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Father Wanted for Murder After Daughters' Tragic Deaths

6/3/2025

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Travis Decker, 32, is the prime suspect in the tragic deaths of his three young daughters—Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5—who vanished after a visitation on May 31 in Washington. Their bodies were discovered near Rock Island Campground, and Decker is now wanted for three counts of first-degree murder, raising alarms about his dangerousness.

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Story summary

Travis Decker, 32, is the prime suspect in the tragic deaths of his three young daughters—Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5—who vanished after a visitation on May 31 in Washington. Their bodies were discovered near Rock Island Campground, and Decker is now wanted for three counts of first-degree murder, raising alarms about his dangerousness.