The bodies of Travis Decker’s three daughters, Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia, were discovered in a wooded area approximately 30 miles from Rock Island Campground in Washington. The Chelan County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the discovery and stated that federal authorities took over the search on June 8 after local officials requested assistance. Decker, a former Army soldier with extensive training, had his visitation rights reduced in recent years due to allegations of neglect and mental health concerns, including borderline personality disorder. During a family court hearing in September 2024, Decker pleaded with the judge to increase his visitation time with his daughters, claiming his current work schedule and living arrangements made it difficult to spend time with them. The sheriff emphasized that Decker is a suspect in the triple murder case, with the children allegedly heard crying on the phone with their mother during an overnight trip. Decker was charged with three counts of aggravated first-degree murder and kidnapping after the bodies were found, leading to an ongoing manhunt. The court documents indicated Decker’s mental health issues, including borderline personality disorder, and his status as homeless, living in campgrounds and motels. Despite the court’s decision to allow near-full custody of the children to his ex-wife, Decker expressed frustration with the parenting plan, feeling it restricted his ability to be with his daughters. Decker’s children had previously been reported to cry on the phone with their mother during trips with their father, cited as reasons for the reduced visitation. The sheriff stated that the case remains under local control, with continued involvement in the criminal investigation. The search for Decker, who is believed to have fled the area, continues as the authorities seek to locate him and bring him to justice.