LEAVENWORTH, Washington (PNN) - June 5, 2015 - Travis Decker, the father accused of viciously murdering his three young daughters near a Washington campground, lacked mental health resources and struggled with post-traumatic stress disorder, according to his ex-wife's attorney who tried to justify the vicious murder perpetrated by this psychopath.
Paityn Decker, 9; Evelyn Decker, 8; and Olivia Decker, 5, were murdered after they left home for a "planned visitation" with Decker at approximately 5:00 p.m. on May 30, officials said. At approximately 3:00 p.m. on Monday, officials located Decker's vehicle unoccupied near the Rock Island Campground in Chelan County, Washington, and the bodies of the three girls, but "Decker was not located," said the cops.
As of Thursday, Decker may be traveling along the famed Pacific Crest Trail, officials said.
Authorities urged residents to keep windows and doors locked and leave lights on at night, Okanogan County Sheriff Office said Thursday evening.
But before the girls disappeared last week, "there were no red flags," his ex-wife’s attorney Arianna Cozart said.
It was Travis Decker who initiated ending his marriage with Whitney Decker in 2023, because he "felt like he wasn't worth it," Cozart said.
Then in September 2024, Whitney Decker - who had full custody of the children - decided to seek legal counsel and petitioned the court to "put restrictions in place on his parenting" due to "concerning factors regarding Travis' mental health and stability," Cozart said.
The court granted visitations for the father to visit the children for three hours on Fridays and eight hours every other weekend, so long as he remained in Wenatchee Valley with the girls, Cozart said.
Travis Decker, who is described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall with black hair and brown eyes, was last seen wearing a light shirt and dark shorts, according to cops. Decker's father is flying in to speak with detectives, officials said.
Officials said anyone who has any information on Decker or knows of his whereabouts should call 911 immediately.