WEST FORK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Arkansas State Police are investigating a double murder after a person and lady had been discovered lifeless on a path in a state park on Saturday.
Police had been referred to as to Satan’s Den State Park, about 25 miles south of Fayetteville, shortly earlier than 3 p.m. A 43-year-old man and a 41-year-old lady had been discovered lifeless on a strolling path throughout the park, authorities stated in a news release.
Authorities stated they’re trying to find a suspect described as a white male sporting darkish shorts, a darkish tank high and weightlifting-style gloves. He was reportedly seen driving a black four-door sedan, probably a Mazda, with a license plate obscured by electrical or duct tape.
The suspect was final seen heading towards the park exit and will have traveled alongside State Freeway 170 or State Freeway 220.
The victims’ our bodies had been being despatched to the Arkansas State Crime Lab to find out the official trigger and method of demise.
Anybody with data is urged to contact ASP Troop L at (479) 751-6663. ASP is main the investigation.
“We’re heartbroken by in the present day’s horrific information from Satan’s Den State Park and are in shut contact with State Police and the Division of Parks, Heritage and Tourism as they work to apprehend the suspect,” Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders stated in a press release. “We’re praying for the household and mates of the victims, and know that regulation enforcement is not going to relaxation till the perpetrator is delivered to justice.”
The FBI’s Little Rock Workplace stated it had been in touch with Arkansas State Police and “is poised to help, if wanted.”