The Brief
- The Washington state manhunt for Travis Decker is now in week five.
- Authorities remain unsure if Travis Decker could be dead or alive. There is no evidence he is alive. However, his extensive military training creates the possibility that he could move stealthily for a long period.
- Reported sightings continue to elicit responses from law enforcement eager to find the man accused of killing his three young daughters.
WENATCHEE, Wash. – The search for Travis Decker has now stretched into a fifth week.
Decker is accused of killing his three young daughters — Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia — and is facing three counts of first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping. Investigators say his extensive military training could allow him to survive and remain hidden for an extended period.
Agencies across the state are working on one of the largest manhunts in state history. And as this active search continues without any credible leads, deputies urge vigilance from residents.
Keep reading for the latest update on the manhunt for Travis Decker, and the possible sighting reported over the weekend.
A ‘weird’ encounter before the murders
Last week, Decker’s neighbor recalled a ‘weird’ encounter he had with him before the murders.…