Hikers urged to examine phone and camera recordings following a gruesome double murder in a secluded Arkansas State Park. Authorities have released a composite sketch of the suspected killer.
Authorities in Arkansas are searching for a suspect in connection with a double homicide that occurred at Devil's Den State Park on July 26.
The victims, Clinton Brink, 43, and Cristen Brink, 41, were killed while hiking with their two young daughters, aged 7 and 9, who were uninjured and are now with family members.
According to the Arkansas State Police, the suspect is described as a white male with a medium build. He was wearing a long-sleeved shirt with the sleeves rolled up, dark pants, a dark ball cap, sunglasses, fingerless gloves, and carrying a black backpack. The suspect was seen driving a black, four-door sedan, possibly a Mazda, with a license plate covered by tape. It is believed that the suspect sustained an injury during the attack.
A composite sketch of the suspect was released by the Arkansas State Police, who sought public assistance in identifying him. Investigators are utilizing all available resources to apprehend the suspect responsible for the murders.
Following the investigation and public release of the suspect's description and composite sketch, Andrew James McGann, 28, of Springdale, Arkansas, was arrested and charged with two counts of capital murder in connection to the killings. However, the details about how closely he matched the description or sketch were not specified.
Investigators urge anyone with photos or video not to post footage on social media, as this may "inadvertently jeopardize" the investigation. Anyone with images of the suspect or information about the suspect is asked to contact ASP Troop L at (479) 751-6663.
Devil's Den State Park is located in the northeastern part of the state, situated in rugged terrain where there is no cell phone service. The park is located at the Western edge of the Ozark Mountains near the border of Oklahoma.
ASP Col. Mike Hagar expresses gratitude to the public and media partners for their support in the investigation. The department is requesting anyone who visited the park on Saturday to check their cellphone and camera footage for images of the suspect. No further information about the suspect or the investigation is provided in this paragraph.
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