Washington Governor Bob Ferguson activated the Washington National Guard on Friday evening to help the police in search of a man sought in the murder of his three daughters.
“Tonight, I type emergency funds and order Washington National Guard resources to support the search for Travis Decker, suspected of having killed his three daughters,” said Ferguson. “At the request of the County Sheriff Bureau of Chelan, we will provide transport by helicopter for the police during their research in remote regions.”
The local and federal police forces have sought the 32 -year -old air and on the ground after the bodies of her daughters, Olivia Decker, 5, Evelyn Decker, 8, and Paityn Decker, 9, were discovered on Monday. The girls were missing for the first time on June 2 after Decker did not bring them back to their mother as part of their visits ordered by the court.
Authorities think that Decker could travel along or near the Pacific Crest Trail. Decker is wanted for three murder and kidnapping leaders after his three young girls were found dead in a campsite near Leavenworth.
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In his press release Friday evening, Ferguson said that the three children’s killings shocked Washington’s state.
“As a parent, my heart goes to Paitact, the mother of Evelyn and Olivia, Whitney, and all those who love them,” he said.
In his press release, the governor Included the letter he sent to the major of the state military department.authorizing the use of staff and resources of the National Guard.
“The size and robustness of the field and the in-depth military training of Decker added complexities to an already dangerous situation. It is essential to the safety and well-being of the communities in and around the county of Chelan that Decker is located as quickly as possible,” wrote Ferguson.
He added that he authorized the use of the National Guard because he thought that “such action was necessary to preserve public health, security and well-being”.
The governor said that Decker was in the desert in the county and around the county of Chelan.
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Federal prosecutors accused illegal flight decker to avoid prosecution on Thursday. The court documents obtained on Friday by Komo News say Decker Google looked for “How does a person move to Canada“,” How to move to Canada “and” Jobs Canada “in the days that have been kidnapped by his daughters.
Decker also visited the “Finding job” section on the Canadian government’s website on May 26, on Monday before taking Olivia, Evelyn and Paitact, according to court documents.
The investigators obtained and served several search mandates for the Google accounts of Decker, which included previous research carried out from the Decker account.
US Marshals Service wrote in the Federal Court documents that the Decker sisters were found in a campsite at around 11 miles from the Pacific Crest Trail.
The PCT is a well-established path that takes place along the entire west coast of the United States, from Mexico to Canada. The path ends at the northern border.
Although Canada has announced earlier this year that the country would no longer deliver hikers to legally cross the border without visiting an official port of entrance, there is no barrier or fence between the two PCT terminus countries.
The Chelan County Sheriff’s Bureau said on Friday that there were more than 100 officers involved in the search for Decker, who covered damaged land in the Washington Center Cascade mountains, and more than 500 advice had flocked to the public.
Decker was previously in the army and had in -depth training in “navigation, wooded / mountainous terrains, long -distance movements, survival and many other disciplines necessary to be able to flee”, according to court documents.
STATE DECKER court documents is also a “well -sized man -in -air man” and “frequently engaged in hiking, campsite, the practice of survival skills, hunting and even experienced the grid in the woods for about 2.5 months on an occasion.”
Earlier this week, the police urged citizens who have cabins or live in remote areas of the counties of Chelan, Kittitas, King, Snohomish and Okanogan to lock their doors, including all hangars and outbuildings, and leave the window blinds open. Residents are also invited to leave the outer lights on.
The authorities have closed several hiking and leisure areas in Washington, including parts of the PCT, while human hunting for continuous decker.
The enchantments and the whole area of the icicle stream near Leavenworth are closed to visitors at least June 18. Forest closure prohibits public access to several Creek icicle areas. Under the order, being on trails, roads and the use of vehicles in the closing area is prohibited for everyone.
The areas of the National Lac Chelan leisure area in the North Cascades National Park Service complex were also closed to the public on Thursday.
Decker was seen for the last time wearing a light color shirt and dark shorts. It is not known if it is currently armed, but the officials said that the public should consider it armed and dangerous.
If you see Decker, do not try to contact him or approach him. Call 911.
Anyone with information is requested to contact the County Sheriff Bureau Country Advice line at 509-667-6845, the Okanogan County Sheriff Office at 509-422-7232, or Submit an online tip here.
Katu’s digital content producer Steve Benham, Oregon, Oregon.
