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Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
Watch: New footage shows Travis Decker, accused of killing 3 daughters in Washington, days before their disappearance; looked ‘nervous and fidgety'
Image: KING 5 Seattle Newly acquired video footage from the Wenatchee police department shows Travis Decker, 32, the fugitive father, accused of killing his three young daughters, just days before their disappearance. The footage captures Decker speaking with a police officer and another individual on May 27. Decker rear-ended another vehicle at a red light, and the second person in the video was the driver of that car, reported CBS News. New video shows Travis Decker 3 days before he allegedly killed his daughters In the nearly 20-minute-long video, Decker and the other person were seen speaking to each other and the officer. Towards the end of the video, Decker and the other driver shook hands before returning to their respective vehicles. The audio could not be intercepted from the clip. The driver whose car Decker had hit said that he was 'nervous and fidgety' and kept on asking him to 'not call the police,' as per KING 5. 'I could tell he was not in his full senses,' the driver added. Travis Decker has been the subject of an intense manhunt since June 2 after officials found the bodies of three of his daughters, Paityn (9), Evelyn (8), and Olivia (5), at a campground near Leavenworth, Washington State. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like American Investor Warren Buffett Recommends: 5 Books For Turning Your Life Around Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo The girls were on a 'planned visitation' with Decker on May 30. Decker's vehicle was found abandoned near the girls' bodies and officials announced that the bloody handprints on the truck's tailgate matched the DNA profile of Decker's. As per court records, Decker's ex-wife raised concerns over his mental health, highlighting that he became increasingly unstable and was often living out of his truck. She also mentioned that he had been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder but was not under any medication. Decker served in the US Army from 2013 to 2021, including a deployment to Afghanistan in 2014, and received training in navigation, survival, and wilderness skills. Police stated that he is currently wanted on three counts of first-degree murder and three counts of kidnapping. A probable cause affidavit revealed that Decker fled the scene of a different crash on May 4, although the other driver declined police follow-up since their vehicle was undamaged.
Eater
07-07-2025
- Eater
A Car Crashed Into a Seattle Pizzeria During Dinner Service
A July 4 dinner service at the Ravenna location of Mioposto came to a bizarre and sudden end around 8:20 p.m. when an SUV ran a red light on 35th Avenue Northeast and crashed into the dining room. 'This car just was like maximum speed through the glass wall,' Vania Kurniawati told Nonstop Local News. 'It kind of looked like it was a movie. And then next thing you know things came crashing down and I felt glass shards everywhere.' Kurniawati was one of three people taken to the hospital after the crash. None of the injuries were life-threatening, according to the restaurant. After the Chevy Tahoe smashed through the wall it began to leak gas, according to KING 5. The restaurant staff sprang into action. 'Our team's response that evening was nothing short of heroic,' says Robyn Nielsen, the director of marketing for Sound Restaurant Family, which owns Mioposto. 'Jolyn took command of the space, organizing guests and guiding them out through the back door. Garret and Evan physically helped carry people out of the restaurant. Diana reentered the damaged building to retrieve guests' belongings, and Victoria along with others consoled shaken guests and staff. You never know how you'll react in a traumatic moment like that, but we're not surprised our team met it with bravery and care.' Police say the driver was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol, according to the Seattle Times , and was not arrested at the scene. The driver 'may face significant financial penalties in civil court,' a police spokesperson told the paper. It's unclear when Mioposto's Ravenna location will reopen, as the full extent of the damage isn't even known. (Mioposto has three other locations in the Seattle area, and a new restaurant in Eastlake opening later this summer.) 'Right now, our top priority is supporting our Ravenna team,' says Nielsen. 'Their jobs are secure, and we're committed to taking care of them throughout this closure.' See More:
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Yahoo
Washington county suing homeowners for $7M after allegedly felling 142 protected trees to score better views
What started as a routine wildlife check turned into a multimillion-dollar legal bombshell. A trail camera set up in Issaquah's Grand Ridge Park to catch glimpses of local wildlife like bobcats and jaguars ended up catching something entirely unexpected: a tree hurtling down a hillside. 'To see a tree just flying down the hill like a javelin was pretty alarming,' Alex Brown, the homeowner who installed the motion-triggered camera, told KING 5. 'Pretty much every day we see a bear coming by that camera, bobcats, cougars, the occasional mountain lions.' Instead, what pinged Brown's phone was a sliding tree and what he discovered when he hiked up to investigate would soon ignite a legal firestorm involving more than 140 felled trees. I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. 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"This unlawful act caused serious and generational harm to a protected natural area," said King County Parks Director Warren Jimenez in a statement. He added that the cuts violated county codes, disrupted the wildlife habitat and damaged decades of public investment in conservation. Jimenez said the county is going after civil penalties, treble damages and the contractors involved in what they call an environmental breach of trust. Local resident Caitlin McNulty walks the trails daily with her young son Julian and said one of the falling trees landed just a few hundred feet from their home. 'It was just pretty scary because this is part of our regular little Julian loop that we come and walk most days,' McNulty said. She suspects those responsible assumed they could get away with it. 'I imagine they thought there was a really low probability of anyone finding out. It would have been really hard for someone to have known this happened and I think the only reason we did is we had that wildlife camera there,' she said. KING 5 spoke with one of the named homeowners in the lawsuit, who claimed the tree-cutting was done legally and for his family's safety. But county officials aren't convinced. Read more: You don't have to be a millionaire to gain access to . In fact, you can get started with as little as $10 — here's how You have freedoms as a homeowner in the U.S., but those freedoms stop when they infringe on public safety, environmental integrity, neighbor rights, or zoning laws. Make sure you do your homework before swinging that sledgehammer or aiming that chainsaw. What you can do While you'll want to research the specific laws pertaining to the project you want to carry out, these are general guidelines about what you're typically allowed to do. Home improvements: You can remodel, add rooms, or build a deck, but 'any project that goes beyond a simple repair or aesthetic upgrade' usually requires a permit from your local building department. If you skip this step, you can expect delays, fines, or even forced demolition. Rent your property: There's no federal law stopping you from turning your home into a cash-flow machine but be sure to check local bylaws based on where you live, because every city, county and zoning board writes its own rules, so check before you list that spare room on Airbnb, or other rental services. Landscape paradise: Want a backyard oasis? Go for it, but watch water‐use laws in drought zones and be careful not to disturb wildlife habitats (especially in conservation landscapes). Install solar and eco‑upgrades: 'Solar rights' laws in many states protect your right to go green. But you'll still need permits, interconnection inspections and sometimes an HOA notice. What you can't do Here are some things you shouldn't do if you don't want to get in trouble: Cut down trees without permission: Even if they are in your own yard, many cities and states require permits before removing trees. Fines and requirements often depend on tree size, species, or location. DIY without necessary permits: Building a fence, shed, or even a pool without pulling proper permits? Local authorities can issue a stop-work order, force you to tear it all down and slap you with a fine. It's not just a slap on the wrist; it could be demolition day. Be a noisy neighbor: Constant noise, bright lights, or strong odors from your property? You could end up paying $20,000 to $50,000 in damages under local nuisance laws. Breaking HOA rules: Break HOA rules, like say, paint your house neon green or build an unapproved deck and you could face monthly fines, legal fees, or even foreclosure proceedings. Always consult your municipality before changing property and check for permits for everything from remodeling to major landscaping. Check HOA rules, submit plans for approval and keep documented records and communications of every step along the way. Hire arborists before removing trees, especially large, habitat-important or protected species. Be a considerate neighbor by limiting noisy tools, bright lights and strong odors. While the case in King County is currently civil, the King County Prosecutor's Office says criminal charges are still on the table. As for Brown, he is still shocked by what he saw, 'The fact that so much damage was done and consequently their view was improved raises a lot of questions,' he said. This tiny hot Costco item has skyrocketed 74% in price in under 2 years — but now the retail giant is restricting purchases. 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Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Yahoo
Mother Of Girls Allegedly Kidnapped, Killed By Father, Says The System Failed Them
Whitney Decker, the mother of three young girls that were found dead in Washington, is urging reforms to the Amber Alert system after state authorities declined to issue one when her daughters went missing. Wenatchee Police in Chelan County, Washington, had requested an Amber Alert after she reported that her daughters hadn't returned from a scheduled visit with their father, Travis Decker, on May 30. Washington State Patrol, however, denied this request, telling HuffPost there wasn't sufficient evidence that an abduction was taking place, or that Travis would harm his daughters. 'They did not see him as an immediate physical danger to his children despite the fact that he had a well-established history of mental health issues and had they…seen it that way, those children might still be alive,' Whitney's attorney Arianna Cozart told local NBC affiliate KING 5 News. 'That's the thing that is so brutal, and the one thing that she's really hoping can be changed in this tragedy.' Amber Alerts are designed specifically to respond to child abductions and allow law enforcement to send a text alert to cell phones in the area about a missing child. The Washington State Patrol eventually issued an Endangered Missing Persons Advisory on June 1, though that does not immediately include a text alert. Cozart, who didn't immediately respond to HuffPost's request for comment, told KING 5 that an Amber Alert might have enabled people to keep a look out for Travis Decker and the white GMC truck he was driving when he was with his girls. Whitney's daughters ― Paityn, 9; Evelyn, 8; and Olivia Decker, 5 ― were found dead on June 2 near their father's car, which was parked at a campground in western Washington. Police believe they died from asphyxiation after finding plastic bags over their heads and zip ties around their wrists. Travis Decker is still missing, however, and police are currently engaged in a manhunt as they continue to search for him. Officers have asked the public for information, though they caution against approaching Travis because he might be dangerous. Cozart emphasized that Whitney and her daughters were failed numerous times by government systems including difficult-to-access veteran support services along with authorities' decision to pass on an Amber Alert. She cited Travis Decker's past mental health struggles after he voluntarily left the U.S. Army, and the challenges he faced in obtaining help. Last fall, Whitney had requested changes to the couple's parenting plan, noting that Travis was unstable and had 'borderline personality disorder.' Cozart also told the court that he was homeless and living out of his car. Under a revised parenting plan, Travis Decker was able to see his daughters every other weekend, though he was not able to have them overnight. 'She really feels the system let her children down,' Cozart told KING 5. 'It was the inadequacies in the services for our veterans that killed those children.'
Axios
24-05-2025
- Axios
Seattle parks aim to crack down on late-night parties
Seattle will have more police patrols and new gates installed at some of its busiest parks this summer, as city officials seek to crack down on overnight partying and noise complaints. The big picture: The changes are part of a summer safety plan the mayor's office announced this week, which will also include shorter summer hours at two of Seattle's most popular waterfront parks, Alki Beach and Golden Gardens. What's happening: New gates will go up at Magnuson Park and Gas Works Park by the Fourth of July, blocking vehicle access and closing off the parking lots once the parks shut down at night, Callie Craighead, a spokesperson for Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, told Axios. The city will also have dedicated Seattle police patrols that will help clear out popular parks at closing time, a change from past years that is designed to prevent overnight trespassing, Craighead said. Zoom in: Starting Friday and continuing through Labor Day, Alki Beach and Golden Gardens will close at 10:30pm instead of 11:30pm. That means slightly less time to enjoy those stunning Puget Sound beaches (a perk of living here that helps get us through Seattle's dark, gray winters). The city piloted those earlier summer closure times in past years, but has now decided to make them permanent, Craighead said. Some city boat ramps will also close from 10:30pm to 4am, instead of being open 24 hours per day. What they're saying: The changes aren't designed to prevent overnight camping as much as late-night partying, vandalism, illegal fires and noise, Craighead said. "We still want people to enjoy our parks, but once they close, they are closed — and people are then trespassing," Craighead said. The city also is trying to reduce the potential for violent incidents in and around parks at night, she said. Last June, a fatal shooting occurred near Alki Beach, while last month a man was arrested after police said he brandished a knife in the area. Yes, but: Not everyone thinks reducing hours will help. told KING 5. "But they really prevent people from actually enjoying the experience at the beach." What's next: City officials are also installing concrete barriers in some park parking lots to prevent reckless driving.
