Overview

• Andrew McGann is held without bond on two capital murder counts after confessing to the July 26 slayings of Clinton and Cristen Brink at Devil’s Den State Park.
• Washington County Prosecutor Brandon Carter announced plans to pursue the death penalty, moving the case into its next legal phase.
• Investigators credited a five-day multi-agency manhunt, public tips and video evidence for McGann’s arrest in Springdale last Wednesday.
• Officials are still probing McGann’s motive and reviewing his teaching background, which included administrative leave in Texas in 2023 despite passing all hiring checks.
• The Brink family’s daughters, ages seven and nine, remain in protective care as Devil’s Den trails stay closed and authorities emphasize community safety.