Investigation concludes at barbershop close to suspect's residence in connection with brutal murders of an Arkansas couple.
Arkansas Man Arrested in Tragic Double Homicide at Devil's Den State Park
In a shocking turn of events, Andrew James McGann, a former fifth-grade teacher from Springdale, Arkansas, has been arrested in connection with the brutal murders of Clinton David Brink and Cristen Amanda Brink. The couple was tragically killed while hiking with their two young daughters at Devil's Den State Park in northwest Arkansas on July 26, 2025.
McGann, 28, was taken into custody by Arkansas State Police special agents at Lupita's Beauty Salon and Barber Shop in Springdale on July 30, 2025. The specific details leading to his arrest have been withheld due to the ongoing prosecution.
The Brink family, who had recently moved from South Dakota to Prairie Grove, Arkansas, described Clinton and Cristen as heroes who died protecting their daughters. Law enforcement and officials have expressed their condolences and condemned this horrific crime. Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders emphasized that violent crime will not be tolerated in the state and praised law enforcement for their efforts in capturing the suspect.
Clinton Brink was about to start a new job as a milk delivery driver, and Cristen Brink was a licensed nurse from Montana and South Dakota. The couple's daughters, aged 7 and 9, were unharmed during the attack.
The bodies of the Brinks were found on the Devil's Den Trail, a 1.5-mile loop of moderate difficulty in Devil's Den State Park. The park, known for its rugged natural scenery, includes waterfalls, caves, and rock formations. The killings occurred in a part of the park with thick vegetation and no cell phone service.
In response to the killings, law enforcement presence has been increased at state parks across Arkansas. McGann had not officially started work at Springdale Public Schools for the upcoming school year, having moved to Arkansas from Oklahoma where he was a fifth-grade teacher at Sand Springs Public Schools, just west of Tulsa. He had also been a fifth-grade teacher at Spring Creek Elementary in Oklahoma during the 2023-2024 school year.
The motive behind the attack is still being determined, and further information has not been released publicly. The Arkansas State Police have released a composite sketch of a person of interest in the double homicide at Devil's Den State Park. The investigation appears to be ongoing.
The arrest of Andrew James McGann, a former fifth-grade teacher, in connection to the tragic double homicide at Devil's Den State Park has sparked intense interest in the general-news, with local and national media focusing on the details of the case. Meanwhile, the ongoing prosecution and investigation into the crime-and-justice aspects of the case continue unabated, as authorities work to determine the motive behind the senseless killings.
