Episode Description: When three young girls went missing with their father Travis Decker, every second counted. Yet inexplicably, no Amber Alert was issued. This episode of Hidden Killers examines the catastrophic system failures that prevented the public warning system from activating when it was needed most. We investigate the rigid bureaucratic criteria that failed the Decker children, exploring why law enforcement hesitated to "push the button" despite clear danger signs. Travis Decker, a homeless veteran struggling with untreated PTSD and borderline personality disorder, had been granted unsupervised visitation despite his ex-wife Whitney's desperate warnings to the court. Legal expert Eric Faddis joins us to explain how the Amber Alert system's requirements for "reasonable belief of abduction" created a deadly delay. We analyze the missed opportunities, from the court's initial custody ruling to the final hours when a public alert might have saved three innocent lives. This isn't just about one tragic case - it's about fixing the broken systems that continue to fail our most vulnerable children. A must-listen for anyone who believes in accountability, child safety, and systemic reform.
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