Three sisters passed away after visiting their father… See More

Police located Travis’s abandoned pickup near Rock Island Campground at around 3 PM. His wallet, cellphone, and personal items were in the truck. Nearby, the three girls were found deceased.
Their bodies were bound, and suffocation was confirmed via zip ties and plastic bags over their heads.
June 6–9 – Autopsy Confirmed Homicide

An autopsy (completed by June 6) officially ruled the cause of death as suffocation and the manner of death as homicide.
Following Weeks – Manhunt Intensifies

Travis, a former Army and National Guard member with wilderness survival skills, remains on the run. Authorities believe he may be armed and dangerous.
Blood stains from both male and animal sources – the latter possibly from Travis’s dog – were found on the truck. The dog was recovered alive and turned over to a humane society.
DNA testing of male blood on the tailgate has matched Travis Decker.
Clues & Leads