Archive · 28 Jul 2025
Double Homicide at Devil’s Den State Park: Victims Identified
A couple, Clinton and Cristen Brink, were found dead on a walking trail in Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas.
Their two young daughters were with them but were not hurt.
Police are looking for a suspect described as a white man in specific clothing, carrying a black backpack, and driving a black car with a hidden license plate.
The FBI is helping local police.
The park's walking trails are closed, but the pool and picnic areas are open.
The governor expressed sadness and said law enforcement is working to find the person responsible.
Authorities identified Clinton David Brink and Cristen Amanda Brink as victims of the double homicide.
The couple was found dead on a walking trail at Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas.
Their two daughters, aged 7 and 9, were unharmed and are with family.
The suspect is described as a white male wearing specific clothing and carrying a black backpack.
The suspect was last seen driving a black, four-door sedan, possibly a Mazda, with an obscured license plate.
- Who
- Clinton David Brink and Cristen Amanda Brink were the victims.
- What
- A double homicide
- When
- Saturday afternoon
- Where
- Devil’s Den State Park in Arkansas
- Why
- The reason for the crime is unknown.
- Victims
- Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41
- Location
- Devil’s Den State Park, Arkansas
- Suspect Description
- White male, long-sleeved shirt (sleeves rolled up), dark pants, ballcap, sunglasses, fingerless gloves, black backpack
- Suspect Vehicle
- Black four-door sedan (possibly Mazda), obscured license plate
- Children
- Two daughters, ages 7 and 9, unharmed
- Agency Involvement
- Arkansas State Police, FBI