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A Washington daddy presumed of fatally suffocating his 3 little girls has a comprehensive military background and served in Afghanistan, the Daily Mail has learned - as police cautioned the general public not to approach him throughout their ongoing manhunt.

Travis Decker, 32, is accused of killing his children, Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5, whose bodies were discovered at a campsite in Leavenworth, after he failed to return them to their mother in Wenatchee following an arranged three-hour check out.

As authorities search for Decker, who is thought to be mentally unsteady, they cautioned residents that he might be hazardous due to his military background.

Decker joined the Army in 2013, according to the Associated Press. He served in Afghanistan before transferring to the Washington National Guard in 2021, Karina Shagren, interactions director for the the Washington Military Department, verified to the Daily Mail.

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

Decker stopped participating in necessary regular monthly drills a little over a year ago, and the Guard was in the procedure of a disciplinary discharge.

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

It is unidentified if the veteran is currently armed, however local police cautioned people from approaching him.

Travis Decker, 32, is accused of killing his children, Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia Decker, 5, after he failed to return them back to their mom following a scheduled three-hour go to in Washington on Friday

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

'Due to security issues do not attempt to call or approach Decker,' cops stated.

'This is an outright catastrophe,' the military spokesperson . 'We are grieving along with the neighborhood.'

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

Chelan County Sheriff's Office deputies found the women' bodies about 75 to 100 lawns from the truck. Police think the ladies passed away from asphyxiation and reported that their wrists were zip-tied, court documents stated.

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

The campground likewise showed indications of recent activity, with a camping tent and a cooler located a short range away, however Decker was no place to be found.

The ladies' mother, Whitney Decker, who is separated from the veteran, informed police that he had actually selected the ladies up around 5pm but had actually not returned them by 8pm, and his phone went straight to voicemail, court files stated.

Detectives stated she 'revealed issue due to the fact that Decker apparently has never done this before and ... is currently experiencing some mental health issues.'

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

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

She likewise told police officials that Decker was diagnosed with borderline character condition and believes he did not take medication for the condition, according to court documents.

The father-of-three was supposed to look for mental health treatment and anger management therapy as part of a parenting strategy, however there was no sign he has actually followed through with the strategy - which he refused to sign, the court files show.

Still, Whitney informed police she did not believe her ex was hazardous and stated he loved his daughters.

She said the women had a 'good relationship with Decker and enjoy their time with him,' and kept in mind that he had actually never ever stopped working to return the girls before, according to a cops affidavit.

She stated when Decker went to get the ladies for a scheduled three-hour go to on Friday, he was 'quieter than typical' which was 'out of character' for him.

He had also presumably been speaking about eliminating his pet due to housing and monetary struggles.

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

'What triggered her to call us was that ... he was late returning the women and had not interacted to her that he was going to be late, which was his normal fashion and so this ran out the normal,' Captain Brian Chance said.

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

Washington State Patrol was called Friday night to request an Amber Alert, however it did not fulfill the needed criteria, Wenatchee Police said.

The doing not have criteria was suspected abduction and impending danger of death or severe injury, said Chris Loftis, director of public affairs for the state patrol.

'In this case, it was a moms and dad with custodial benefits, and the kids had not been returned home on time. But that's a rather common occurrence and not something where you simply immediately assume abduction,' he stated.

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

'We're people too, you know, so the loss of a kid, the loss of two children, the loss of 3 children is ... ravaging,' Loftis said. 'Everybody always seeks to how we can enhance.'

The following day, Wenatchee investigators called the patrol with additional info that resulted in the issuance of an Endangered Missing Person Alert (EMPA).

State cops later on dropped the EMPA on Monday evening without releasing a public reason. The following day, Wenatchee Police Department revealed the women' deaths.

Whitney also mentioned in September divorce procedures that he had actually been 'struggling to maintain stability' because they separated and it was starting to affect their children.

The ladies' mom 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

The women' mother said they had a 'good relationship with Decker and enjoy their time with him,' and noted that he had actually never failed to return the ladies before

Whitney stated when Decker went to select up the ladies for an arranged three-hour visit 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

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

She likewise stated Decker was susceptible to 'outbursts' and would come into her home shouting for the ladies, whom he would sometimes stop working to get after assuring to do so.

In one instance, Whitney composed that her youngest daughter, Olivia, called her crying throughout a go to with Decker and said she could not find her dad - before Evelyn came home with welts in between her legs.

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

'But I can not have our ladies remaining in what is basically a homeless shelter, at times without supervision, with lots of odd guys or remaining in a camping tent or living in his truck with him, both in extreme temperatures and unknown areas for their safety.'

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

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

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

Whitney likewise stated in September divorce proceedings that he had been 'struggling to maintain stability' given that they were separated and it was beginning to affect their children

Whitney informed cops she did not think her ex was harmful and stated he enjoyed his daughters

Police is asking the public for aid to discover the father-of-three, but encouraged locals 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 established for Whitney had actually raised nearly $366,000 as of Wednesday 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.

'Send Whitney all of your prayers, love and assistance. Take a while to today to tell somebody you love them.'

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