What Happened

What Happened

• The sisters disappeared during a scheduled custody visit with their father on Friday, May 30. When he failed to return them and ceased communication, concern quickly escalated, prompting an Endangered Missing Person Alert rather than an Amber Alert.People.comTripplenewshttps://www.live5news.com

• On Monday, June 2, their bodies were discovered near Decker’s abandoned white 2017 GMC Sierra. Investigators found the girls bound with zip-tie restraints and with plastic bags covering their heads, leading authorities to conclude that they died from asphyxiation.People.comSpokesman-ReviewTripplenewsNonStop Local KHQ

• Travis Decker, a 32-year-old Army veteran with known mental health struggles, is the primary suspect. DNA evidence—including his DNA on the plastic bags and zip ties—links him to the crime. He has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of kidnapping, and a nationwide manhunt is underway.People.com+1AxiosWikipedia

• Authorities believe Decker may be using survival skills from his military background to evade capture, possibly having fled to Canada. A $20,000 reward is offered for information leading to his arrest.AxiosThe SunABC7 San Francisco

Community’s Response & Mourning

• A public memorial was held in Wenatchee at Rocky Reach Park on June 20, 2025, where hundreds of community members gathered—wearing the girls’ favorite colors of pink, purple, and green—to honor their memories. The girls’ mother, Whitney Decker, spoke emotionally, expressing gratitude for the community’s support.FOX 13 SeattleKIRO 7 News Seattle

• The school district mobilized counselors to support classmates and staff, recognizing the deep impact on the Lincoln Elementary community where the girls attended school.NonStop Local KHQ

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