Tragedy at Devil’s Den State Park — What We Know

Tragedy at Devil’s Den State Park — What We Know

Victims & Circumstances

• Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, were tragically killed while hiking on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Devil’s Den State Park in Washington County, Arkansas WHEC.com+13https://www.kait8.com+13Imboden Live+13.

• They had been hiking with their two young daughters, ages 7 and 9, who were not injured and are currently in the care of relatives New York Post+13ABC7 Chicago+13KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco+13.

• The Brinks had recently moved to Prairie Grove, Arkansas from another state Arkansas Advocate+8https://www.kait8.com+8Newsweek+8.

Timeline

• Emergency services were alerted around 2:40 p.m. local time on Saturday New York Post+10https://www.kait8.com+10Newsweek+10.

Suspect Description

• Described as a white male of medium build, seen wearing:

  • A long-sleeved shirt (with sleeves rolled up),

  • Dark pants, dark ballcap, sunglasses, and fingerless gloves,

  • Carrying a black backpack Reddit+15https://www.kait8.com+15CNN+15People.com.

• Last seen driving a black, four-door sedan (possibly a Mazda), with a license plate partially covered by electrical or duct tape, near State Highway 170 or 220 toward the park exit NBC4 Washington+11https://www.kait8.com+11ABC7 Chicago+11.

Investigation Status

• Arkansas State Police have launched a double homicide investigation, requesting assistance from visitors and residents to review any photos, video, or security footage from Saturday in the park or nearby area Reddit+13https://www.kait8.com+13ABC7 Chicago+13.

• Officials urge that footage not be shared on social media to avoid compromising the investigation https://www.kait8.com+3ABC7 Chicago+3People.com+3.

• Due to the remote, cell-service‑free terrain, park trails have been temporarily closed and law enforcement presence heightened in all Arkansas state parks Imboden Live+5https://www.kait8.com+5KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco+5.

🕊️ In Remembrance of Clinton & Cristen Brink

Clinton and Cristen had recently made Prairie Grove their new home. They were hiking with their children—simple, joyful family time turned into unimaginable tragedy. Their daughters escaped harm, a small mercy amid overwhelming grief.