Whitney Decker Shared New Details in Horrific Murders of 3 Daughters

Whitney Decker is enduring an unimaginable nightmare. Her three daughters were discovered deceased near a campsite, and their father - her ex-husband Travis Decker - is on the run, authorities say.

The Chelan County Sheriff's Department has labeled Decker a murder suspect and confirmed the discovery of the Deckers' three daughters: Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5, of Wenatchee, Washington.

Disturbing details are emerging in the horrific case. Whitney Decker has shared new information with authorities as they engage in a massive manhunt to find Travis Decker, an ex-military member who was homeless, according to Fox13.

The Fox13 television station reported that interviews with the girls' mom revealed "a possible decline in (Travis) Decker's mental health" before the deaths.

Whitney Decker told authorities "he was diagnosed with borderline personality disorder, which she believes he does not take medications for," Fox13 reported.

A GoFundMe page set up to help Whitney Decker has raised more than $267,000 as the community rallies around the young mother, who is beloved by many, including friends in a sewing circle.

The likely cause of death was asphyxiation, the television station reported. Be forewarned that additional details on their likely causes of death are extremely disturbing.

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"A joint operation including regional, state, and federal law enforcement agencies continues in Chelan County in search of Travis Decker. Travis is suspected of kidnapping and murdering his three young daughters this past weekend," the Chelan County Sheriff's Department wrote in a statement.

According to Fox13, Whitney and Travis Decker divorced several years ago and there was a parenting plan in place that allowed him to see the girls "during specific hours every other weekend." Sheriff's officials confirm he was a former military member.

Fox13 reported that he was "known to stay at motels or local campgrounds after losing housing."

He is accused of refusing to sign and follow the parenting plan, which required him to seek mental health and anger management treatment, Fox13 reported.

Fox13 reported that Travis Decker was described as "quieter than usual" when he picked up the girls on May 30, and was talking about "getting rid of his dog due to housing and financial struggles."

Travis Decker.

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Whitney Decker's Facebook page is listed as the admin on a group devoted to remembering the three girls with positive stories.

Before the girls' bodies were found, Whitney Decker made a plea for her daughters' return.

“I just want the girls back home safe and sound — that is the most important thing to me,” she said to NCWLIFE.

“I am concerned about the safety and well-being of my girls and their dad. This is an unimaginable situation.” I am pleading for everyone to look out for them,” she said then, according to the television station.

That site reported that the mother contacted police 90 minutes after Travis Decker did not return the girls following a three-hour visitation.

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"This fundraiser is to support Whitney Decker with expenses and legal costs following the tragic loss of her three daughters, Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia," the GoFundMe page to help Whitney Decker says.

"On May 30th, the girls were reported missing after a scheduled visitation with their father. We are heartbroken to share that the girls have since passed. Their light touched so many, and the pain of this loss is immeasurable," it adds.

"I’ve known Whitney for years, we're both dance moms and theater friends. We originally met through Short Shakespeareans, where I serve as the music director and had the privilege of teaching Whitney’s girls over the past few years. We’ve spent this year as dance moms together, with my daughter Maisy and Whitney’s daughter Evelyn both performing on the Fabulous Feet Dance Rockstars team."

There are many tributes flowing for the girls on the Facebook page devoted to remembering them. "Whitney, the girls' mom would love to hear/read things you loved about the girls or hear/read stories about them," an admin wrote.

"I met Whitney through sewing, I still have the pattern weights she made me one year for Christmas I always loved seeing what Whitney made for her girls, their smiles could make any day brighter," a woman wrote on that page.

"I was always a little intimidated by Whitney as a mom, but in the good way. Her and those girls could have changed the world I have no doubt in that. She’s a phenomenal mom who I secretly looked up to," another woman wrote on the page.

Heartbreaking developments regarding 9-year-old Paityn, 8-year-old Evelyn, and 5-year-old Olivia.

The three missing sisters were found deceased at a campground west of Leavenworth, Washington.

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"I know Whitney and the girls from our time at Fort Benning together. Our kids were much younger then but I remember, vividly, Evelyn’s sweet sass! She was such a funny personality already. Paityn was the most protective older sister. Even just holding Olivia she would be there looking over your shoulder to make sure her baby was okay," a woman added.

There is a $20,000 reward. Sheriff's officials wrote that the girls disappeared during a planned visitation but have now been found deceased.

"Around 3:45 p.m. yesterday (June 2), a CCSO Forest Service Deputy, conducting patrol on his motorcycle, located Mr. Decker’s vehicle in a remote area, approximately 17 miles up the road, ultimately discovering the three deceased children and Mr. Decker was nowhere to be found," Sheriff's officials wrote.

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