25C04728 - Chelan County Sheriff’s Office leads and coordinates the in-depth investigation into the death of three children, and search for the suspect.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Travis Decker, please submit your tips through the following official link:
Detectives Tip Line at: 509-667-6845
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**Update 10 1630 hours 6/10/2025**
Tracking teams believe they are on Decker’s trail, community support and tips are still needed!
Law Enforcement have tracked a subject believed to be Decker into Blewett Pass/ HWY 97 area. We are asking for the public, especially those who live or have cabins in the area, to remain highly vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
First off, we here at CCSO want to thank the countless hours spent on this search by men and women of law enforcement from a vast number of agencies across our region, state, and nation. The amount of work that has been accomplished thus far could not have happened without them and we are forever grateful.
Our office recently received a tip from a hiking party who stated they spotted a lone hiker in the Enchantments area who appeared to be ill prepared for trail and weather conditions, and appeared to be avoiding others. Tracking teams immediately acted upon the information and spotted a lone, off trail hiker from a helicopter near Colchuck Lake who ran from sight as the helicopter passed. Additional assets were called to the area while they developed a plan to track the individual. Teams later picked up a trail and deployed K9s to the area, tracking the subject to the area of Ingalls Creek Trailhead on HWY 97.
HIKERS: If you have been in the Enchantments area within the last week and have seen anything suspicious, please contact the tip line with any information you may have. Additionally, if you were a solo hiker in the area recently, please contact the tip line immediately with your information so investigators can follow up with you.
As the search continues in the area, we are asking that anyone who may have a cabin, or reside in the area report any suspicious activity, lock your doors and vehicles, and look out for your neighbor’s property. If you have any cameras, including trail cameras in the area, please check them or submit a tip to the US Marshal’s tip line with a location of the camera for law enforcement to check.
While federal agencies lead the continued searched, CCSO detectives remain strongly engaged on the murder investigation, processing evidence and tracking down more potential evidence to build a strong case for prosecution. We want to sincerely thank the hard work of our Detective Division led by Sgt. Lewis, and East Cascade SWAT Team led by Sgt. Frank, Sgt. Foreman and Deputy Eakle, who have put in several hundred combined hours of work since locating Evelyn, Paityn, and Olivia deceased on June 2, 2025.
For our citizens and communities, we are grateful for the outpouring of support you have given to all of our members. A special thank you to the Wenatchee Blue Family, Soup Ladies, and other local entities that have provided all the law enforcement personnel with meals, snacks, drinks, coffee, bug spray, sun screen, and other countless essential items that keep us moving.
We also want to thank Governor Ferguson for authorizing the National Guard to assist with the search. For clarification, they are providing air assets to fly in support of the search and logistical support to search teams.
CCSO remains steadfast in our commitment to conduct a thorough investigation and the capture of Mr. Decker.
United States Border Patrol has taken over operations and command for the search of Mr. Decker. Under their direction, they are continuing to follow up on tips from the community while working closely with other federal entities while we, along with our regional partners, remain available to assist where it is needed. We ask that the public report tips regarding Mr. Decker’s whereabouts to the US Marshal’s Service via their tip line and website, which is below.
The United States Marshals Service is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading directly to Travis DECKER’s arrest. The suspect should be considered armed and dangerous.
If you see Travis Decker, please call 911 immediately and do not attempt or contact or approach him. Anyone with information is urged to contact the nearest U.S. Marshals office, the U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102, or USMS Tips at www.usmarshals.gov/tips.
Sheriff Morrison, along with a representative from the US Marshal’s Service, will be conducting a press conference at the Chelan County Courthouse stairs on 6/11/2025 at 4 pm.
SEE FULL MEDIA RELEASE (PDF)
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**Update 9 1030 hours 6/9/2025**
Investigation Uncovers New details and New Search Areas
Crime scene evidence begins to shed more information with hundreds of square miles searched by land, water, and air; search operations have been handed over to federal authorities.
Our investigators have begun to receive more analysis information back from evidence found at the crime scene. While this does assist in the investigation and later prosecution, it also creates more questions and information for investigators to continue to pursue.
We have collected a large amount of evidence, many of the suspect’s personal items, from the truck recovered on scene. The suspect’s dog was recovered and turned over to the humane society for safe care. Blood samples taken from the scene have come back positive for belonging to a male, and another was not human blood. Further DNA and fingerprint analyses are still being conducted.
An autopsy was completed on Friday by the medical examiner. The cause of death was determined to be suffocation and the manner of death was determined to be homicide.
As of approximately 1800 hours last night, CCSO handed over command for search operations to federal authorities. We had reached a point where we need to rest our local resources. Our command staff continues to be engaged with the search command while we give our teams time off to rest and recuperate and be ready to rejoin the search for, and capture of, the suspect.
CCSO remains in command of the criminal investigation. Should our investigation lead to more information regarding the suspect’s location, search teams will be notified.
Lastly, we understand the frustration many citizens have in not having all of the details of this investigation. During any criminal investigation, including this one, there is law enforcement sensitive information that is not shared with the public in order to protect the integrity of the investigation. We appreciate the public’s patience, understanding and cooperation during this complex and emotional investigation.
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**Chelan County Sheriff's Office Media Release**
**Update 8 1815 hours 6/7/2025**
The Investigation and Search Continues
Hundreds of law enforcement personnel work tirelessly conducting searches of dozens of structures and the forests.
Law enforcement members have conducted thorough searches of the forested areas, the river, and many structures in the area that Mr. Decker was last known to be in. We continue these search efforts, acting upon gathered information and tips from the public, and leads developed through even more search warrants.
We will be removing the road blocks and opening the icicle river road as we have determined there to be no credible threat in that area. However, we ask the public remain vigilant as they venture back out to the recreation areas of Chelan County. We have notified the USFS that they can reopen the recreation areas as well.
IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!
We ask that the public continue to help us in this search. Please review your doorbell cameras and security cameras for signs of Mr. Decker. If you are out in the woods, or recreation areas, and come across something you believe would be beneficial for law enforcement, note the time and location and mark the location on your electronics if possible.
If you see Mr. Decker, please call 911 immediately and do not attempt or contact or approach him. Anyone with information is urged to call the CCSO tip line at 509-667-6845 or submit your information here: https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/sheriff/forms/submit-a-tip.
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**Update 7 1445 hours 6/6/2025**
More than a hundred Officers, Agents, and Deputies Search and Investigate
More than 500 tips from the public, along with in depth investigating by detectives continue to narrow the focus of the joint operation seeking Mr. Decker.
Dozens more law enforcement professionals, both tactical and administrative, have converged on Chelan County and joined the investigation and the search for Travis Decker. Despite the many challenges faced and the complex on-going murder investigation, morale and effort remains extremely high within staff at the Command Post.
The investigation and operations continue as new surveillance video, photos, and tips from the public are continuously surfacing which aids in decision making. Out of an abundance of caution, we have been given notice to, and are working in conjunction with our surrounding counties in the event Mr. Decker moves through the forest into their jurisdiction. Additionally, the more agencies we can get involved, and the more the public remains vigilant, the better opportunity for success in the capture of Mr. Decker.
If you see Mr. Decker, please call 911 immediately and do not attempt or contact or approach him. Anyone with information is urged to call the CCSO tip line at 509-667-6845 or submit your information here: https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/sheriff/forms/submit-a-tip.
All the teams here at the Command Post want to again emphasize our appreciation for the public’s support in this case. We here are also encouraged by the amount of support we are seeing from our community that is being given to the family of the victims. That support, in large part, sustains the effort, motivation, and morale of our team.
Currently, we do not have any scheduled press conferences but will update the media and public if one will be held. We understand there is a large demand for media and questions to be answered. Given current staffing requirements, we still cannot respond to individual media requests and all information will be given out via these media releases until further notice.
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**Update 6 1120 hours 6/5/2025**
Investigations and Searching Continues
Executed search warrants and in-depth investigations creates new leads.
Our teams have written and executed several search warrants around the area and on electronic devices that belonged to Travis Decker. We have gathered new information which in turn has given us more leads to follow up on.
Additionally, we are asking citizens who own cabins or reside in our remote areas of Chelan, Kittitas King, Snohomish, and Okanagan Counties to please be aware that Mr. Decker is still missing. As law enforcement conducts their searches, we are asking for those owners to lock all of their doors, to include any sheds out outbuildings, and leave their window blinds open and we recommend leaving outside lights on.
If you see, or believe you have seen, Mr. Decker please call 911 immediately and do not attempt or contact or approach him. Anyone with information is urged to call the CCSO tip line at 509-667-6845 or submit your information here: https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/sheriff/forms/submit-a-tip.
For the public, please know that law enforcement professionals are patrolling at all hours, in all spaces throughout this region.
For the media, please understand that we are being overwhelmed with media requests for update and requests for interviews. All updates when come in the form of a media release from our office and we will not be providing individual updates to media outlets.
Currently, we do not have any scheduled press conferences but will update the media and public if one will be held.
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*Update 5 1545 hours 6/4/2025**
Tips Continue To Come In, More Potential Leads Developed, More Locations Checked
The team of Law Enforcement and support personnel working the case continue extensive efforts while acting upon potential leads.
As we take an “all hands” approach to investigating the murder of three young girls, the team morale remains elevated as we work toward locating Travis Decker.
Investigators are working collaboratively throughout the county, and across the state, to contact and interview all known associates of Mr. Decker to further develop leads and his potential next moves. Additionally, more teams are being deployed to different sites Mr. Decker was known to frequent in the area.
New information has revealed Mr. Decker is well versed in wilderness survival and capable of spending days or even weeks in the wilderness on his own and with very little equipment. Although this can be a challenge while searching for him, our personnel are well equipped and prepared to seek and apprehend him.
We have obtained recent video footage and pictures of Mr. Decker, which are attached to this release. However, these videos and photos are from the days leading up to his visitation began with the girls. These are the most recent photos and videos we have that reveal his last known appearance.
Anyone with information is urged to call the CCSO tip line at 509-667-6845 or submit your information here: https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/sheriff/forms/submit-a-tip.
CCSO will hold a press conference on the steps of the Chelan County Courthouse tonight at 6pm to provide any potential updates to the ongoing investigation.
**CCSO SUSPECT INFORMATION**
We are asking for the community’s assistance in locating Decker. Decker is currently wanted for 3 counts of Murder 1st degree and Kidnapping 1st degree. Decker is a former Military with extensive training. If you have seen him, or believe to have seen him, within the last several days, please contact 911. It is unknown if he is armed at this time but he should be considered dangerous and should not be contacted or approached.
Travis Caleb Decker 8/15/1992
5’8” 190lbs, Black hair, brown eyes
Last seen wearing light colored shirt and dark shorts
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**Update 4 1100 hours 6/4/2025**
Aerial Search, Ground Search, and Crime Tip Follow Up Continues
Law Enforcement Personnel Continue Active Search and Investigation with assistance from Spokane County Air Support while more federal investigators arrive to assist with the investigation.
CCSO and our partners from multiple agencies across the region, state, and nation continue a large-scale search for Travis Decker. The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office provided two helicopters to assist in search operations spanning across Chelan County, the local national forest an
d wilderness areas. The CCSO Air Support Unit is also conducting air operations in similar areas, providing more eyes in the sky and opportunities to find the suspect.
In addition to search resources, additional federal agents and law enforcement investigators arrived at the Command Post this morning to provide their assistance. The self-sacrificing support our Deputies and partners provide is a testament to the profession, and shows their dedication to the victims, their family, and our community. We are extremely grateful to have each of them on the team.
In addition to our law enforcement support, the numerous tips that have come in from the public is greatly appreciated, along with the many offers for assistance from off road vehicle owners, and backcountry experts to provide guide services, equipment, and even horses if needed. Again, the display of the commitment to each member of this community has to each other is on great display.
A change to the tip line process: Anyone with information is urged to call the CCSO tip line at 509-667-6845 or submit your information here:
https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/sheriff/forms/submit-a-tip.
CCSO will hold a press conference on the steps of the Chelan County Courthouse tonight at 6pm to provide any potential updates to the ongoing investigation.
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**Update 3 1700 hours 6/3/2025**
Active Search for Murder Suspect On-going
Multiple Law Enforcement Entities Continue Search – CCSO to hold press conference.
A joint operation including regional, state, and federal law enforcement agencies continues in Chelan County in search of Travis Decker. Travis is suspected of kidnapping and murdering his three young daughters this past weekend.
The U.S. Marshals PNVOTF is working closely with the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office, to locate and apprehend this fugitive. A reward of up to $20,000 is available for information leading directly to Mr. Decker’s arrests. The suspect is not known to be armed at this time, but should be considered dangerous.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the nearest U.S. Marshals office, the U.S. Marshals Service Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102, or USMS Tips at www.usmarshals.gov/tips. or submit your information here: https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/sheriff/forms/submit-a-tip.
Wenatchee PD and CCSO will hold a joint press conference on the steps of the Chelan County Courthouse tonight at 7pm to provide an update to the ongoing investigation.
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**Update 2 1320 hours 6/3/2025**
Multi Agency Response and Investigation Continues
Chelan County Sheriff’s Office to Active Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as a Unified Command Post
CCSO and our law enforcement partners are continuing search operations in an effort to locate Mr. Decker. Our ground search teams continue their relentless effort within the Okanogan Wenatchee National Forest area, while other teams follow up on potential credible information and tips received regarding the Mr. Decker’s location.
We are grateful for the outpouring of support of offers for assistance from our fellow law enforcement agencies across the state and this nation. Due to the high volume of entities involved, along with the exhaustive resources and efforts, on this case, we will be activating our local EOC to act as a unified command center. Here representatives from all involved agencies will gather to continue the investigation and search operations.
At this time, there is no scheduled time or location for a press conference. When details regarding if and/ or when a press conference will be held, that information will be given out as soon as possible.
If anyone has any information regarding Mr. Decker’s location, please contact CCSO or submit your information here: https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/sheriff/forms/submit-a-tip.
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**Update 1 to Wenatchee Police Department Case number 25W08321**
Sweeping, Multi Agency Response and Investigation Continues
Chelan County Sheriff’s Office leads and coordinates the in-depth investigation into the death of three children, and search for the suspect.
We, the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), want to express our deepest condolences to the involved family and friends of the deceased. Our hearts go out to each of them as we continue to navigate this complex set of events with them and attempt to bring closure to this case.
As of yesterday, CCSO detectives and deputies were able to gather information that led them to search the Icicle Rd area of Leavenworth, WA in hopes of locating Travis Decker and his three daughters. Around 3:45 pm yesterday, a CCSO Forest Service Deputy, conducting patrol on his motorcycle, located Mr. Decker’s vehicle in a remote area, approximately 17 miles up the road, ultimately discovering the three deceased children and Mr. Decker was nowhere to be found.
On duty detectives, supervisors, and deputies immediately launched an in-depth investigation into the scene and began coordinating a response from multiple local, state, and federal agencies to assist in processing the crime scene and conducting a large-scale search for Mr. Decker.
While operations continued throughout the night, The East Cascade Regional Swat Team (ECST) with U.S Border Patrol Tactical and Search Trauma Rescue Teams and the Department of Homeland Security (HSI) are currently conducting search operations at this time. Icicle Road continues to be closed to public access at mile post 4.
We are requesting the public to remain vigilant and call 911 immediately if they see, or believe they have seen, Mr. Decker. It is unknown if he is armed at this time but should be considered dangerous and the public should not approach Mr. Decker for any reason, but only call 911.
CCSO will release more, necessary information as it becomes available.
**CCSO SUSPECT INFORMATION**
We are asking for the community’s assistance in locating Decker. Decker is currently wanted for 3 counts of Murder 1st degree and Kidnapping 1st degree. Decker is a former Military with extensive training. If you have seen him, or believe to have seen him, within the last several days, please contact 911. It is unknown if he is armed at this time but he should be considered dangerous and should not be contacted or approached.
Travis Caleb Decker 8/15/1992
5’8” 190lbs, Black hair, brown eyes
Last seen wearing light colored shirt and dark shorts
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Press Release
June 3rd, 2025 @ 0930 hours
Three Missing Girls Found Deceased
The Wenatchee Police Department (WPD) in saddened to report the three missing girls have been found deceased. We want to express our sincere and deep heartfelt condolences to the family at this time. We have been in close communication with the family at each step of the investigation. Yesterday morning Wenatchee Police Detectives met with the family to provide an update on the case. Later in the afternoon the family was requested to return, shortly after the truck was located. For the next several hours, the family remained at WPD with leadership and received updated information from the scene, as it became available. WPD, along with the other regional, state, and federal agencies are committed to working diligently to bring closure to this case.
The following is a brief summary of the in depth, coordinated investigation.
On Friday, May 30th at 9:45 pm, the Wenatchee Police Department responded to a Civil Complaint. The mother of three young girls reported her daughters not being returned following a planned visitation with their father. The girls involved were ages nine, eight, and five years old. The father of the children has been identified as 32-year-old Travis Decker, of the Wenatchee area.
Officers immediately began working to determine the whereabouts of Decker and the children. Decker was believed to be living out of a white, 2017 GMC Sierra pickup, WA license D20165C. Based on initial information provided to patrol, all Wenatchee and East Wenatchee area motels were checked with no results. The vehicle information was also entered into the local Flock database, which indicated the vehicle had traveled westbound on Highway 2 from Wenatchee on May 30th.
Washington State Patrol (WSP) was contacted on Friday night to request an AMBER Alert, however, it did not meet the required criteria. On Saturday, Wenatchee Police detectives recontacted WSP with additional information and an Endangered Missing Person Alert (EMPA) was issued.
Throughout the remainder of the weekend, Wenatchee Police detectives continued to investigate the case. Wenatchee Police detectives worked with local law enforcement partners to check possible locations throughout Chelan County in an effort to locate Decker and the three girls.
Based on information developed over the weekend with the assistance of the FBI, Wenatchee Police and Chelan County Sheriff’s Office detectives believed Decker and the girls were still in Chelan County. On June 2nd the search area was narrowed to somewhere between Icicle Road and Chumstick Road near Leavenworth, and a warrant for Decker’s arrest was obtained by Wenatchee Police detectives for 3 counts of Custodial Interference 1st degree.
On June 2nd, resources searching the area included Chelan County deputies, detectives, Emergency Management, and a Homeland Security helicopter. At approximately 3:45 pm, a Chelan County deputy located Decker’s vehicle near the Rock Island Campground accessed by Icicle Road. The vehicle was unoccupied.
Additional law enforcement officers responded and searched the immediate area. During the search, the bodies of the three missing girls were discovered. Decker was not located.
Shortly after this discovery, the East Cascade SWAT Team (ECST) was activated and responded to the area and began searching for Decker. Around the same time, WSP Crime Scene Response Team (CSRT) was requested to handle processing of the crime scene including a search of Decker’s vehicle. At this time, the search is still on-going and Decker has not been located. Crime scene processing is expected to conclude sometime on June 3rd.
We are asking for the community’s assistance in locating Decker. Decker is currently wanted for 3 counts of Murder 1st degree and Kidnapping 1st degree. Decker is a former Military with extensive training. It is unknown whether Decker is currently armed, but he may pose a significant risk, if approached. Any member of the public who believes they may have seen Decker since Friday May 30th, and/or know his current whereabouts are asked to call 911 immediately.
Due to safety concerns do not attempt to contact or approach Decker.
Travis Caleb Decker -DOB 8/15/1992, 5’8”, 190 lbs, Black hair, Brown eyes, Last seen wearing a light-colored shirt and dark shorts