The deaths of 9-year-old Paityn, 8-year-old Evelyn, and 5-year-old Olivia have left their mother, Whitney Decker, heartbroken—and the nation demanding answers. Whitney had warned authorities that their father, Travis—a veteran with mental health struggles—was dangerous, but her pleas were ignored, and an Amber Alert was denied.
The girls were later found dead at a Washington campsite. Travis remains at large.
The tragedy highlights system failures and sparks urgent calls for reform. Whitney believes her daughters’ deaths could have been prevented—reminding us that children’s safety must always come first.
