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A Washington dad presumed of fatally suffocating his 3 little women has an extensive military background and served in Afghanistan, the Daily Mail has actually discovered - as police warned the general public not to approach him during their continuous manhunt.

Travis Decker, 32, is implicated of killing his children, Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5, whose bodies were found at a camping site in Leavenworth, after he stopped working to return them to their mother in Wenatchee following a set up three-hour see.

As authorities search for Decker, who is believed to be psychologically unsteady, they warned locals that he could be hazardous due to his military background.

Decker signed up with the Army in 2013, according to the Associated Press. He served in Afghanistan before moving to the Washington National Guard in 2021, Karina Shagren, communications director for the the Washington Military Department, confirmed to the Daily Mail.

He was a full-time member of the Guard until 2023 or 2024, when he switched to part-time.

Decker stopped participating in obligatory month-to-month drills a little over a year earlier, and the Guard remained in the procedure of a disciplinary discharge.

He likely has advanced combat training and was an airborne paratrooper who made the elite rank of 'Ranger,' showing he would have outstanding wilderness and survival skills, Fox 13 Seattle reported, citing social media posts.

It is unidentified if the veteran is presently equipped, however regional law enforcement warned people from approaching him.

Travis Decker, 32, is implicated of killing his daughters, Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5, after he stopped working to return them back to their mother following a set up three-hour see in Washington on Friday

Chelan County Sheriff's Office deputies discovered the ladies' bodies about 75 to 100 yards from Decker's truck at a camping area. Police think the girls passed away from asphyxiation and reported that their wrists were zip-tied, court files said

'Due to safety concerns do not try to get in touch with or approach Decker,' cops stated.

'This is an absolute disaster,' the military spokeswoman told AP. 'We are mourning along with the community.'

Authorities swarmed the Rock Island Campground on Monday evening after discovering Decker's truck.

Chelan County Sheriff's Office deputies discovered the women' bodies about 75 to 100 backyards from the truck. Police think the girls died from asphyxiation and reported that their wrists were zip-tied, court files stated.

Decker's truck also had two bloody handprints on the tailgate, and inside were personal products consisting of blankets, food, safety seat and a wallet on the center console.

The camping area also showed indications of recent activity, with a tent and a cooler located a short distance away, but Decker was no place to be discovered.

The women' mom, Whitney Decker, who is divorced from the veteran, told police that he had selected the girls up around 5pm however had not returned them by 8pm, and his phone went directly to voicemail, court files said.

Detectives stated she 'revealed concern due to the fact that Decker reportedly has never done this before and ... is presently experiencing some psychological health problems.'

The women' bodies were discovered approximately 38 miles from their mom's home. Decker is still on the run, as authorities warn residents that he could be hazardous due to his military training

Decker's truck had 2 bloody handprints on the tailgate, and inside were individual products including blankets, food, safety seat and a wallet on the center console

She also told police officials that Decker was detected with borderline character disorder and thinks he did not take medication for the condition, according to court files.

The father-of-three was supposed to seek psychological health treatment and anger management counseling as part of a parenting strategy, however there was no sign he has actually followed through with the plan - which he declined to sign, the court files show.

Still, Whitney informed cops she did not think her ex was unsafe and said he liked his children.

She said the women had a 'great relationship with Decker and enjoy their time with him,' and noted that he had never ever failed to return the ladies before, according to a cops affidavit.

She said when Decker went to choose up the ladies for an arranged three-hour visit on Friday, he was 'quieter than usual' which was 'out of character' for him.

He had likewise apparently been speaking about eliminating his pet dog due to housing and monetary struggles.

When Decker failed to return with the girls that night, Whitney reported them missing.

'What triggered her to call us was that ... he was late returning the ladies and had actually not interacted to her that he was going to be late, which was his common fashion and so this was out of the regular,' Captain Brian Chance stated.

Decker joined the Army in 2013 and moved to the Washington National Guard in 2021. He was a full-time member of the Guard up until 2023 or 2024, when he switched to part-time. Decker stopped going to compulsory regular monthly drills a little over a year ago, and the Guard remained in the process of a disciplinary discharge

Washington State Patrol was contacted Friday night to request an Amber Alert, but it did not fulfill the required requirements, Wenatchee Police stated.

The lacking criteria was presumed kidnapping and imminent peril of death or severe injury, said Chris Loftis, director of public affairs for the state patrol.

'In this case, it was a parent with custodial benefits, and the children had not been returned home on time. But that's a rather typical occurrence and not something where you simply immediately assume abduction,' he said.

He included that there was no indicator Decker would hurt them.

'We're individuals too, you know, so the loss of a kid, the loss of 2 kids, the loss of 3 kids is ... devastating,' Loftis said. 'Everybody constantly seeks to how we can enhance.'

The following day, Wenatchee investigators contacted the patrol with extra details that caused the issuance of an Endangered Missing Person Alert (EMPA).

State cops later on dropped the EMPA on Monday night without launching a public reason. The following day, Wenatchee Police Department announced the ladies' deaths.

Whitney also stated in September divorce proceedings that he had been 'struggling to keep stability' since they separated and it was starting to affect their daughters.

The women' mother said that sometimes he would have the girls sleep at an armory while he was in the Guard, regardless of her objections

The women' mom said they had a 'great relationship with Decker and enjoy their time with him,' and kept in mind that he had actually never ever failed to return the girls before

Whitney said when Decker went to select up the women for an arranged three-hour go to on Friday, he was 'quieter than typical' which was 'out of character' for him

When Decker stopped working to return with the ladies that night, Whitney reported them missing out on

She stated that at times he would have the women sleep at an armory while he was in the National Guard, in spite of her objections, according to the Seattle Times.

She likewise said Decker was prone to 'outbursts' and would enter her house screaming for the women, whom he would often fail to pick up after promising to do so.

In one instance, Whitney composed that her youngest daughter, Olivia, called her sobbing during a go to with Decker and stated she might not discover her father - before Evelyn got back with welts between her legs.

'I do not desire to keep Travis from the ladies at all,' Whitney composed in the court filing. 'To the contrary, I have bent over in reverse to assist in that relationship.

'But I can not have our girls remaining in what is essentially a homeless shelter, sometimes unsupervised, with dozens of odd males or remaining in a tent or living in his truck with him, both in severe temperature levels and unidentified locations for their safety.'

The girls' maternal grandmother likewise wrote that Decker would drop off the women at inconsistent times and they would sometimes be upset or weeping when they returned home.

'They are all delighted, smart, well-adjusted girls with the exception of when Travis brings them back to me after his visitations,' she composed, according to the Seattle Times.

On Tuesday, a judge provided a warrant for Decker's arrest and bought he be held without bail.

Whitney also specified in September divorce proceedings that he had been 'having a hard time to maintain stability' given that they were separated and it was starting to affect their children

Whitney informed authorities she did not believe her ex threatened and stated he enjoyed his children

Police is asking the general public for help to discover the father-of-three, however recommended residents not to approach him

Decker is explained as 5-foot-8 and 190 pounds, with black hair used in a ponytail and brown eyes.

He is charged with 3 counts of first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping.

Meanwhile, a GoFundMe set up for Whitney had actually raised almost $366,000 as of Wednesday early morning.

'These ladies held true light in this world and it is a darker place without them. I will miss out on seeing their sweet little faces,' a note on the fundraising page read.
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'Send Whitney all of your prayers, love and support. Take some time to today to inform somebody you enjoy them.'

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