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A married couple was attacked and killed while walking a trail at a popular state park in Arkansas with their two young daughters over the weekend — sparking a frantic manhunt for the parents’ killer. 

The bodies of 43-year-old Clinton David Brink and 41-year-old Cristen Amanda Brink were discovered Saturday afternoon at Devil’s Den State Park, a tourist destination famous for its caves, rock formations and thousands of acres of forest, state police said. 

Their daughters, a 9-year-old and a 7-year-old, were found safe and are in the care of other family members.


  Arkansas State Police are searching for a suspect after two bodies were found at Devil’s Den State Park. 40/29 News Arkansas State Police are searching for a suspect after two bodies were found at Devil’s Den State Park. 40/29 News

  The park, located in Ozark National Forest, is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. 40/29 News The park, located in Ozark National Forest, is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. 40/29 News

The couple had recently moved to Arkansas from out of state, according to the Arkansas Department of Public Safety.

Arkansas State Police said they are now looking for a suspicious white male wearing dark shorts, a dark tank top and weightlifting-type gloves.

He was last seen driving toward a park exit in a black four-door sedan, possibly a Mazda, with a license plate covered with electrical or duct tape, ASP said in a press release.

The couple’s bodies are meanwhile being transported to Arkansas State Crime Lab, where their manner and cause of death will be determined, authorities said.

Investigators have not yet determined a motive in the shocking killings.


  Cops said the suspect was last seen driving near the park exit in a black four-door sedan — possibly a Mazda — with its license plate obscured by duct or electrical tape. 40/29 News Cops said the suspect was last seen driving near the park exit in a black four-door sedan — possibly a Mazda — with its license plate obscured by duct or electrical tape. 40/29 News

“We are heartbroken by today’s horrific news from Devil’s Den State Park and are in close contact with State Police and the Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism as they work to apprehend the suspect,” Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said on social media.

“We are praying for the family and friends of the victims, and know that law enforcement will not rest until the perpetrator is brought to justice.”

Located about 30 miles south of Fayetteville, Devil’s Den State Park — nestled in Ozark National Forest — is an outdoor enthusiast haven replete with hiking trails, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping and fishing and boating.

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