Found Deceased Olivia 5, Evelyn 8 & Paityn Decker 9, found dead, manhunt on for father, Travis Decker 32, wh 2017 GMC Sierra PU, Wenatchee, 30 May 2025 #2

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RedHaus said:
This may be a senseless question, given where things stand with this case and the search for Decker.

I keep wondering why Decker didn't take off in his truck and at least get some distance between the crime scene and a possible escape route, e.g. Canada or a different state, before any search for the girls would have been initiated? And now that we know he may be in the wild ill prepared for what he is up against (presuming the man seen by hikers and LE from the air is Decker), I wonder about this question even more.

The only thing I can come up with is that Decker must be in the midst of a psychotic episode and truly out of touch with reality or any logical or tactical thinking.

A psychotic episode is a period during which a person experiences a loss of contact with reality, often characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and/or disorganized thinking. WebMD.
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I do not believe he is at all ill prepared. The man was in the habit of spending up to a month out there off grid and may have caches of food and supplies placed in areas convenient to him. He has military mountain survival training.

Also, one doesn't plan/premeditate murder in the midst of a psychotic episode (my own opinion). reports say his GPS on his truck says he went to the area the girls' bodies were found the day prior to him picking them up. He planned this. JMO no psychosis. That is not to say I believe TD didn't have serious mental health issues. His ex-wife claims he had been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and she and a former friend of his both describe him as narcissistic.
 
RedHaus said:
This may be a senseless question, given where things stand with this case and the search for Decker.

I keep wondering why Decker didn't take off in his truck and at least get some distance between the crime scene and a possible escape route, e.g. Canada or a different state, before any search for the girls would have been initiated? And now that we know he may be in the wild ill prepared for what he is up against (presuming the man seen by hikers and LE from the air is Decker), I wonder about this question even more.

The only thing I can come up with is that Decker must be in the midst of a psychotic episode and truly out of touch with reality or any logical or tactical thinking.

A psychotic episode is a period during which a person experiences a loss of contact with reality, often characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and/or disorganized thinking. WebMD.
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He may have thought an Amber Alert would go out fairly quickly that night. If he truly hikes quite a bit then he’s familiar with these woods on foot.

But I think one thing all these off-the-grid men forget is while they might not be using technology, the police certainly are.
 
tlcya said:
I do not believe he is at all ill prepared.
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tlcya said:
reports say his GPS on his truck says he went to the area the girls' bodies were found the day prior to him picking them up
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RSBM
Yet per MSM we have hikers reporting to LE "...they saw a lone individual in the Enchantments area who appeared ill-prepared for the conditions..." As OPs have opined here, perhaps Decker is still wearing the shorts, tee shirt and sandals seen on the ring camera the day he picked up the girls.

I too originally presumed he must be prepared for a long stint off grid, but now I question that.

Hence the recurring question in my mind... why didn't Decker take off in his truck to get distance?

And thanks for sharing the nugget that Decker's truck's GPS had indicated he'd been at the campground the day before he picked up the girls. I missed that. Of course that could have been a reconnaissance mission for his planned escape. Or perhaps he was merely setting up a tent.
 
Moo - I am not convinced that it was pre-planned. I wonder if his trip to the campground was in an effort to establish a home base so he could maintain some custody? But with the rebuffed offer to reconcile, and the girls becoming more emotional - things were slipping out of his control?

Again, just moo - but 9 is old enough to be very curious - and to listen intently to what is being said and done. She would likely resist suggestions that the future would be “different”… If she knew things… about why custody was set up the way it was.

Also - I want desperately to believe they were sedated and I am going to do everything in my power to hold that hope. I don’t want to know anything to the contrary.
 
There is a wildfire east of Cle Elum (between Cle Elum and Blewett Pass). I am sure he sees the sky is smokey. I wonder if he knows where it is coming from. Based on reports he is in the area of Colchuck Lake, he still has a long distance from it. I hope they find him soon - hopefully we'll get good news at the press conference.

www.kiro7.com

Firefighters make progress on Red Bridge Road fire near Cle Elum

It’s about 53 acres in size, and as of 12 p.m. on Wednesday, it is 20% contained.
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JulieAnne said:
Moo - I am not convinced that it was pre-planned. I wonder if his trip to the campground was in an effort to establish a home base so he could maintain some custody? But with the rebuffed offer to reconcile, and the girls becoming more emotional - things were slipping out of his control?

Again, just moo - but 9 is old enough to be very curious - and to listen intently to what is being said and done. She would likely resist suggestions that the future would be “different”… If she knew things… about why custody was set up the way it was.

Also - I want desperately to believe they were sedated and I am going to do everything in my power to hold that hope. I don’t want to know anything to the contrary.
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I am not convinced it was pre planned either. If he was at the camp site the night before, maybe he slept there. He had a tent set up, a cooler and a fire pit or something similar. So, even if he didn’t spend the night there, it might be where he was planning to set up a residence.

Additionally, I do think it is quite probable that he was somehow triggered and had an episode. Although, he did have garbage bags and twist ties at the site, I do as well when I go camping. Unless, he is caught alive and talks, we will never know. Moo
 
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Deputies said they are actively tracking Travis Decker, believing he’s still in the mountains. KIRO Newsradio’s Luke Duecy did a deep dive into law enforcement's search.

More here: https://mynorthwest.com/local/travis-decker-search-narrows/4097888
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Search for Travis Decker continues​

The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office has deputies searching the area of Ingalls Creek and Valley High for Decker.

“Please secure your homes and vehicles, stay alert, and report any suspicious activity to 911,” the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office stated. “Residents and visitors will see a visible increase in law enforcement presence tonight as a precaution. Your safety remains top priority. If you see something, say something.”
 
RedHaus said:
This may be a senseless question, given where things stand with this case and the search for Decker.

I keep wondering why Decker didn't take off in his truck and at least get some distance between the crime scene and a possible escape route, e.g. Canada or a different state, before any search for the girls would have been initiated? And now that we know he may be in the wild ill prepared for what he is up against (presuming the man seen by hikers and LE from the air is Decker), I wonder about this question even more.

The only thing I can come up with is that Decker must be in the midst of a psychotic episode and truly out of touch with reality or any logical or tactical thinking.

A psychotic episode is a period during which a person experiences a loss of contact with reality, often characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and/or disorganized thinking. WebMD.
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Ya it seems like it was planned to a degree but seems disorganized and not thinking clearly as well.
 
RedHaus said:
RSBM
Yet per MSM we have hikers reporting to LE "...they saw a lone individual in the Enchantments area who appeared ill-prepared for the conditions..." As OPs have opined here, perhaps Decker is still wearing the shorts, tee shirt and sandals seen on the ring camera the day he picked up the girls.

I too originally presumed he must be prepared for a long stint off grid, but now I question that.

Hence the recurring question in my mind... why didn't Decker take off in his truck to get distance?

And thanks for sharing the nugget that Decker's truck's GPS had indicated he'd been at the campground the day before he picked up the girls. I missed that. Of course that could have been a reconnaissance mission for his planned escape. Or perhaps he was merely setting up a tent.
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To play devil's advocate - he may have went the day before to make sure no one else was there, clear any debris or like you say set up a tent, etc.

I want to think he wasn't looking for the place to abandon those girls, not sure we'll ever know.
 
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Exclusive interview with Travis's brother, Thomas Decker

www.dailymail.co.uk

Brother of killer dad reveals his violent reaction during intervention

The brother of alleged killer dad Travis Decker has put out a desperate plea for his brother to turn himself in after going missing on May 30... and disclosed his escalating behavior these past years.
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This is certainly places a different perspective on things. There are a few differences though from what Whitney’s lawyer says and what TD’s brother says.

It also gives possible insight as to why TD was estranged from his father and brother.
 
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Snoop Sister said:
This is certainly places a different perspective on things. There are a few differences though from what Whitney’s lawyer says and what TD’s brother says.
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What an incredible nightmare this must be for Travis' family too. From what I've read, they sound like good people who are dealing with something they never expected.
 
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