He Discovered Travis Decker’s Truck, and Soon After, Slain Daughters Were Found. He Says He’s ‘Still Angry’

Chelan County Deputy Mike McLeod made a chilling discovery when he stumbled upon Travis Decker’s abandoned truck at a remote campground in Washington state. This discovery ultimately led to a tragic and heart-wrenching revelation – the bodies of Decker’s three young daughters. Despite searching for a month, Decker, who is wanted on first-degree murder and kidnapping charges in the deaths of Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5, remains at large.

In an emotional interview with USA Today published on June 30, Deputy McLeod expressed his ongoing anger and frustration over Decker’s disappearance, stating, “I’m still angry. He still hasn’t been found.” The events unfolded when Decker failed to return his daughters to his ex-wife, Whitney Decker, in Wenatchee, Wash., following a court-ordered visit. Whitney raised the alarm when her attempts to reach Travis proved futile, leading to a frantic search for the missing girls and their father by local authorities.

Whitney Decker reported her daughters missing at the Wenatchee Police Department, sparking a race against time to locate the children and their father. The diligent work of the Wenatchee Police Department and Deputy McLeod led to the discovery of Travis’ white pickup truck in a remote area of the Rock Island Campground on June 2. Unfortunately, just yards away from the abandoned vehicle, the lifeless bodies of the three sisters were found, their cause of death determined to be asphyxiation.

Recalling the grim scene, Deputy McLeod lamented, “There was nothing we could do for them. I was angry… Where is he?” The isolated campground, usually bustling with campers, was eerily deserted at the time of the discovery. Despite a possible sighting of Travis on or around June 10 by a hiker, investigators now suspect that he may have either perished or left the area. Authorities speculated that Travis might have attempted to cross into Canada after online searches indicated an interest in relocating there.

During a recent appearance on NewsNation’s Banfield show, Whitney’s attorney expressed the mother’s fervent desire for closure, stating, “That’s a huge thing that she wants. It’s very, very important to her so that she can have peace.” The search for Travis Decker continues, with authorities remaining vigilant in their efforts to bring him to justice for the heinous crimes he is accused of committing.

The tragic case of Travis Decker and his daughters has sent shockwaves through the community, prompting questions about mental health and family dynamics. As the search for Decker intensifies, the community remains on edge, hoping for a resolution that will bring some semblance of closure to this devastating chapter. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as authorities work tirelessly to apprehend Travis Decker and seek justice for Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia.