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Andrew James McGann Arraigned on Capital Murder Charges in Devil’s Den Hiker Killings

Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty following DNA confirmation of his involvement; investigators are probing motive, weapon, possible links to other trail homicides.

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FILE - The trail head to the Devil's Den trail at Devils Den State Park remains closed Monday, July 28, 2025, in West Fork, Ark. Police in Arkansas are searching for a suspect in the deaths of a couple who investigators said were attacked while on the wooded walking trail with their two young daughters. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Cristen Amanda Brink and Clinton David Brink.

Overview

  • Andrew James McGann was arraigned Thursday on two capital murder counts in Washington County and remains held without bond.
  • Prosecutors presented McGann’s confession and DNA from his injury that matched blood recovered at the crime scene.
  • Arkansas State Police describe the July 26 killings as a random attack with no apparent link between McGann and victims Cristen and Clinton Brink.
  • Authorities have yet to recover the murder weapon or determine McGann’s motive and are collaborating with other states on possible connections to similar hiking-trail homicides.
  • The Brink daughters, ages 7 and 9, witnessed the attack and are now living with relatives while the community raises funds and offers trauma support.