- Travis Decker has been missing for 24 days following the murder of his three daughters
- Hundreds of officers, search dogs, and agencies continue the coordinated search
- Kittitas County deputies remain on high alert despite no verified signs of Decker’s presence
- Public tips, trail cameras, and citizen vigilance remain critical to the investigation
- Decker is considered armed, trained, and extremely dangerous
The Crime That Stunned Washington
On June 3, 2025, Travis Decker vanished into the forests of Chelan County after allegedly killing his three daughters—Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia—at a remote campground near Rock Island. In the 24 days since, a multi-county manhunt has grown into one of the largest active searches in Washington State history. Yet the question still remains: where is Travis Decker?
The Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO), in partnership with Chelan County and multiple state and federal agencies, has deployed search teams, tactical units, and aerial reconnaissance in a desperate bid to find the suspect before he strikes again—or disappears for good, according to the June 23 KCSO update.
Kittitas County: On Guard and Under Watch
Though the murders occurred in Chelan County, neighboring Kittitas County has maintained an elevated state of readiness. Deputies have blanketed key backcountry areas such as the Teanaway Valley, Blewett Pass, Liberty, and Lauderdale. Tactical teams have remained embedded in remote terrain, aided by tracking dogs and experienced observers, according to a KCSO patrol update.
Photo: Kittitas County deputies conducting patrol in the Teanaway region (Courtesy: KCSO)
— Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office, June 23 Update
Despite the scale of the search, law enforcement concedes a frustrating reality: there is currently no verified evidence that Decker remains alive—or even in the region. Early leads have cooled. Reported sightings have gone unconfirmed. Yet the threat persists, and the search continues.
An Army of Agencies, and a Community on Alert
The pursuit has involved more than a dozen agencies, including the US Marshals Service, which has deployed its fugitive task force to trace Decker should he have left the wilderness. Supporting agencies include the Grant County Sheriff’s Office, Moses Lake Police Department, Adams County Sheriff’s Office, US Forest Service, Yakima Office of Emergency Management, and Ellensburg Police Department, according to KCSO’s coordinated response update.
Backcountry surveillance remains active. Drones, ground teams, and trailhead monitors are still deployed. But authorities stress: they need the public’s eyes.
“We again ask property owners and visitors to be keenly aware of any disturbance or activity at their property,” said the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office, adding that anyone with trail cameras in the affected zones should review their footage and notify law enforcement.
Danger Lurking in the Wilderness
From the outset, authorities warned that Decker’s military training and wilderness survival experience could allow him to evade capture indefinitely. On June 6, the U.S. Forest Service closed portions of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, including the Icicle Creek area, believing Decker might still be in the vicinity. But on June 8, the closure was lifted when targeted searches failed to confirm his presence, according to the Forest Service update.
“There is no specific evidence that Decker is in our county or has plans to come here,” the Sheriff’s Office stated, “but residents and visitors are urged to be alert and exercise caution.”
Tactical Response Team Patrolling for Travis Decker in Kittitas County
KCSO: Coordinated Manhunt Continues Despite Lack of Confirmed Sightings
Forest Service Lifts Closure After Search Yields No Sign of Travis Decker
How You Can Help
If you are in or near the Teanaway, Liberty, Salmon La Sac, or Blewett Pass areas, remain alert. If you see Travis Decker, call 911 immediately. If you find anything suspicious, have surveillance footage, or wish to report a tip, contact:
- Kittcom Dispatch: 509-925-8534
- Chelan County Sheriff’s Tip Line: 509-667-6845
Decker is considered armed, dangerous, and capable of surviving off-grid. Every tip, no matter how small, could bring this manhunt one step closer to resolution.