A massive manhunt has been underway in one of the biggest murder cases in the history of Washington County.
In a shocking incident that has made national news, 43-year-old Clinton David Brink and 41-year-old Cristen Amanda Brink of Prairie Grove were fatally attacked on Saturday, July 26, while hiking with their two daughters in Devil's Den State Park. They are pictured together, above. The girls were unharmed and are now safe with family.
The family had just moved to Washington County from out of state. Their water had been connected less than two weeks ago, according to Prairie Grove Mayor David Faulk, speaking to the Associated Press. Clinton Brink had been scheduled to start a job Monday as a milk delivery driver delivering for Hiland Dairy in Fayetteville.
Photo and Sketch Released
Arkansas State Police have released a photo and a sketch of a person of interest wanted for questioning in connection with the double homicide. They are the large images seen above. The public is urged to help identify the man.
If you have any information, you are urged to call the ASP tip line at (501) 618-TIPS or submit a tip through the online form at: https://bit.ly/ASP-Devils-Den-Tips.
The wanted man is described as a white male of medium build, last seen wearing a long-sleeved shirt (with sleeves rolled up), dark pants, a dark baseball cap, and sunglasses. He was carrying a black backpack, wearing fingerless gloves, and may have sustained an injury during the attack.
Witnesses observed him leaving the area in a black, four-door sedan — possibly a Mazda — with its license plate obscured by tape, traveling towards State Highway 170 or State Highway 220.
What the Public Can Do
If you were at Devil’s Den State Park on Saturday, July 26, please review any photos, videos, or GoPro camera footage for images of the person of interest or the described vehicle.
Local residents: Check security or game camera footage for any unusual activity or matching vehicle.
Do not post evidence online: Instead, preserve the original files and submit information to ASP.
ASP is actively following all leads and working around the clock to resolve the case and protect public safety.
ASP thanks the public for their assistance and urges anyone with any information—no matter how minor — to come forward immediately.