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

[TexLil]

Manhunt underway after two people found dead at Devil's Den

The suspect is described as a white man wearing dark shorts, a dark tank top, and weight-lifting gloves.

Two people were found dead on a trail at Devil's Den State Park in West Fork, Arkansas, and police say a possible suspect is still on the run.

A release from Arkansas State Police (ASP) said the victims have been identified as a 43-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman.

Devil's Den Killings Update | Arrest made in connection with Devil's Den double homicide

Arkansas State Police have announced the arrest of Andrew James McGann in connection with the double homicide at Devil's Den on Saturday

www.5newsonline.com

 

[TexLil]

A man and woman were found dead on a walking trail in Devil's Den State Park on Saturday afternoon, Arkansas State Police said, adding that a suspect is being sought and the deaths are being investigated as a potential double homicide.

Police were called to the area at about 2:40 p.m., according to a press release. The bodies of the 43-year-old man and 41-year-old woman were transported to the Arkansas State Crime Lab, where cause of death will be determined, police said.

The suspect's vehicle may have been "a Mazda with a license plate covered by electrical or duct tape," police said. That vehicle may have been traveling on State Highway 170 or State Highway 220, police said.

Suspect on the run after killing couple hiking with their 2 kids at Arkansas' Devil's Den State Park: Police

A 43-year-old man and 41-year-old woman were found dead on a walking trail, law enforcement said.

abcnews.go.com

 

[Inthedetails]

Manhunt underway after two people found dead at Devil's Den

The suspect is described as a white man wearing dark shorts, a dark tank top, and weight-lifting gloves.

Two people were found dead on a trail at Devil's Den State Park in West Fork, Arkansas, and police say a possible suspect is still on the run.

A release from Arkansas State Police (ASP) said the victims have been identified as a 43-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman.

Devil's Den Killings Update | Arrest made in connection with Devil's Den double homicide

Arkansas State Police have announced the arrest of Andrew James McGann in connection with the double homicide at Devil's Den on Saturday

www.5newsonline.com

LE responded to the scene Saturday at 2:40 pm.

Double homicide under investigation at Devil’s Den State Park

Arkansas State Police are investigating a double homicide after a man and woman were found dead on a walking trail at Devil’s Den State Park on Saturday afternoon. Authorities responded to the scene around 2:40 and discovered

www.ktlo.com

 

[Inthedetails]

From Arkansas Department of Public Safety press release:

"The suspect’s vehicle may be a Mazda with a license plate covered by electrical or duct tape. It may have been traveling on State Highway 170 or State Highway 220 near the park."

https://dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-cid-investigating-double-homicide-at-devils-den/

 

[Inthedetails]

Map of the park's trails at the state park's website (looks like a beautiful place!)

https://res.cloudinary.com/miles-extranet-dev/image/upload/v1673558431/ArkansasSP/account_documents/13/a116c856070dec50e0d6ce68c3e85712_ParkInformationBrochure.pdf

 

[Cryptic]

This hits close to home. I love hiking in Arkansas and Devils Den is on my list. State and National Parks have a long history of safety. That never met crime free, but murders are near unheard of.

 

[TexLil]

Not a lot of new info in this local news video but...

- LE expected to provide further update today (Sunday) per reporter
- Video includes footage from park
- No names yet released of victims
- Video includes interview with a nearby camper
- No cause of death provided yet

 

[TexLil]

Background on Devil's Den and confirmation that all hiking trails are currently closed.

Mystery deepens after bodies found on Devil's Den State Park trail | What to know about the park

Arkansas State Police investigate a double homicide after two bodies were found along a trail at Devil’s Den State Park.

www.5newsonline.com

 

[Inthedetails]

Background on Devil's Den and confirmation that all hiking trails are currently closed.

Mystery deepens after bodies found on Devil's Den State Park trail | What to know about the park

Arkansas State Police investigate a double homicide after two bodies were found along a trail at Devil’s Den State Park.

www.5newsonline.com

Can anyone local or familiar with the park tell from the photos where on the map the scene is?

jmo

p.s. I've been enjoying looking at photos online of the park. Looks beautiful. It's not the first place in our country I've learned about from a WS thread that makes me want to visit - not because of the crime but because how nice the place looks. Just an aside.

 

[na19]

The license plate being covered by electrical or duct tape is interesting.

 

[TexLil]

The license plate being covered by electrical or duct tape is interesting.

Agree. MOO perhaps a planned crime?

 

[sripey]

Does the thread title need to be changed from June 26 to July 26?

 

[Inthedetails]

Agree. MOO perhaps a planned crime?

Sure seems like it.

But seems like an odd place to commit murder - you'd never know if someone would come up the crime in action. And who would know they were to be on the trail?

Awaiting more info...

jmo

 

[TexLil]

Does the thread title need to be changed from June 26 to July 26?

Yes great catch. Thank you. I have reported.

 

[TexLil]

Likely only related by location but here's a link to another death at Devil's Den. Missing in 2017 remains found in 2019. Looks like final disposition was no indication of foul play.

Found Deceased Thread 'AR - Rodney Letterman, 33, Devil's Den, West Fork, 28 Aug 2017'

Aug 28, 2017

[h=1]Crews search for missing hiker at Devil's Den[/h]

Arkansas State Park officials said they’ve located the man’s cellphone, and are searching for other clues to track his route.
They said he doesn’t have a pack, but his hiking partner said he had water.

The man is between 28 and 32 years old and is from Tulsa, Oklahoma.
He was hiking Butterfield Trail with a friend when they go separated.

According to officials, the man’s friend went back to the car because he “felt fatigued and needed medication.” When he returned to the trail, his partner was gone.

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[TexLil]

This news video contains scanner audio. It sounds like there were multiple people calling for help (victims? other hikers?) and that LE found the bodies on 'Lower Devil's Den trail".

Police scanner audio sheds light on response to double homicide at Devil's Den Park

Officials found a 43-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman dead on a trail at Devil's Den Park on July 26.

www.5newsonline.com

 

[TexLil]

Yes great catch. Thank you. I have reported.

Fixed. Thanks mods!

 

[charminglane]

The taped license plate sounds like the Australian case of Pheobe Bishop.

 

[Catride]

Not a lot of new info in this local news video but...

- LE expected to provide further update today (Sunday) per reporter
- Video includes footage from park
- No names yet released of victims
- Video includes interview with a nearby camper
- No cause of death provided yet

Hike her often so scary !!!

 

[Catride]

So so scary I love hiking here!!