Clinton David Brink, 43 & Cristen Amanda Brink, 41 found on trail - Devil's Den State Park, AR- 26 July, 2025 #3 *Arrest*

[OneLove]

About the scowl-face pictures for Hinge and school id: it is actually a current "thing" for certain guys to work at presenting a tough look in pics. Male models have also popularized this. My own teenage grandson is a huge softy and kind to a fault but when a camera is aimed at him, he strikes a certain pose that is very uncharacteristic of his everyday walking around persona. His sister even told me the name of a certain popular male model her brother was striving to emulate but I don't remember it. Just thought this might be somewhat helpful to know. Might be; might not. Btw, I'm guessing the "rage" look in AM was not very far from the surface on his everyday walking around life. I said early in these threads that I felt it would be eventually revealed he had an explosive intermittent rage disorder from childhood on.

Also, his gaming history would be very interesting to know. In certain games using weapons in battle, there are characters that specialize in knifing players to death. Gamers come to pride themselves on their specific skills. My spouse, a very mature adult of quite 'mature' age picked up Call of Duty when recovering from a knee surgery and restricted to a recliner for an extended time and in less than 2 years had risen to rank 7th worldwide in a field of many millions. Because of his high rank, many players would seek him out in the game.He saw so sooo many concerning things over the few years he played, especially adolescents in their formative years that were quite disconnected from what we might call "real" life & had no adult males in their lives to help establish appropriate boundaries or teach coping skills. He counseled a few kids in the game that were extremely disrespectful and angry toward their mothers and women in particular & had obvious personal & social dysfunctions .Some even searched him out online years later once they'd reached maturity and thanked him for his stern but caring guidance. He hasn't played for years now but wonders if AM might have been one of those avid and skilled "slashers" online who had real life anger issues who eventually erupted into homicidal rage.

I do hope we get access to more details of his life that could clue us in to why on earth he resorted to this crazy homicidal episode of madness. I know and respect not sleuthing family and would never but I am very surprised that people who do/did know them have not spoken out as far as I'm aware.

Lastly, it's been said he/they are Catholics. Is that assumed due to his attending a distant Catholic high school or is it actually known and confirmed that he/they are indeed Catholics?

 

[RedHaus]

If you blow up the picture, you’ll see a whitish line. Looks like a long surgical scar.

Right. I wonder if he had one or more clavicle fractures from playing rugby.

Without shoulder pads that is a vulnerable part of the body with contact when blocking or tackling. That kind of injury, treatment and healing might explain his drooping right shoulder, which you can see in the that pic and 'back' pic.

 

[OneLove]

Right. I wonder if he had one or more clavicle fractures from playing rugby.

Good call/question. And if he had to give up all contact sports because of this and limit himself to running, did it cause him such inner turmoil that hes carried rage in him ever since? Did it cause him to become more resentful of everything in life that caused him pain or frustration?

ETA: I noted that he specifies trail running rather than just running. Is this pertinent in some way? It would give him a "cover" if kids ever reported a flasher exposing himself on remote trails.

 

[AngTxGal]

Not so fast... that would be against the law, The American Disabilities Act.

Some excerpts germain to discussion:

"Examples of psychiatric diagnoses include anxiety disorder, depression, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder and schizophrenia."

"Overall, about 44 million adults (over age 18) in the U.S. report having had any mental health condition during the past year, representing about 18.5% of the U.S. population."

"Record of psychiatric disability. The ADA also prohibits discrimination against individuals who have a record (history) of a psychiatric disability or are regarded as having a psychiatric disability. This means, for example, that qualified individuals who have a history of psychiatric disability cannot be discriminated against just because of that history. Also, employers can’t take actions (such as failing to hire, demoting or denying training opportunities) because they believe a qualified applicant or employee might have a psychiatric disability."

"Disclosure is a choice. According to the ADA, employers can’t require applicants or employees to disclose a disability (with a few exceptions described below). So, in most cases, disclosing a psychiatric disability is a choice, not a requirement. Individuals who choose not to tell about their mental health condition are not “lying” or “hiding.” They are using a legally protected choice."

"After the job offer. Once a job has been offered, applicants may be asked to take a medical exam before starting work. If this exam reveals a psychiatric disability, the job offer can only be withdrawn if there is evidence that the person won’t be able to do the essential functions of the job without an accommodation and can’t be reasonably accommodated or the disability poses a real safety issue."

"On the job. Employees generally can’t be required to disclose a psychiatric disability unless requesting a job accommodation. Then, the employer can ask for some medical documentation about the disability. This medical information can’t be shared with others in the workplace."

Mental Health Conditions in the Workplace and the ADA | ADA National Network

(Printer-friendly PDF version | 307 KB) (Large Print PDF version | 304 KB) (Versión en español) Psychiatric disabilities have a unique dynamic in the workplace because they are both very common and very misunderstood. The purpose of this brief is to inform employers, job applicants and...

adata.org

Of course no one can solely be dismissed for a mental health issue as that would be discrimination.
The poster said “serious mental health history”.
Anyone can be dismissed from any job with any employer if they are unable to fill the duties of their job. Employers are expected to work with employees.
For instance-
A person cannot be dismissed for being an alcoholic, but they can be dismissed for coming to work intoxicated or drinking on the job, being unsafe or inappropriate.

I had a middle school teacher dismissed, she drank whiskey in her coffee in the mornings. She also drank whisky in water at volleyball practice in the afternoons. She was a friend’s mom, and you could smell it on her all the time. Great coach- but an alcoholic, and she drove our bus to ‘away games’.

No one would document it as dismissal due to mental illness.
The spirit of the law is to prevent discrimination, not to force employers to maintain employees who cannot do their job.
In Texas renewal contracts for teaching are not assumed. To prevent districts from being stuck with teachers, their contracts are only for one year at a time, with a clause in the contract that states the teacher is on probation, they can be dismissed for any reason at any time. Only after the probationary period is over- three or four years is a teacher no longer viewed as probationary and is given a continuing contract.
TSTA Teaching Contracts

Appreciate the clarification, no way did I intend to mean mental illness alone would be a cause for justified dismissal. Many people undergo periods in their lives where they may struggle with mental illness, and employers should and do work to help them get through that period.

IMO

 

[AngTxGal]

Good call/question. And if he had to give up all contact sports because of this and limit himself to running, did it cause him such inner turmoil that hes carried rage in him ever since? Did it cause him to become more resentful of everything in life that caused him pain or frustration?

ETA: I noted that he specifies trail running rather than just running. Is this pertinent in some way? It would give him a "cover" if kids ever reported a flasher exposing himself on remote trails.

I am unsure about the relevance, but I do know that ‘trail running’ is a specific sport. It is nearest to a sport that many schools have- cross country running.
Just as sometimes streets are blocked off for bike races, sometimes parks trails are blocked from public use for ‘trail running’ competitions.

American Trail Running Association

IMO

 

[Tealgrove]

Agree and his resignation when he realized he was surrounded by armed cops while getting his haircut?
I bet his search history on his devices will show he found out that in Arkansas double murder would likely = death penalty.
That DP could happen right then, or maybe a trial is a better idea.
Why he then told them he was responsible? Because he is clueless about due process and no one had told him to keep his mouth shut and find an attorney.

Now, what will his parents do? Will they pay off his debt, put up their savings, retirement, and home for his defense to keep him off of death row?
That question does not have an easy answer for anyone- does it? But imo it would be in line with the enabling, that I am inferring as a parent of two adults, has taken place so far.

IMO

I have a feeling that this guy is much like BK.

He’s been a problem for a while and his family knows it. It might be time to throw in the towel. More stories will trickle out. It won’t take long to get a clearer picture of who and what he is about.

I would not be surprised to hear an insanity plea in the future.

MOO

 

[RedHaus]

Of course no one can solely be dismissed for a mental health issue as that would be discrimination. The poster said “serious mental health history”.

RSBM
Respectively, I think you're splitting hairs here. As I cited from the ADATA.org link:

"Examples of psychiatric diagnoses include anxiety disorder, depression, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder and schizophrenia."

The ADA protects people with ALL forms of psychiatric diagnoses, including what you or I might call 'serious' mental illness, like schizophrenia. And it protects against hiring, promoting / demoting and terminating decisions. Per the ADA, disclosing any psychiatric diagnosis is voluntary. So employers can't ask unless a person asks for accommodations.

Anyone is welcome to read more from that fact sheet to learn all about how the ADA relates to mental health issues.

ET: fix typo

 

[RedHaus]

I would not be surprised to hear an insanity plea in the future.

RSBM
Yes, the more I learn in drips and drabs, the more this is where I'm putting my money.

IMO.

 

[mddog9810]

First time poster. One thing I wondered is whether the perpetrator could have committed lesser crimes leading up to this. Can you post about a series of unsolved crimes in the months before this that include security video?

 

[AngTxGal]

Yup, this is definitely a Hinge dating app profile. I see the scar thing too.

I keep looking at the pic and I don’t see a scar but I do see a white line, it may be my screen?
I did look into common rugby injuries, as I had suspected the shoulder would suffer common injuries. I’m not sure anyone who played rugby in high school and college could escape some kind of injury. A fall or impact straight into either upper arm could do much damage to the collar bone- which is where that white scar line is located. That may require surgery, and I had an impact there snow skiing years ago and oh my that is painful, it is like a broken rib- hurts to take breaths.

What I found most interesting is the list of symptoms for CTE- which is what a person can develop after multiple concussions. Wow, that list looks like it could be more than a coincidence.

WebMD- Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy- multiple concussions

CTE Symptoms​

You may have:

• Memory loss
• Confusion
• Impulsive or erratic behavior
• Bad judgment
• Aggression
• Depression
• Paranoia
• Dementia
• Trouble planning and organizing
• Emotional instability
• Substance misuse
• Suicidal thoughts or behavior

IMO

 

[Inthedetails]

I keep looking at the pic and I don’t see a scar but I do see a white line, it may be my screen?
I did look into common rugby injuries, as I had suspected the shoulder would suffer common injuries. I’m not sure anyone who played rugby in high school and college could escape some kind of injury. A fall or impact straight into either upper arm could do much damage to the collar bone- which is where that white scar line is located. That may require surgery, and I had an impact there snow skiing years ago and oh my that is painful, it is like a broken rib- hurts to take breaths.

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FWIW, my son, who played rugby in college, broke his collarbone in a game. He didn't require surgery though. It wouldn't surprise me if AM had a similar injury.

But, I don't think that a collarbone injury would turn someone into a monster. It might be frustrating, though, to miss games.

AM's issues are deeper than a sports injury, imo.

jmopinion

 

[Dreamcherry]

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FWIW, my son, who played rugby in college, broke his collarbone in a game. He didn't require surgery though. It wouldn't surprise me if AM had a similar injury.

But, I don't think that a collarbone injury would turn someone into a monster. It might be frustrating, though, to miss games.

AM's issues are deeper than a sports injury, imo.

jmopinion

A collar bone injury wouldn't, but a head injury definitely can!

 

[Coppertop15]

If you blow up the picture, you’ll see a whitish line. Looks like a long surgical scar.

Good gravy, a fish kissing picture would be better!

 

[RedHaus]

First time poster. One thing I wondered is whether the perpetrator could have committed lesser crimes leading up to this. Can you post about a series of unsolved crimes in the months before this that include security video?

Welcome to Websleuths, @mddog9810!! Always great to have new minds!

You are not alone wondering if AJM may be responsible for other crimes, namely unsolved child or adult disappearances or murders in AJM's spheres of existence. I for one am interested.

But, the WS Rules are strict about some things for good reason. With respect to your data here is what I suggest:

1. Submit all you have to a) the FBI investigating the AJM case and b) the LE responsible for solving each case, essentially helping to conncect dots.

2. Use the 'Report' button on the bottom left of your own post to ask Mods for their guidance. Generally, Mods discourage confusing the thread on one case by bringing in data from other cases. But they will provide more guidance than I can.

But up thread we have already discussed the unsolved 2020 murder of John Schmutzer, below. So certainly we'd be interested in seeing more possible links.

3. If you post anything about other cases, make sure you use links, images, and video (CCTV) sourced from main stream media (MSM) or law enforcement (LE).

Hope that helps!

Authorities say fatal stabbing at state park was random act

Sauk County Det. Lt. Chris Zunker said Wednesday investigators believe the victim, 24-year-old John Craig Schutzmer, did not know the person who killed him

www.wbay.com

 

[mddog9810]

Ok. It sounds like this is OK to post. There were a series of home invasions in February in South Tulsa area with video of the intruder, including a shot from behind. The intruder appears slim with wide shoulders IMO.

This report also mentions intruder being found standing at the foot of a child’s bed:

Bixby residents 'very scared' after multiple home invasions in one night

Multiple home and car break-ins have been reported throughout the Bixby area recently, causing concern for residents.

www.kjrh.com

This report show the rear view of intruder:

Bixby family left shaken after masked intruder steals from home

A Bixby man is upset after he recorded a masked intruder stealing from his home in the middle of the night. The homeowner says this happened while he and his family were asleep.

www.newson6.com

I don’t see follow up that the intruder was caught.

 

[Little Jack]

Welcome to Websleuths, @mddog9810!! Always great to have new minds!

You are not alone wondering if AJM may be responsible for other crimes, namely unsolved child or adult disappearances or murders in AJM's spheres of existence. I for one am interested.

But, the WS Rules are strict about some things for good reason. With respect to your data here is what I suggest:

1. Submit all you have to a) the FBI investigating the AJM case and b) the LE responsible for solving each case, essentially helping to conncect dots.

2. Use the 'Report' button on the bottom left of your own post to ask Mods for their guidance. Generally, Mods discourage confusing the thread on one case by bringing in data from other cases. But they will provide more guidance than I can.

But up thread we have already discussed the unsolved 2020 murder of John Schmutzer, below. So certainly we'd be interested in seeing more possible links.

3. If you post anything about other cases, make sure you use links, images, and video (CCTV) sourced from main stream media (MSM) or law enforcement (LE).

Hope that helps!

Authorities say fatal stabbing at state park was random act

Sauk County Det. Lt. Chris Zunker said Wednesday investigators believe the victim, 24-year-old John Craig Schutzmer, did not know the person who killed him

www.wbay.com

How many parks are named Devils - something or other?? What a bizarre and awful coincidence.

 

[AngTxGal]

RSBM
Respectively, I think you're splitting hairs here. As I cited from the ADATA.org link:

"Examples of psychiatric diagnoses include anxiety disorder, depression, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder and schizophrenia."

The ADA protects people with ALL forms of psychiatric diagnoses, including what you or I might call 'serious' mental illness, like schizophrenia. And it protects against hiring, promoting / demoting and terminating decisions. Per the ADA, disclosing any psychiatric diagnosis is voluntary. So employers can't ask unless a person asks for accommodations.

Anyone is welcome to read more from that fact sheet to learn all about how the ADA relates to mental health issues.

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You are 100% correct in showing ADA as it applies. But ADA is not the only law that applies.
There are also laws that binds the school, and the laws that bind the teachers.

Duty of Care The school has a moral and legal responsibility to protect the minor children under their care. The teachers are agents of the school.
As agents of the school teachers must be trained in performing the schools duty of care in their position.
That is why all school employees are mandatory reporters, and are trained as such.
A Mandatory Reporter can be prosecuted if they do not protect students.
The duty to care by school and the teacher’s role in that goes even farther.

Teachers are trained in how to deal with an active shooter on campus? If a teacher left the classroom and protected themselves, and in doing so failed to protect the minor children under their care, they could be prosecuted.

So the fact that a person may have a mental health history is quite relevant if they fail to doing their job. The school’s duty would be to the minor children. This person, even if a teacher, would not get a pass simply because they have a diagnosis.

For this reason, at least in Texas-
Teacher ed programs do not accept all students. To get in you have to apply, at least in Texas, and submit letters of recommendation. A person showing signs of mental illness- in class or on campus can be prevented from ever being a teacher.

It isn’t discrimination if the person isn’t or can’t do their job. No matter what the reason is for them being unable to do it. Why? Because the school is bound by their Duty of Care in addition to many other laws.

So it would be a very tricky court case to put ADA up against a school’s Duty of Care and see which one wins.

School Law and Duty of Care
The Educators Duty To Protect

Interesting discussion!
IMO

 

[AngTxGal]

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FWIW, my son, who played rugby in college, broke his collarbone in a game. He didn't require surgery though. It wouldn't surprise me if AM had a similar injury.

But, I don't think that a collarbone injury would turn someone into a monster. It might be frustrating, though, to miss games.

AM's issues are deeper than a sports injury, imo.

jmopinion

Actually I wasn't implying a broken collarbone or even surgery could cause him to become a monster. So, if your son is a monster, I agree, that probably isn’t why.
The poster was trying to identify a scar, what it could be from, and if it could be a rugby injury.

But I do think a series of concussions could cause a person to almost become a different person. A stroke can, as can TBI.
I’m not sure what kind of defense that would be, but it is possible a CAT scan could show brain damage.

Well look at this…
Evidently CTE may be a form of defense!? Even if the person has shown they understand they did something wrong? It is rare but yes, holy crap! And this is old, let me see if it has moved from 2022 to be more common…
Hmm

CTE might be used as a legal defense 2022
The human cost of brain disease hitting one of the world’s most popular sports 2024

IMO

 

[JaimeInLA]

I don't remember seeing this view from Lupita's Beauty Salon. AJM had a nice looking vehicle.
View attachment 606325

I have this same vehicle and I’m curious how he afforded it on a beginner’s teacher salary. It’s a $60,000 car (if it’s the GT1, more if it’s the GT2). It’s also somewhat rare. They only manufacture 7500 of them each year. Once they had the description of the car, and compared it to the DMV database to see who owned one, it had to be really easy to find him.

 

[AngTxGal]

I have this same vehicle and I’m curious how he afforded it on a beginner’s teacher salary. It’s a $60,000 car (if it’s the GT1, more if it’s the GT2). It’s also somewhat rare. They only manufacture 7500 of them each year. Once they had the description of the car, and compared it to the DMV database to see who owned one, it had to be really easy to find him.

Really? Wow, I’ve been operating under the assumption that it was an Kia Stinger older model with high mileage he bought used. I looked those up and found one for $15,

That is crazy!
IMO