On May 30, 2025, sisters Paityn (9), Evelyn (8), and Olivia (5) Decker were last seen leaving their Wenatchee home for a court‑mandated custody visit with their father, Travis Decker. Instead of returning them, Travis vanished—triggering concern from their mother, Whitney Decker, and authorities. The girls were reported missing the next day, and a massive search ensued. Tragically, on June 2, a hiker discovered Travis’s abandoned 2017 white GMC pickup near Rock Island Campground in Chelan County, Washington. Nearby, the girls’ bodies were found: bound with zip ties and plastic bags over their heads. An autopsy confirmed they died from homicidal suffocation.The manner of death has been ruled homicide, and Travis Decker is wanted on three counts of first‑degree murder, three counts of kidnapping, and custodial interference. A multi-agency manhunt is underway, assisted by the U.S. Marshals Service, FBI, National Guard, and local law enforcement.
At 5 PM, Travis picked up Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia for a scheduled visitation. He informed Whitney he would return them by 8 PM. When they didn’t return on time, Whitney reported them missing that evening. No communication from Travis; his phone went straight to voicemail. Court records noted increasing concerns about his mental health.
Investigators noted the family missed a 5K event on May 31.
An Endangered Missing Person Alert was issued, though it did not meet criteria for an Amber Alert .