Authorities discovered disturbing online activity linked to Travis Decker, the 32-year-old father accused of killing his three daughters. According to an affidavit reviewed by The Independent, after finding the girls’ bodies, investigators searched Decker’s Google account and found that he had been looking into how to relocate to Canada.
On May 26, Decker reportedly searched terms like “how does a person move to Canada,” “how to relocate to Canada,” and “jobs in Canada.” He also visited Canada’s official job site. His daughters’ bodies were later found near the Canadian border, just 11 miles from the Pacific Crest Trail—a well-known path leading into Canada.
Decker is currently on the run and is wanted for three counts of first-degree murder and kidnapping. Authorities say he has extensive survival and outdoor skills, including navigation and experience in wilderness living. He has previously spent over two months off the grid and regularly camped, hiked, and practiced survival techniques in Washington and nearby states.
He now also faces a federal charge for fleeing to avoid arrest. The affidavit says these crimes are very serious and carry long prison terms. It also notes that people facing such charges often try to escape justice.
Law enforcement has launched a nationwide search for Decker and considers him dangerous due to his military training and background in survival.
A Routine Visit Turns Tragic
Whitney Decker, the girls’ mother and Travis’s ex-wife, says she had no idea what he was planning when he arrived to pick up the children for a scheduled visit. According to her lawyer, nothing about the handoff raised alarms. They spoke briefly—mostly about his dog and whether Whitney could care for it during summer.
However, after the children didn’t return, people close to Travis came forward. A supervisor from his construction job told Whitney he had seemed “on the edge” earlier that day. A neighbor also mentioned that Travis looked unusually sad shortly before leaving with the kids.
Whitney later learned that Travis may have had a breakdown at work. She had initially asked authorities to issue an Amber Alert when her daughters didn’t return, but was told the situation didn’t meet the necessary criteria.
Her lawyer now says the tragedy might have been prevented if authorities had taken quicker action. “Something inside him broke,” Whitney believes, adding that he would never have done this if he had been in his right mind.
Public Support and Ongoing Search
In the wake of this heartbreaking event, a GoFundMe campaign started by Whitney’s friend has raised over $1 million to support the grieving mother. “Their light touched so many, and the pain of this loss is immeasurable,” wrote organizer Amy Edwards.
Meanwhile, police are offering a $20,000 reward for any information that leads to Decker’s arrest. They believe he may be hiding in the remote forest areas near the Canadian border, especially in Okanogan County. Residents have been warned to secure their homes while the manhunt continues.
