Whitney Decker, the mother of three daughters—Evelyn (8), Paityn (9), and Olivia (5)—is advocating for reforms to Washington state’s Amber Alert system after her daughters were found dead, allegedly at the hands of their father, Travis Decker. Whitney believes that if an Amber Alert had been issued when she reported her daughters missing, they might still be alive. Her attorney, Arianna Cozart, emphasized the need for systemic changes in the alert process.
The girls were reported missing after their father failed to return them following a scheduled visitation. An Endangered Missing Persons Advisory was issued two days later, but this alert lacks the immediate reach of an Amber Alert, which sends cell phone notifications to the public. According to court documents, Whitney had previously arranged a parenting plan with Travis, contingent on him seeking mental health treatment and anger management counseling—requirements he ultimately did not fulfill.
The bodies of the girls were discovered zip-tied with plastic bags over their heads near a campground, indicating a disturbing crime. Travis Decker is currently wanted on first-degree murder charges and has been described as dangerous. Authorities noted that he has outdoor survival skills and could remain “off-grid” for extended periods. As the search for him continues, the situation raises serious questions about the effectiveness of current alert systems, with Whitney Decker stressing that timely action could have made a critical difference in the lives of her daughters.
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