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

[Justice101]

I think the odd stance of the attacker in the photo is because he has possibly awkwardly swivelled to avoid face to face contact with the person with the camera. Maybe a bit off balance or trying to look like not up to anything, very casual, but it ends up looking a little funny.

The body composition looks not super masculine, I think, because of the hips, but that’s because of the baggy clothing or shirt tied around the waist and bags hanging all over. This person to me also gives off the vibes of being someone who maybe was a bit flabby, a bit not Mr 6 pack when younger, and they still kind of carry themselves like they are a bit uncomfortable in their body. All JMO from the vibes I get.

Very good observations and theory

 

[RedHaus]

it's just this extremely large duffle bag carried so the ends point up and down, instead of left and right.

RSBM
Almost like he is carrying a long gun or crossbow over his shoulder, concealed in the duffle bag?

Could the alleged perp have intended to use a weapon for a mass casualty event?

Could the Brinks have seen the perp setting up and interceded, as heros?

IMO

 

[Justice101]

I cannot for the life of me imagine someone hiking in those temperatures and humidity wearing something like that... and expecting nobody to think it is weird. This makes me think he is someone that has severe chronic mental issues...not just someone who cracked.

Him dressing like that in that heat is a red flag to everyone who saw him. Oddly, he also has very short well cut hair so probably not long term homeless... especially since it looks like he had a car.

Wonder if he was in a mental institution until recently...and maybe that is why nobody in the public is apparently identifying him quickly....as far as we know.

 

[Cryptic]

Also, as for the muscularity issue. To me, it looks like the guy has some very pronounced traps and shoulder structure. I outlined the traps and shoulders in red to highlight this. The blue arrows to highlight how lumped up his traps are.

My vibes are going in two directions....

I first saw rounded shoulders that could be indicative of a male being older, out of shape in a chunky way and.... also had a vaguely feminine look as females have...... you know, breasts that if, well..... larger, can give shoulders a slight hunch over time.

You then present very plausible possibilities that now create a muscular "fire plug" type male image in my mind ala my daughter's former HS football player and now soldier ex boyfriend.

Athleticism and muscularity in my family and associated school sports team friends is lean, not "fire plug". So, perhaps I looked at the photo that way.

That aside, do you think the apparent muscularity is to the extent that it gives weight lifter vibes?

 

[Rational_Geographic]

I know this sounds nuts but am I really that crazy in assuming the picture of the perp circulating from behind is actually taken post-murder? The duffel is empty and the folks who were interviewed who saw him earlier in the day had said that his bags were weighted down with heavy items.

 

[TIGER0822]

So, I haven't read all of the posts so forgive me if something I say was already mentioned/disproven.

The girls ran to the visitors center. The troopers searching the main trail heard screams from the lower trail ( I presume from one of the victims however this may have been proven a false statement). Troopers found both victims dead on the lower trail.

Going off the assumption that the screams heard by the troopers were from one of the victims, something caused the girls to run back to the visitors center early enough in the incident that troopers arrived in time to hear the screams for help. Either there was an initial attack that caused the girls to flee. Or, it was someone that they knew and/or considered a threat. There seems to be a decent amount of time between when the girls went back to the visitors center , the 911 call was made and troopers heard the screams.

Has it been confirmed that the girls were both victims biological daughters?

I listened to the 911 call, which was confusing - as it contained multiple other 911 calls. From one of the calls, it appeared that a witness (passerby), brought the children to the visitor center, while she directed another person to help the victims. Very sad. This just makes me think that the Police have a lot of information which they have not released.

 

[Inthedetails]

I cannot for the life of me imagine someone hiking in those temperatures and humidity wearing something like that... and expecting nobody to think it is weird.

Him dressing like that in that heat is a red flag to everyone who saw him.

This makes me think he is someone that has severe chronic mental issues.

Agree! It's supposed to get to 105-degree heat index where I live today. I'm about to go outside for my morning walk - and even looking at his photo makes me uncomfortable. Does he not mind feeling sweaty and gross?

I think delusional fantasy was happening. I think the fantasy was about children, but possibly simply mayhem in general. imopinion

He wore those clothes, carried those bags, went alone to a popular family-friendly place on a weekend. And, as we know, he murdered two parents of young kids. He made those deliberate choices. Why?

jmo

 

[TIGER0822]

I know this sounds nuts but am I really that crazy in assuming the picture of the perp circulating from behind is actually taken post-murder? The duffel is empty and the folks who were interviewed who saw him earlier in the day had said that his bags were weighted down with heavy items.

This picture was allegedly taken by a witness. a witness to what (?), the events, the screaming, the aftermath? That person looks far to calm to have just killed. He would have been pealing out of there as fast as he could have. all IMO

 

[TIGER0822]

I am just surprised that he did not collapse in that 105 degree heat, in layers of dark clothing and despite there being alleged witnesses, he had the energy to get away.

 

[Inthedetails]

My vibes are going in two directions....

I first saw rounded shoulders that could be indicative of a male being older, out of shape in a chunky way and.... also had a vaguely feminine look as females have...... you know, breasts that if, well..... larger, can give shoulders a slight hunch over time.

You then present very plausible possibilities that now create a muscular "fire plug" type male image in my mind ala my daughter's former HS football player and now soldier ex boyfriend.

Athleticism and muscularity in my family and associated school sports team friends is lean, not "fire plug". So, perhaps I looked at the photo that way.

That aside, do you think the apparent muscularity is to the extent that it gives weight lifter vibes?

I keep thinking that a fit person is also a confident person and has strength. The victims didn't look like fighting type people, imo, and I would assume a fit person could've punched both of them to the ground without needing a knife to take them down.

I can't get past that. I don't think this guy is in anything other than average shape at best and probably a bit out of shape. imo!

jmopinion

 

[warp3dwing]

I keep thinking that a fit person is also a confident person and has strength. The victims didn't look like fighting type people, imo, and I would assume a fit person could've punched both of them to the ground without needing a knife to take them down.

I can't get past that. I don't think this guy is in anything other than average shape at best and probably a bit out of shape. imo!

jmopinion

There’s an interview on YT with someone who apparently saw the alleged suspect on the trail, and they described him as stocky, maybe around 5’10”. He seemed to be implying that the suspect looked a bit pudgy, not muscular. So, I’d say you’re right.

 

[warp3dwing]

None of the gear is high-end outdoor gear.
All adequate but not for a person with money.

This makes me wonder about the car- not expecting a high end car.
Some reports said a sports car
4 door sedan
Fast and loud
Mazda was suggested

Mazda 3- sedan looks kinda like a sports car, has a fin on the back, dual exhaust

IMO

Yes, his nicer car doesn’t fit with the cheap clothing and equipment. My wild guess is he bought the stuff second-hand in cash.

 

[teeby]

It could just be where he chooses to spend his money, too. Maybe he's a car guy. My kids ride expensive bougie bicycles but all our camping gear comes from Walmart.

 

[arielilane]

The couple’s family released the following statement on Monday, July 28, 2025: “The family is asking for privacy during this very difficult time as they grieve and learn how to navigate this new reality. They ask that if anyone has any information at all that will help the investigation, to please contact the proper authorities immediately. Clinton and Cristen died heroes, protecting their little girls and they deserve justice. They will forever live on in all of our hearts.”

https://dps.arkansas.gov/news/asp-releases-composite-sketch-of-person-of-interest-in-devils-den-double-homicide/

 

[Rational_Geographic]

This picture was allegedly taken by a witness. a witness to what (?), the events, the screaming, the aftermath? That person looks far to calm to have just killed. He would have been pealing out of there as fast as he could have. all IMO

Right. I know it doesn't sound logical but I also learned a long time ago these killers tend to do things in a way that many times leaves you scratching your head too.

 

[Quill]

There’s an interview on YT with someone who apparently saw the alleged suspect on the trail, and they described him as stocky, maybe around 5’10”. He seemed to be implying that the suspect looked a bit pudgy, not muscular. So, I’d say you’re right.

I need to go watch that interview. When I say "stocky" it just means thick or wide-set; it could mean either muscular or just wide-set. Where I'm from we might use heavy-set to politely describe someone who is overweight, but I'm not ruling out someone using stocky in place of that. I hope they find this guy soon.

 

[Inthedetails]

It could just be where he chooses to spend his money, too. Maybe he's a car guy. My kids ride expensive bougie bicycles but all our camping gear comes from Walmart.

And my husband and son commute to work on bikes and make sure their bikes don't look too attractive to avoid them being stolen while locked up outside! They are cyclists, but of the "work horse" type.

You can't always judge, but in this case, everything screams, "average" to me in general and "out of place" on the trails.

jmopinion

 

[arielilane]

I speculate this person is mid-20's to 40 years of age. No job and lives off of taxpayers' dollars, he most likely feels everyone owes him and he does not hold himself accountable for his actions. Not sure if he is local or out of state.

Do they have his DNA? Its been reported he was injured at the crime scene. Glad police are keeping things quiet. Someone knows who this person is, are they waiting for reward money to be issued?

jmo

 

[Inthedetails]

I speculate this person is mid-20's to 40 years of age. No job and lives off of taxpayers' dollars, he most likely feels everyone owes him and he does not hold himself accountable for his actions. Not sure if he is local or out of state.

Do they have his DNA? Its been reported he was injured at the crime scene. Glad police are keeping things quiet. Someone knows who this person is, are they waiting for reward money to be issued?

jmo

Speaking of jobs, this crime was on a Saturday. Most people have Sunday off. If he had a job, he picked a weekend for a reason, imo. (I also think he picked a weekend because the park would have plenty of visitors to pick from.)

Did anyone fitting his general description call in sick on Monday? Or show up out-of-sorts? I would imagine committing a double murder would have an affect on a person.

AND, LE said he likely suffered injuries. That's a huge clue! Does anyone have a family member, neighbor, co-worker with injuries that would fit a knife fight?

Or, he doesn't work and is holed up at home, nursing his wounds. Pass the salt to rub in them.

jmopinion

 

[thebedbug]

my random guess is this is someone living out some kind of dark fantasy. it kind of has the feel of an outdoor version of the Idaho killer. the out of place dark clothing and dark modified car made me initially think of an old Stephen King novel - The Dark Half - but when I looked it up, the plot doesn't quite fit.

would not be surprised if the name - Devil's Den - of the location of the murders is likely not insignificant.

still, like others have suggested, I think this will turn out just to be a "crazy" person vs. anyone with a grudge or other kind of connection to the family.