Found Deceased WA - 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

[Lalalacasbah]

He may think he could survive a winter on the run in Canada. Maybe on the west coast, Vancouver also has a homeless population he could disappear into, and the winter isn't as harsh as other areas. More wet than terribly cold. But otherwise long before you get to the tundra Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg - bitterly cold, long winter. Probably also in eastern British Columbia when you start getting into the mountains.

Also as has been pointed out a few times on this thread, it's just not as easy as it used to be to turn up in Canada with no ID and to exist in Canada without social insurance no. Nor is it so easy to get over the border, not like it used to be. The US is a big country, why not stay there? @_Laurel_

I agree being a west coaster in BC, Canada.... the winters are very mild in some areas. Vancouver and Southern Vancouver Island (3 hour ferry/boat ride from Seattle) are the most mild usually.

On the island we get maybe 1 day of snow or 3 days maximum IF that and it doesn't last more than a day or two.

Southern Okanagan which is above Washington and has border crossing, there the winters are dry but get snow but still semi-mild too.

And yes, harder to get over borders. No idea about water travel in to Canada from the US, but I think since tensions (ahem, not sure how to say it lol....) have risen with our US friends Canada has likely amped up security all over all ways to cross the border.

 

[Lalalacasbah]

To me it would make more sense if he tried to hike from Rock Island Campground north into Canada. And then he could try to vanish into the vastness of Canada. He is probably unrecognizable already. Dude has been roughing it since 2 month must look like Sasquatch by now.

That's an awful lot of forest! If he took that route he'd end up by Manning Park which is a hiking/skiing area. It's remote but popular for outdoorsy type to do camping, hiking, skiing, etc.

If he headed up that way and veered west he could trek through forest and end up at Cultus Lake/Lindell Beach/Columbia Valley area which is right on the border but no official border crossing.

Still must be surveillanced(?) since a border line I imagine. I am a little familiar with that area as I knew friends who lived around there years ago, it's beautiful but kinda eerie for some reason! The border is literall across the road and it's rural/forested.

Still wonder if Canada was a destination if he'd head the Seattle way to get to a boat/water. US has Gulf Islands too that he might blend into. MOO

 

[LadyL]

He may think he could survive a winter on the run in Canada. Maybe on the west coast, Vancouver also has a homeless population he could disappear into, and the winter isn't as harsh as other areas. More wet than terribly cold. But otherwise long before you get to the tundra Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg - bitterly cold, long winter. Probably also in eastern British Columbia when you start getting into the mountains.

Also as has been pointed out a few times on this thread, it's just not as easy as it used to be to turn up in Canada with no ID and to exist in Canada without social insurance no. Nor is it so easy to get over the border, not like it used to be. The US is a big country, why not stay there? @_Laurel_

o/t but did you read about the U.S. citizen who just kayaked his way into Canada? yep, the border may be just as porous as ever if they avoid official checkpoints ...

 

[LadyL]

I agree being a west coaster in BC, Canada.... the winters are very mild in some areas. Vancouver and Southern Vancouver Island (3 hour ferry/boat ride from Seattle) are the most mild usually.

On the island we get maybe 1 day of snow or 3 days maximum IF that and it doesn't last more than a day or two.

Southern Okanagan which is above Washington and has border crossing, there the winters are dry but get snow but still semi-mild too.

And yes, harder to get over borders. No idea about water travel in to Canada from the US, but I think since tensions (ahem, not sure how to say it lol....) have risen with our US friends Canada has likely amped up security all over all ways to cross the border.

[bbm]

I just posted something relevant above. It seems to be a lot easier than most people want it to be.

 

[Lalalacasbah]

Just saw this. I guess there is no doubt he did this.

This additional press release with details makes me think LE possibly think he is alive and he has help from someone.

It sounds like it's to reiterate he did this, no one else - in case he gave someone a sob story or is trying to garner sympathy. LE is saying, no he wasn't set up or a victim of another person/killer.

And again, they mention of the reward. I stand by my theory in cases if a large reward is offered it's to get someone to talk/rat out! JMO, MOO

 

[Lalalacasbah]

o/t but did you read about the U.S. citizen who just kayaked his way into Canada? yep, the border may be just as porous as ever if they avoid official checkpoints ...

I too worry about the water way entries... Here I thought our Canadian security was amped up but apparently not! :/

 

[Lalalacasbah]

[bbm]

I just posted something relevant above. It seems to be a lot easier than most people want it to be.

Yes! I just saw that! Argh. Scary stuff really. Thanks for the post though, going to go Google that now lol...

 

[LadyL]

Yes! I just saw that! Argh. Scary stuff really. Thanks for the post though, going to go Google that now lol...

his name is Dan Livers

 

[waitin'4thewrld2chg]

This additional press release with details makes me think LE possibly think he is alive and he has help from someone.

It sounds like it's to reiterate he did this, no one else - in case he gave someone a sob story or is trying to garner sympathy. LE is saying, no he wasn't set up or a victim of another person/killer.

And again, they mention of the reward. I stand by my theory in cases if a large reward is offered it's to get someone to talk/rat out! JMO, MOO

This sounds logical and plausible, and wasn't something I was going to think of on my own!

 

[wvmoonangel]

**Update** According to DNA Travis is the sole suspect. According to this news release with details those babies were over killed.

Travis Decker search: Authorities reveal disturbing crime scene details, new DNA analysis

As the search for Travis Decker has almost reached the three-month mark, officials are revealing disturbing new details about the crime scene.

abcnews.go.com

 

[Seattle1]

8/19/25

Each girl was found with plastic bags over her head and at least one was restrained with zip ties, per an affidavit previously obtained by PEOPLE. In an updated press release shared on Tuesday, Aug. 19, the Chelan County Sheriff's Office provided additional details about the condition in which the sisters were found.

"Two of the victims each had two separate bags over their heads and the third victim had three separate bags over their head," the release states. "In addition, several cable ties were located on the ground in the immediate area of the bodies."


A medical examiner previously determined the three sisters each died of asphyxiation and their manner of death was ruled a homicide.

Disturbing New Details Revealed About Killings of Travis Decker's Daughters, as Police Give Update on Search

Some new details have been released in the case of Travis Decker, the Washington state fugitive accused by authorities of killing his three daughters.

people.com

When you read these details, I just can't imagine anybody providing TD with assistance to escape or remain a fugitive. JMO

 

[sunspun]

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8/19/25

Each girl was found with plastic bags over her head and at least one was restrained with zip ties, per an affidavit previously obtained by PEOPLE. In an updated press release shared on Tuesday, Aug. 19, the Chelan County Sheriff's Office provided additional details about the condition in which the sisters were found.

"Two of the victims each had two separate bags over their heads and the third victim had three separate bags over their head," the release states. "In addition, several cable ties were located on the ground in the immediate area of the bodies."


A medical examiner previously determined the three sisters each died of asphyxiation and their manner of death was ruled a homicide.

Disturbing New Details Revealed About Killings of Travis Decker's Daughters, as Police Give Update on Search

Some new details have been released in the case of Travis Decker, the Washington state fugitive accused by authorities of killing his three daughters.

people.com

When you read these details, I just can't imagine anybody providing TD with assistance to escape or remain a fugitive. JMO

Yes, especially when you look at those girls' pictures and see how much they resembled their father Travis! They have his eyes. Those are the faces he saw when he was killing them. How could he ever...

 

[MamaSleuth5]

To me it would make more sense if he tried to hike from Rock Island Campground north into Canada. And then he could try to vanish into the vastness of Canada. He is probably unrecognizable already. Dude has been roughing it since 2 month must look like Sasquatch by now.

Your post reminded me of how different TD can look in different pictures MOO It makes me wonder how different he might look now even compared to the last known photos we have of him from the end of May JMO

New photos, video released of Travis Decker as manhunt for accused killer continues

Officials have released several more photos and a video of the man accused of murdering his three young daughters.

komonews.com

Link with pics

Welcome to Websleuths, @_Laurel_ !

 

[Lalalacasbah]

Yes, especially when you look at those girls' pictures and see how much they resembled their father Travis! They have his eyes. Those are the faces he saw when he was killing them. How could he ever...

If he saw himself in their faces, maybe he had self hatred.

I don't understand it either, such beautiful little girls. It's gut wrenching

 

[Seattle1]

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[Bounceycat]

If he saw himself in their faces, maybe he had self hatred.

I don't understand it either, such beautiful little girls. It's gut wrenching

I think that's why the bags over their heads. He didn't have to look at them.

 

[Gemmie]

I think that's why the bags over their heads. He didn't have to look at them.

I think the bags over their heads was his method of murder, and not so he didn't have to see their faces. Death by asphyxiation. I hadn't considered that the bags might not be clear until I saw your post. In my mind they were always clear plastic.

JMO

 

[sunspun]

I think that's why the bags over their heads. He didn't have to look at them.

I thought the bags were clear! I think that would have made it even harder. Just awful to think about, no matter what.

 

[Bounceycat]

I think the bags over their heads was his method of murder, and not so he didn't have to see their faces. Death by asphyxiation. I hadn't considered that the bags might not be clear until I saw your post. In my mind they were always clear plastic.

JMO

I think it can be both the method and so he didn't have to see their faces. I'd though that they were either grocery bags (which are usually opaque) or garbage bags, which are also usually opaque white or black. I could be wrong though.

 

[Gemmie]

I think it can be both the method and so he didn't have to see their faces. I'd though that they were either grocery bags (which are usually opaque) or garbage bags, which are also usually opaque white or black. I could be wrong though.

You know... grocery bags would be the easiest to use

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as you could use their handles to tie around their necks pretty tightly.

Have we heard how they were held in place? I had always assumed the cable ties were around their wrists to make them unable to tear open the plastic or to fight him off.