(NewsNation) — Police are searching for a suspect after a couple was killed while hiking at Devil’s Den State Park in Arkansas.
Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, were hiking in the park on Saturday with their two daughters, ages seven and nine, when they were attacked.
The two girls were not injured and are now in the care of family members.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has joined the search after Arkansas State Police were notified of the double homicide Saturday afternoon and found Clinton and Amanda Brink dead on a walking trail.
The area where the crime occurred has thick vegetation and no cellphone service. Portions of the park remain closed due to the investigation.
Manhunt for Devil’s Den murder suspect
The suspect is described as a white man of medium build who was wearing a long-sleeve shirt with the sleeves rolled up, dark pants, a dark ballcap, fingerless gloves and sunglasses.
He had a black backpack and was seen driving toward a park exit in a black, four-door sedan, possibly a Mazda, with the license plate covered by electrical or duct tape.
He may have traveled on State Highways 170 or 220 near the park.
Couple just moved to the area
The Brinks had recently moved to the area before they were killed at the state park over the weekend.
Clinton Brink was set to start a new job on Monday delivering milk in the Fayetteville area after transferring to Hiland Dairy from its parent company, Prairie Farms Dairy, the company said.
“Clinton and Cristen died heroes protecting their little girls, and they deserve justice,” the Brink family said in a statement provided to ABC News. “They will forever live in all of our hearts.”
Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism Shea Lewis wrote, “We are deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred at Devil’s Den State Park. Our hearts are with the victims’ loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
“The safety of our visitors and staff is our highest priority, and we are working closely with Arkansas State Police and various law enforcement officials as the investigation continues.”
Parkgoers urged to review pics, video
Investigators are asking anyone who was at the park on Saturday to check cellphone pictures and video for footage that could include the suspect.
Those living in the area around the park are also being asked to notify police if they have security or game camera footage of the area.
Police are asking anyone with photos or video that may show the suspect not to post it on social media because doing so could jeopardize the investigation.
Anyone with information about the suspect or his whereabouts should contact ASP at (479) 751-6663.
The trail head to the lower section of the Devil’s Den trail at Devil’s Den State Park remains closed Monday, July 28, 2025, in West Fork, Ark., as police search for a suspect in the deaths of a couple who were attacked while on a wooded walking trail. (AP Photo/Michael Woods) 
The visitors center at Devil’s Den State Park is open Monday, July 28, 2025, in West Fork, Ark., however, all the hiking trails remain closed after a couple was attacked while on a wooded walking trail with their two young daughters. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)