Husband, Spouse Killed Whereas Climbing with 2 Daughters in Arkansas, Suspect at Giant

A pair was killed whereas climbing with their two daughters at a state park in Arkansas — and native authorities at the moment are asking the general public for assist discovering the suspect, who stays at massive.

Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, died whereas they have been in Satan’s Den State Park with their daughters, ages 7 and 9, on Saturday, July 26, in response to a press launch from Arkansas State Police (ASP).

Police have been notified of the double murder at round 2:40 p.m. native time, they usually arrived on the Washington County park quickly after.

The couple was discovered useless on a strolling path. Their daughters weren’t injured and are protected with different relations, in response to ASP.

Police stated the household had just lately moved to Prairie Grove, Ark. — positioned about 15 miles from the Oklahoma border — from one other state.

On Sunday, July 27, ASP introduced that authorities had an up to date description of the suspect within the case — a White male with a medium construct who was carrying a long-sleeved shirt with the sleeves rolled up, darkish pants, a darkish hat and sun shades.

The suspect, who police added was carrying a black backpack and was carrying fingerless gloves, was seen “driving towards a park exit in a black, four-door sedan,” presumably a Mazda, with a license plate coated by electrical or duct tape.

Authorities stated the alleged might have doubtlessly traveled on State Freeway 170 or State Freeway 220 close to the park the place the killings occurred.

“Investigators are asking those that visited the park on Saturday to examine cellphone photographs and movies or GoPro digital camera footage for pictures of the suspect,” police stated of their launch. “They’re additionally asking residents of the realm surrounding the park to inform ASP if they’ve entry to safety and recreation digital camera footage.”

Authorities requested anybody with footage to not share it on social media, as “this may increasingly inadvertently jeopardize the investigation.”

The realm of the park the place the killings occurred is described by ASP as “a distant and rural space, the place the terrain is rugged, vegetation is thick and there’s no cellphone service.”

It has since been closed to the general public because the investigation stays ongoing.

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Shea Lewis, the Secretary of the Arkansas Division of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, stated in an announcement that state parks would have an elevated police presence within the coming days.

“We’re deeply saddened by the tragic occasions that occurred at Satan’s Den State Park. Our hearts are with the victims’ family members throughout this extremely tough time,” Lewis stated, partly.

“Our Park Rangers are absolutely commissioned regulation enforcement officers, and they’re actively engaged in guaranteeing the security and safety of our park friends,” added Lewis. “We stay dedicated to supporting the continuing investigation and to sustaining Arkansas State Parks as protected, welcoming locations for all.”

Anybody with pictures of the suspect or any data tied to the case is being requested to contact ASP Troop L at (479) 751-6663.