Chilling new doorbell camera video footage shows on-the-run Army veteran Travis Decker in the days before he's accused of killing his 3 young children and disappearing into the woods.
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Decker, 32, was caught 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 daughters Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5, in Wenatchee, Washington State.
He could be seen with a goatee and a mustache, with his long hair pulled back.
Authorities shared the images of the desired suspect last night in a quote to familiarize the public with his appearance. Decker remains at-large and is considered hazardous, provided his extensive basic training and tendency for violence.
'These are the most current pictures and videos we have that expose his last recognized appearance,' Under Sheriff Dan Ozment stated in an authorities press release.
Decker has actually not been seen since he got his 3 little ladies for a three-hour visit on Friday.
The women' mom later reported them missing out on. Their bodies were discovered at a campground in Leavenworth, 20 miles from their home, on Monday.
Their wrists had 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 video camera footage showing Travis Decker, 32, in a light colored T-shirt and dark shorts in the days leading up to his visitation with his 3 young children
Authorities likewise launched photos of Decker from before he went missing out on, showing him with sunglasses that obscured his eyes and tattoos all down his arm
Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5, were discovered dead on Monday
The constable's workplace 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 also stated it would provide a reward of approximately $20,000 for any info causing Decker's arrest - though police say the veteran might a significant threat if approached' as he has comprehensive combat training.
He likewise underwent substantial outdoor survival training, which authorities admitted Wednesday might make the search efforts more challenging, with Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison stating Decker was 'fluent in outdoor survival.'
'In talking with his father, it sounds [like] sometimes he would go out and live off-grid, often for 2 months,' the sheriff told press reporters.
Decker signed up with the US Army in 2012 and served a trip in Afghanistan two years later on.
He likely has actually advanced battle training as a result, and was an air-borne paratrooper who earned the elite rank of 'Ranger,' indicating he would have excellent wilderness and survival abilities.
Decker then transferred to the Washington Army National Guard in 2021, increasing to the rank of sergeant.
But he stopped attending mandatory regular monthly drills a little over a year earlier, and the Guard was in the procedure of a disciplinary discharge.
Decker has actually not been seen since he got his 3 little women for a three-hour check out on Friday
Whitney, his ex-wife, reported her children missing out on when he failed to return them Friday night
It now appears that Decker had been experiencing mental health issues.
Court files specify that when Whitney, his ex-wife, reported her daughters missing on Friday, she 'expressed concern since Decker reportedly has actually never ever done this before and ... is currently experiencing some mental health issues.'
She discussed to law enforcement authorities that Decker was detected with borderline character condition and thinks 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 get the ladies on Friday he was 'quieter than normal' which was 'out of character' for him.
Decker does not have permanent housing and is known to stay at hotels and camping sites, authorities said.
That appeared to produce its own issues, with Whitney writing in September divorce procedures that Decker would in some cases have the girls sleep at an armory while he was in the National Guard - regardless of her objections.
She went on to say he had been 'struggling to maintain stability' given that they separated and it was beginning to affect their daughters and was prone to 'outbursts,' according to the Seattle Times.
Sometimes, Whitney stated her ex would enter into her home shouting for the girls - whom he would in some cases fail to get after assuring to do so.
Whitney specified in September divorce procedures that he had been 'struggling to maintain stability' since they were separated and it was starting to affect their children
Nevertheless, Whitney informed police, whenever Decker would be running late to return the girls, he would typically call first.
Sometimes, Whitney said her ex would come into her house yelling for the girls - whom he would sometimes fail to get after promising to do so
Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison confessed on Wednesday Decker was 'well-versed in outdoor 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 bought he be held without bail.
Meanwhile, a GoFundMe set up for Whitney had actually raised over $689,000 since Wednesday evening.
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