Little Rock, Arkansas.A picture of a guy wanted for interrogation in connection with the weekend murder of a married couple in front of their kids at Devil’s Den State Park was made public by Arkansas police on Tuesday.
The man’s face is not visible in the state police photo, which was made public a day after they published a composite sketch of an individual of interest. There were few details available concerning the attack, such as how the couple was killed or why they were killed.
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Police said the murderer was probably hurt in the assault.
Clinton At Devil’s Den, a 2,500-acre state park in northwest Arkansas, David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, were discovered dead on a walking route on Saturday. According to authorities, their 7 and 9-year-old girls were not harmed and are receiving care from family members.
The killer was probably hurt during the attack on Monday night, according to police, who have not disclosed how the couple was killed.
In addition to encouraging trailgoers who were at Devil’s Den on Saturday to search through their pictures and videos for potential pictures of the suspect, authorities have requested the public to share tips. Despite receiving a lot of calls, state police have not disclosed many specifics regarding the investigation, such as whether they think the murderer is still in the region.
On Monday, the FBI said that the investigation is being supported by its Little Rock field office.
Police make a composite drawing and photo public.
Police have a description, a composite sketch, and a photo of a person of interest, but they have not yet identified the murderer.
According to authorities, a witness who was at Devil’s Den State Park on Saturday submitted the image. The person of interest’s face is not visible in the picture because it was taken from behind.
According to officials, he was a white man dressed in dark slacks, a dark ball cap, sunglasses, and a long-sleeved shirt with the sleeves pulled up. He wore fingerless gloves and carried a black backpack. He was observed driving a black, four-door vehicle with a partially taped-over license plate toward a park exit.
The vehicle, which might have been a Mazda, might have been on State Highways 170 or 220, which are close by.
The victims had recently relocated to Arkansas.
Clinton and Cristen Brink had recently relocated to Prairie Grove, a small city in northwest Arkansas, from South Dakota. According to Mayor David Faulk, their water connection was made less than two weeks ago.
According to his employer, Hiland Dairy, Clinton Brink was set to begin working as a milk delivery driver in the neighboring Fayetteville region on Monday. Prior to relocating to Arkansas, Cristen Brink held nursing licenses in South Dakota and Montana.
The Brink family said in a statement that Clinton and Cristen deserve justice because they died as heroes defending their little daughters. “They will always have a place in our hearts.
Police need pictures from the park on the day of the attack.
About 140 miles (220 kilometers) northwest of Little Rock, the state capital, is Devil’s Den, which is close to West Fork.
Police are encouraging locals to check any security or game camera footage for odd activity or photos that match the car, in addition to photos taken in the park on the day of the incident.
A short drive from Walmart’s headquarters in Bentonville and the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Devil’s Den is well-known for its hiking trails and rock formations.
The park’s trails were still blocked on Tuesday. After the attack, rangers increased their patrols in the park.
