July 26, 2025
WEST FORK, Ark. – On Saturday, July 26, 2025, at about 2:40 p.m., Arkansas State Police was notified of a double homicide at Devil’s Den State Park in Washington County. A 43-year-old man and a 41-year-old woman were found dead on a walking trail. ASP’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is handling the suspected homicide.
The suspect in their deaths is an unknown white male wearing dark shorts, a dark tank top and weight-lifting type gloves. He was seen driving toward a park exit in a black, four-door sedan.
The suspect’s vehicle may be a Mazda with a license plate covered by electrical or duct tape. It may have been traveling on State Highway 170 or State Highway 220 near the park.
A large law enforcement presence remains at the park. The investigation is ongoing and ASP is pursuing all leads to apprehend the suspect.
The deceased will be transported to the Arkansas State Crime Lab, where manner and cause of death will be determined.
Anyone with information about the suspect or his whereabouts should contact ASP Troop L at (479) 751-6663.