In a heartbreaking span of just two weeks, three families across different continents have been devastated by suspected murder-suicides—tragic reminders of the deadly toll domestic violence and untreated mental health issues can take.
On May 30, 2025, Whitney Decker reported her three daughters missing after they spent time with their father, Travis Decker. Days later, the worst was confirmed: the bodies of 5-year-old Olivia, 8-year-old Evelyn, and 9-year-old Paityn were discovered near Rock Island Campground. The girls had been zip-tied and suffocated.
Travis Decker, 32, a former member of the military with no known permanent residence, is the primary suspect and remains on the run. Authorities are continuing their search.
In the wake of the tragedy, a GoFundMe campaign created to support Whitney has raised more than $330,000, as friends, family, and strangers rally around her in this unimaginable time.
