Authorities in Washington are continuing their manhunt for 32-year-old Travis Decker, a fugitive and Army veteran accused of murdering his three young daughters, as reported by The New York Post.
Newly surfaced police dashcam footage reveals Decker was involved in a traffic incident just three days before the alleged killings.
According to local reports from KING 5 News, Decker crashed into a vehicle at a red light in Wenatchee, Washington, on May 27. In the dashcam video, Decker is seen leaning against his pickup truck while the responding officer completes a police report.
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During the incident, Decker reportedly pleaded with the other motorist not to contact law enforcement.
“He looked almost intimidating to me,” the unidentified driver told KING 5. “I could tell he was not in his full senses.”
The driver described Decker as asking strange questions during the encounter and later described an uncomfortable nine-second handshake in which Decker reportedly asked, “Are you going to be OK?” multiple times.
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It was only three days later that the same motorist recognized Decker’s face on the news, shocked to learn of the tragedy that had unfolded. “I had to stop what I was doing and sit down,” the driver said.
omg THis is the full video, i edited out the news parts and just have the footage of Travis Decker, from when he hit the mustang 3 days before the three girls were murdered and he disappeared. Best "look" of him yet imo, prolonged handshake, leaning on truck. lots of red flags. https://t.co/VrcTprnn3O pic.twitter.com/5DezPSTpo6
— 24 hours a love (@24hoursalove1) July 17, 2025
Authorities allege that on May 30, Decker murdered his daughters — Paityn, 9, Evelyn, 8, and Olivia, 5 — by placing plastic bags over their heads and binding them with zip ties shortly after picking them up for a scheduled visitation.
The girls’ bodies were discovered on June 2 near Rock Island Campground, close to Decker’s abandoned vehicle. Law enforcement confirmed the children had been zip-tied at their wrists and necks.
Police also noted Decker was involved in another traffic incident on May 4, where he rear-ended a Honda CRV and fled the scene. The driver of that vehicle followed Decker and provided his license plate number to law enforcement.
In a statement from the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office last month, officials expressed concern over Decker’s status. “At this time, there is no certain evidence that Decker remains alive or in this area,” the department said.
“Seemingly strong early leads gave way to less convincing proofs over the last two weeks of searching. Still, we can’t and won’t quit this search; Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia Decker deserve justice. And Decker remains a danger to the public as long as he’s at large.”
On July 4th weekend, a reported sighting of a man matching Decker’s description near an ATV trail in Idaho’s Sawtooth National Forest turned out to be a false alarm, prompting U.S. Marshals to call off that search.
At a recent event held in memory of the girls, their mother, Whitney Decker, said, “I truly hope that the legacy of the girls’ lives lives on in everyone’s heart forever. They were incredible,” she said tearfully.
Decker remains at large. Authorities continue to urge anyone with information to come forward.
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