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Chilling new camera footage reveals on-the-run Army veteran Travis Decker in the days before he's accused of killing his 3 young children and vanishing 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 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 bid to acquaint the public with his look. Decker stays at-large and is considered dangerous, offered his substantial basic training and tendency for violence.
'These are the most recent photos and videos we have that expose his last recognized look,' Under Sheriff Dan Ozment stated in a police news release.
Decker has not been seen given that he picked up his 3 little girls for a three-hour visit on Friday.
The girls' mother later on reported them missing out on. Their bodies were found at a camping area 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 released Ring doorbell video camera video 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 images of Decker from before he went missing out on, revealing 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 sheriff's office is now dealing with the Wenatchee Police Department, US Border Patrol and Homeland Security investigations to find Decker, who is charged with 3 counts of first-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping.
The US Marshals Service likewise said it would provide a benefit of up to $20,000 for any info causing Decker's arrest - though authorities say the veteran might 'present a substantial threat if approached' as he has substantial battle training.
He also went through substantial outdoor survival training, which authorities confessed Wednesday might make the search efforts more tough, with Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison saying Decker was 'fluent in outdoor survival.'
'In talking with his dad, it sounds [like] at times he would go out and live off-grid, in some cases for 2 months,' the constable told press reporters.
Decker joined the US Army in 2012 and served a tour in Afghanistan two years later.
He likely has actually advanced fight training as a result, and was an airborne paratrooper who made the elite rank of 'Ranger,' showing he would have exceptional wilderness and survival abilities.
Decker then transferred to the Washington Army National Guard in 2021, increasing to the rank of sergeant.
But he stopped going to compulsory regular monthly drills a little over a year ago, and the Guard was in the process of a disciplinary discharge.
Decker has actually not been seen considering that he selected up his 3 little women for a three-hour visit 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 actually been experiencing mental health issues.
Court files mention that when Whitney, his ex-wife, reported her children missing on Friday, she 'revealed concern since Decker apparently has never done this before and ... is currently experiencing some psychological health problems.'
She explained to police officials that Decker was detected with borderline character condition and believes he did not take medication for the condition, according to court files.
She said the ladies had a 'good relationship with Decker and enjoy their time with him.'
But she noted that when Decker arrived to get the women on Friday he was 'quieter than usual' which was 'out of character' for him.
Decker does not have permanent housing and is understood to remain at hotels and campgrounds, police said.
That appeared to produce its own issues, with Whitney writing in September divorce proceedings that Decker would often have the ladies sleep at an armory while he was in the National Guard - regardless of her objections.
She went on to state he had been 'struggling to preserve stability' because they separated and it was starting to impact their daughters and was prone to 'outbursts,' according to the Seattle Times.
At times, Whitney stated her ex would come into her home yelling for the girls - whom he would in some cases fail to pick up after assuring to do so.
Whitney mentioned in September divorce procedures that he had actually been 'struggling to maintain stability' considering that they were separated and it was starting to affect their children
Even so, Whitney told cops, whenever Decker would be running late to return the girls, he would normally call initially.
At times, Whitney said her ex would come into her home shouting for the ladies - whom he would in some cases fail to get after promising to do so
Chelan County Sheriff Mike Morrison admitted 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 provided a warrant for Decker's arrest and purchased he be held without bail.
Meanwhile, a GoFundMe set up for Whitney had actually raised over $689,000 as of Wednesday evening.
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