Heartbreaking News Unfolds in Washington State

In a devastating turn of events, three young sisters from Washington state have been found dead, igniting a frantic manhunt for their father, who is now the prime suspect in their murders.

The bodies of nine-year-old Paityn Decker, eight-year-old Evelyn Decker, and five-year-old Olivia Decker were discovered Tuesday morning, just one day after authorities had canceled an endangered missing persons alert for the girls.

The Last Sightings and Alarming Circumstances

The sisters were last seen on May 30, leaving their home in Wenatchee for what was initially described as a 'planned visitation' with their father, 32-year-old Travis Decker. Authorities have revealed that Decker is currently homeless and often switches between living in his vehicle, hotels, or campgrounds in the vicinity.

Reports indicate that Decker picked up the girls around 5 PM that Friday, but he failed to disclose their intended location.

An Agonizing Search

The alarming situation escalated the following day when Washington State Patrol issued an endangered missing person alert, categorizing both the girls and their father as 'at-risk/missing,' alongside a description of Decker's 2017 white GMC Sierra pickup truck.

Officials later revealed that the visitation, outlined in a parenting plan, had been breached, prompting concern when Decker did not return his daughters on time and became unreachable.

Discovery of the Girls' Bodies

Initially focusing their search efforts on local motels, law enforcement eventually directed their attention to a campground near Leavenworth after finding Decker’s truck abandoned in the area. Tragically, a thorough search at that location led to the grim discovery of the girls' bodies.

A Father on the Run

As the manhunt intensifies, Travis Decker is still at large, with a warrant issued for his arrest on multiple charges, including three counts of first-degree murder. Authorities have expressed concern regarding his potential danger; while it is unclear if he is armed, he has military training that could make him a significant threat.

Decker is described as five feet, eight inches tall, weighing 190 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a light-colored shirt and dark shorts.

Community in Mourning

This tragedy has left the local community in shock, grappling with the loss of three innocent lives. Authorities are urging anyone with information about Travis Decker’s whereabouts to come forward.