1 Doorbell Footage Emerges of Father Wanted for Murder Of Daughters
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Chilling new doorbell camera video shows on-the-run Army veteran Travis Decker in the days before he's implicated of murdering his three young daughters and disappearing into the woods.

Decker, 32, was captured on a Ring doorbell approaching a home in a light colored T-shirt and dark shorts in the days leading up to his visitation with his children Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5, in Wenatchee, Washington State.

He might be seen with a goatee and a mustache, with his long hair pulled back.

Authorities shared the images of the wanted suspect last night in a bid to familiarize the general public with his look. Decker remains at-large and is considered hazardous, given his comprehensive military training and propensity for violence.

'These are the most recent photos and videos we have that expose his last recognized look,' Under Sheriff Dan Ozment said in a police press release.

Decker has not been seen considering that he got his three little ladies for a three-hour check out on Friday.

The women' mother later reported them missing out on. Their bodies were found at a campsite in Leavenworth, 20 miles from their home, on Monday.

Their wrists had actually been bound with zip ties and each of them had actually been suffocated with a plastic bag.

The Chelan County Sheriff's Office launched Ring doorbell electronic camera footage revealing Travis Decker, 32, in a light colored T-shirt and dark shorts in the days leading up to his visitation with his 3 young daughters

Authorities likewise launched pictures of Decker from before he went missing, showing him with sunglasses that obscured his eyes and tattoos all down his arm

Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5, were found dead on Monday

The sheriff's office is now dealing with the Wenatchee Police Department, US Border Patrol and Homeland Security investigations to track down Decker, who is charged with 3 counts of first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping.

The US Marshals Service likewise stated it would offer a reward of as much as $20,000 for any info leading to Decker's arrest - though authorities say the veteran might 'pose a substantial threat if approached' as he has comprehensive battle training.

He likewise underwent substantial outside survival training, which authorities admitted Wednesday may make the search efforts harder, with Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison saying Decker was 'fluent in outdoor survival.'

'In talking with his daddy, it sounds [like] sometimes he would head out and live off-grid, often for 2 months,' the constable told press reporters.

Decker signed up with the US Army in 2012 and served a tour in Afghanistan 2 years later on.

He likely has advanced combat training as an outcome, and was an air-borne paratrooper who earned the elite rank of 'Ranger,' suggesting he would have outstanding wilderness and survival skills.

Decker then moved to the Washington Army National Guard in 2021, increasing to the rank of sergeant.

But he stopped participating in obligatory monthly drills a little over a year ago, and the Guard was in the process of a disciplinary discharge.

Decker has not been seen considering that he got his three little girls for a three-hour see on Friday

Whitney, his ex-wife, reported her daughters missing when he failed to return them Friday night

It now appears that Decker had actually been struggling with psychological health issues.

Court files state that when Whitney, his ex-wife, reported her daughters missing on Friday, she 'revealed concern due to the fact that Decker reportedly has actually never done this before and ... is presently experiencing some psychological health issues.'

She described to police officials that Decker was identified with borderline character condition and believes he did not take medication for the condition, according to court documents.

She said the girls had a 'great relationship with Decker and enjoy their time with him.'

But she noted that when Decker arrived to pick up the women on Friday he was 'quieter than typical' which was 'out of character' for him.

Decker does not have permanent housing and is understood to remain at hotels and campgrounds, cops said.

That appeared to produce its own problems, with Whitney composing in September divorce procedures that Decker would in some cases have the women sleep at an armory while he remained in the National Guard - regardless of her objections.

She went on to say he had been 'struggling to keep stability' because they separated and it was beginning to affect their children and was prone to 'outbursts,' according to the Seattle Times.

Sometimes, Whitney stated her ex would enter her house screaming for the women - whom he would in some cases fail to choose up after promising to do so.

Whitney mentioned in September divorce that he had actually been 'having a hard time to keep stability' considering that they were separated and it was beginning to impact their daughters

However, Whitney informed authorities, whenever Decker would be running late to return the ladies, he would typically call initially.

At times, Whitney stated her ex would enter her house yelling for the girls - whom he would in some cases stop working to get after guaranteeing to do so

Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison confessed on Wednesday Decker was 'well-versed in outside survival'

He is charged with three counts of first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping, and on Tuesday, a judge released a warrant for Decker's arrest and purchased he be held without bail.

Meanwhile, a GoFundMe established for Whitney had raised over $689,000 as of Wednesday night.