Parents stabbed to death in front of children on family hike
WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, JUL 29 – Authorities are searching for a white male suspect after a married couple was fatally attacked while hiking with their two young daughters in a remote Arkansas state park.
- On July 26, Clinton Brink, age 43, and his wife Cristen, 41, lost their lives while accompanied by their young daughters during a hike at Devil’s Den State Park in Arkansas.
- The pair had relocated to Prairie Grove, Arkansas, shortly before the incident, and authorities have yet to reveal the cause or motive of the alleged homicide while continuing their search for a white, medium-built male suspect.
- The couple's daughters, ages seven and nine, were not injured and are now safe with relatives while the park remains closed pending investigation.
- Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders expressed her condolences to the victims' loved ones, while law enforcement urged anyone with footage or information regarding the suspect to come forward.
- The double homicide prompted a statewide manhunt, emphasizing the urgent need for justice and raising concerns about public safety in recreational areas.
116 Articles
116 Articles

Police release picture of man wanted for questioning in investigation into Devil's Den park killings
Arkansas police have released a photo of a man wanted for questioning in their investigation into the killing of a married couple at Devil's Den State Park. The attack happened over the weekend, and the couple were killed in front…
Devil's Den homicide: Married couple murdered in Arkansas wilderness - their children witnessed the murder
A tranquil family hike in Devil’s Den State Park turned into a scene of unimaginable horror on July 26, 2025, when Clinton David Brink, 43, and his wife, Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, were murdered in front of their two young daughters, according to Arkansas Police. The family, who had only just moved into the area, had been hiking along a trail in the northwest Arkansas park when the attack occurred. According to authorities, screams were reported …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 54% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium