Travis Decker, 32, is a former Army and National Guard member with wilderness survival training. Authorities warn he may be armed and dangerous. DNA evidence from the truck has been linked to him, and blood traces from animals—likely his dog—were also found. The dog was recovered safely and placed in a humane society.
Investigators are pursuing multiple leads, including his May 26 search history about moving to Canada. Cadaver dogs have not indicated the sisters’ presence elsewhere, suggesting Travis may still be alive and hiding in the wilderness or attempting to flee the country.
The manhunt includes aerial support, ground teams, patrols along trails like the Pacific Crest Trail, and tracking dogs. A $20,000 reward has been offered for information leading to his capture.
Who Is Travis Decker?
- Age & Background: 32, military veteran, served in Afghanistan (2014), later joined Washington National Guard.
- Mental Health: Diagnosed with PTSD and borderline personality disorder; had struggled with unstable living conditions.
- Custody Conditions: Courts required anger‑management and mental health counseling as part of visitation rights.
- Reputation: Described as an “active dad” with no prior violent history; ex-wife’s attorney noted no prior red flags.
This heartbreaking case has left the community and authorities on high alert, emphasizing the dangers of domestic disputes escalating tragically.
Anyone with information about Travis Decker’s whereabouts is urged to contact law enforcement immediately. If you know something, speak up—help bring justice for Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia.