The Daily Populous Monday July 28th, 2025 morning edition
Authored by nbcnews.com and submitted by CupidStunt13

A man and a woman who had recently moved to northwest Arkansas were apparently killed as they hiked in a state park with their school-age daughters, authorities said Sunday.

Arkansas State Police identified the victims as Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41. The agency said in a statement that the couple had recently moved to Prairie Grove from out of state.

Facebook pages for each, verified by NBC News, say that they have lived in inland California and eastern Montana. Public records place them in Miles City, Montana.

State police said the agency was notified of the double homicide in Devil’s Den State Park shortly before 3 p.m. Saturday. The park is about 12 miles east of Prairie Grove and about 25 miles south of Fayetteville.

Devil's Den State Park in Northwest Arkansas. Google Maps

"We are heartbroken by today’s horrific news from Devil’s Den State Park and are in close contact with State Police and the Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism as they work to apprehend the suspect," Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said Saturday evening on X.

She said "law enforcement will not rest" until the killer is found and prosecuted.

The victims' daughters, ages 7 and 9, were not harmed and were in the custody of family members, the agency said Sunday. It's not clear whether they witnessed the homicides.

A manhunt led by state police is underway. An FBI representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

State police said the killer is a man with a medium build who was wearing a dark, long-sleeved shirt with the sleeves rolled up, dark pants, a dark baseball cap and fingerless gloves.

He may have been seen driving toward a park exit in a black sedan, possibly a Mazda, with tape obscuring its license plate number, state police said. Investigators believe the man may have driven on State Highway 170 or State Highway 220 nearby.

No information about the type of weapon used or a motive was available.

The Arkansas State Crime Lab will confirm the manner and cause of death, state police said.

Detectives hope cellphone and security video can help them crack the case. They called for anyone at the park Saturday with cellphone or GoPro-style imagery to step forward.

The area of the park where the homicides took place was off-limits Sunday as the investigation continues, state police said. The couple's bodies were found on a walking trail, the agency said.

It described the area as "remote and rural," a region "where the terrain is rugged, vegetation is thick and there is no cellphone service."

A state parks spokesperson said all trails at Devil's Den were off-limits until further notice.

Last month, a dedication was staged for a newly renovated campground at the park. Arkansas State Parks describes Devil's Den as "a favorite destination for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians."

It is not clear how the double homicide was initially reported.

cinderparty on July 28th, 2025 at 01:50 UTC »

I’ve been following this since last night, and it’s so scary and just…I don’t know...depraved? That might be the right word. I mean, who the hell kills people in front of their children? Little children at that.

Edit- I know the article says they don’t know if the kids witnessed it…but the kids were who reported their parents had been assaulted last I heard. I’ve been following it here. https://youtube.com/@5news?si=sx4qvnO3hnB2Uvev

kakapoopoopeepeeshir on July 28th, 2025 at 01:24 UTC »

This is so fucking sad and terrifying. Just today I was hiking with my 3 year old son and my pregnant wife. I read stuff like this and I feel when I do stuff I can’t even just relax and enjoy myself cause I’m constantly on alert. I feel so sad for their daughters

CupidStunt13 on July 28th, 2025 at 00:42 UTC »

> A man and a woman who had recently moved to northwest Arkansas were apparently killed as they hiked in a state park with their school-age daughters, authorities said Sunday.

> Arkansas State Police identified the victims as Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41. The agency said in a statement that the couple had recently moved to Prairie Grove from out of state.

> The victims' daughters, ages 7 and 9, were not harmed and were in the custody of family members, the agency said Sunday. It's not clear whether they witnessed the homicides.

> State police said the killer is a man with a medium build who was wearing a dark, long-sleeved shirt with the sleeves rolled up, dark pants, a dark baseball cap and fingerless gloves.

> He may have been seen driving toward a park exit in a black sedan, possibly a Mazda, with tape obscuring its license plate number, state police said. Investigators believe the man may have driven on State Highway 170 or State Highway 220 nearby.

They were murdered simply hiking in a park with their kids. The daughters are safe but they've lost their parents because of this murderous psycho.