and semi-familiar with the places below), he'd be around Manning Park area. Manning Park is pretty huge but popular for hiking and skiing. Lots of outdoorsy types going there in the summer to camp/hike.

From there he could make his way to East to the Okanagan - lots of fruit orchards, wineries, farms and farm work there. Used to be lots of hippie/outdoorsy transient workers/fruit pickers there back in the day, not sure if it's still like that these days. He might not stand out as much if he stuck around.

Or West to Hope area, which is a tiny town and he'd stick out like a sore thumb to locals. It is a highway junction town though, so a popular gas, scenery stop for tourists travelling the highways. So it's a bit touristy but no one "stays" there, it's a pass through town. MOO, JMO

https://www.seattletimes.com/life/outdoors/pacific-crest-trail-thru-hikers-are-no-longer-able-to-enter-canada/

 

[JulieAnne]

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MOO - or more of a theory - I think it’s likely that the dog bit the master to protect the littles. I also believe he stayed with them until they were found.

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[nao]

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MOO - or more of a theory - I think it’s likely that the dog bit the master to protect the littles. I also believe he stayed with them until they were found.

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Moo..lovely theory, but is his dog. Dogs accept what their owner does. Not sure how he got dog to to stay back down hill though.

 

[JulieAnne]

Moo..lovely theory, but is his dog. Dogs accept what their owner does. Not sure how he got dog to to stay back down hill though.

I believe the dog was originally part of the family. I’m no expert on dogs - but I’ve heard of them protecting children from abusers. Is that not really a “thing”?

 

[nao]

I believe the dog was originally part of the family. I’m no expert on dogs - but I’ve heard of them protecting children from abusers. Is that not really a “thing”?

Moo..the dog lived with him. He made sure it was safe. Why he killed his children...I have no logic for that.

 

[justtrish]

If he was living in his truck, I would think LE did learn a lot from what was left and what was taken. Did he take a good bit of his clothing with him? Did he take his ID or cash? Did he make an ATM withdrawal recently or did he leave his money he did have in the bank. Was any cash left behind? If he had any sentimental items, did he take those or leave them behind?

I would think initally he could have covered a great distance, but the adrenaline will wear off and he would likely "crash" and have to stop to sleep. Just because someone can survive "off the grid" doesn't mean they can sustain themselves well if they are moving around a lot. The more he moves, the more he will need to consume to continue to fuel his body to keep moving. Look at those through hikers that do have supply stops and that come into towns to eat. They still lose a lot of weight and it's very intentional on their part to try to replace calories lost so they don't get weak.

Just some random things I was thinking. He might have gotten pretty far on adrenaline initially, but I do think he likely had to slow way down and maybe he went to a place he was familiar with. I hope that is the case. Continuing to move around will wear him out and if he can't really go into town to get food (and with what money?) then he might get desperate and do something erratic if given the chance, like break into a house or try to steal (if he manages to get himself near a town without being caught.

 

[ShadyLady]

I am so convinced that some people should not be parents!

 

[SadieSeeks]

I really hope they are able to locate him so poor Whitney can have a shred of closure and justice. It reminds me a little of the Robert Fisher case, who has never been located. I am hopeful TD will be because I believe our technology and resources have advanced significantly since then.
IMO I feel as though he is still alive but will take his life once he feels cornered.

 

[Chimera]

Hope they're plastering his photo(s) everywhere he might pass through, buying food or whatever !

 

[Chimera]

I really hope they are able to locate him so poor Whitney can have a shred of closure and justice. It reminds me a little of the Robert Fisher case, who has never been located. I am hopeful TD will be because I believe our technology and resources have advanced significantly since then.
IMO I feel as though he is still alive but will take his life once he feels cornered.

Bbm.
Agreed, and that sounds like an action he'd take -- a cowards' way out.
As long as no LE or any civilian is harmed by him in a shootout or hostage situation, etc.

His choice to do so or not, personally I want him alive and facing prison until he passes !
Live out his life in a cage and feeling an ounce of the fear his daughters felt, but TD will have been spared from the horror his daughters endured of that final betrayal.
Seems unfair for him to have a life, even in prison.
And if another inmate, who's also incarcerated, has a grudge against him --there'll be no way to escape.
Too bad, so sad.
Imo.

 

[nao]

I believe the dog was originally part of the family. I’m no expert on dogs - but I’ve heard of them protecting children from abusers. Is that not really a “thing”?

Moo..the dog lived with him. He made sure it was safe. Why he killed his children...I have no logic for that

 

[nao]

Moo.. Travis's father has to got involved...but has said nothing about Travis or the girls

 

[Lalalacasbah]

He must've ditched his phone, I can't see him bringing a phone he likely can't charge in the bush and risk getting tracked via phone. Unless he's using a military non-trackable device (do they exist?)

So if no phone, possibly no way to follow the media and he may not know how much exposure he's gotten.

Maybe he'll slip up, get cocky and wander into a populated area/town thinking no one would recognize him and thinking he got away with it and someone will recognize him. Wishful thinking on my part, MOO JMO

 

[MizStery]

Thanks for this post. My thoughts are he's long gone from the area, and with his training searches are futile. The hope is he will be recognized.

Yes! You nailed it!
Do you think special ops might be able to track him down?

As Memel Gomez stated in The CourtTV video they are trained to survive 1 calendar year packing just these items
1) KA-BAR Knife
2 magnesium fire starter
3 poncho liner camouflage
4 550 cord
5 water purification straw
6 backup knife
7 compass

Link to CourtTV below

Search Expands for Travis Decker, Accused of Killing 3 Daughters

 

[Soulmagent]

I believe the dog was originally part of the family. I’m no expert on dogs - but I’ve heard of them protecting children from abusers. Is that not really a “thing

I have seen dogs protect children. If he broke his dogs heart ,the dog would stay and probably not leave the bodies.

 

[nao]

I have seen dogs protect children. If he broke his dogs heart ,the dog would stay and probably not leave the bodies.

The dog was found down the road, a long way down the road.

 

[arielilane]

@LynnanneNguyen


Rock Island Campground and surrounding areas back open, authorities continuing to urge neighbors to check their surveillance cameras for any signs of Decker. Resources from King County & Snohomish Co assisting in search, reward remains at $20k

https://komonews.com/news/local/search-for-travis-decker-turned-over-to-feds-as-information-from-evidence-trickles-in-manhunt-girls-fugitive-survivalist-army-north-cascades-chelan-county
@komonews

https://twitter.com/x/status/1932170708622381440

 

[arielilane]

@BrianEntin


More photos released of Travis Decker -- dad accused of killing his 3 daughters in Washington State.He remains on the run.Look closely at tattoos and clothing worn around time of disappearance.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1932235183714873624