BENTON, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Arkansas State Police and federal partners were recognized Tuesday for their roles in the July 2025 double homicide investigation at Devil’s Den State Park during the annual ASP Awards Ceremony in Benton.
In addition to the Arkansas State Police Trooper of the Year Award for 2025 and other honors, 11 received special citations from the Arkansas Secretary of State for their work in the double homicide investigation and arrest in the stabbing deaths of Clinton and Cristen Brink:
- Lt. Eric Lee
- Lt. Phillip Pierce
- Special Agent Thurmond Lunsford
- Special Agent Skyler McElroy
- Special Agent Dale Bailey
- Special Agent Dwight Roam
- Special Agent Gregg Bray
- Special Agent Jaran McCormick
- Sgt. Sor Lee
- Special Agent Allen Hamilton
- Special Agent Jed Bolyard
Springdale Police Sgt. Kyle Naish also received a citation for his role in the investigation.
Several FBI agents were also recognized with Secretary of State awards, including Agent Blake Downing, Agent Matthew Caravella, Agent Rachael Peatross, Agent Brittney Murphy and Agent Jared Simpson…