INTERNET sleuths have come up with wild conspiracy theories about the double homicide of two parents who were murdered in an Arkansas state park this weekend as the hunt for the killer continues.
Thousands of users are trying to figure out possible motives in the case that has shocked true crime fanatics across the country — all while the murderer is still on the run.
The drawing of the person of interest was released by police[/caption]
The couple had just moved to the state days prior to the double homicide[/caption]
Their daughters, aged 7 and 9, were both with them at the time of their killings.[/caption]
Clinton Brink, 43, and his wife, Cristen Brink, 41, were both killed in Devil’s Den State Park on Saturday while their children, 7 and 9, were with them.
The daughters ended up getting out without injuries, and are now safe with relatives.
Their family referred to the couple as “heroes protecting their little girls.”
“They deserve justice,” relatives said in a statement released by police.
Since the murders, cops have released details on a possible “person of interest.”
They describe the person as a “white male with a medium build” wearing a dark baseball cap, dark pants, a long-sleeved shirt, sunglasses and a black backpack with fingerless gloves.
However, one of his clothing pieces drew questioning from the internet.
“If he was seen wearing sunglasses then why is the sketch done without the sunglasses on,” one commenter posted on a Facebook post about the murders.
“[H]ow did they draw his eyes if he had sun glasses on,” another commented.
The disturbing police sketch showed a man with a hat and backpack on.
Alongside the drawing, authorities also released another photo of the person of interest’s back in the wooded area.
Officials described the trail as having “rugged” terrain with thick vegetation in a “remote and rural area.”
They also said that there is no cellphone service at the location.
Police have asked for the public to submit any tips, alongside video and photos they have if it includes the person in them.
Police search for answers in Arkansas murders
Authorities are looking for help in the double-murder investigation. Here is what they are asking of the public:
- Those who were at Devil’s Den State Park on Saturday, July 26: Police are asking visitors to review video footage and images they may have taken at the park and if they include the person of interest or vehicle.
- Residents in the surrounding areas: Officials are also asking for people to check their security or game camera footage to see if the person of interest or his vehicle also make an appearance
- In general: Police are advising everyone to not post evidence online. They are looking for evidence to be submitted to the agency in its original format.
“ASP thanks the public for their assistance and urges anyone with any information — no matter how minor — to come forward immediately.”
Source: ASP
Officials also released information about the person of interest’s car, which they describe as a possible Mazda with tape covering its license plate.
Despite rumors swirling around the murders, many offered their thoughts and prayers on the tragedy.
“So sad and such a senseless act,” one commenter wrote.
“Im sorry for the girls.”
“I am praying for the family in this horrible time,” another commented.
“I hope the children get the justice they deserve for their mom and dad.”
The trail was said to have no cellphone service, according to police[/caption]
