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Arrest Made in Devil’s Den State Park Hiker Homicides

Authorities concluded a five-day manhunt by arresting James Andrew McGann after public appeals featuring sketches, photos that generated critical tips.

This composite sketch and photo released by the Arkansas State Police shows a man seen in Devil's Den State Park, in Washington County, Ark., on July 26, 2025, whom investigators are asking the public to help identify in connection with a double homicide. (Arkansas State Police via AP)
Cristen Amanda Brink and Clinton David Brink.
James Andrew McGann, the suspect in Devil's Den double homicide.
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)

Overview

  • James Andrew McGann, 28, of Springdale, Arkansas, was arrested on July 30 and charged with two counts of capital murder in the deaths of Clinton and Cristen Brink.
  • Clinton, 43, and Cristen Brink, 41, were fatally attacked while hiking with their daughters, ages 7 and 9, who emerged unharmed and are now safe with relatives.
  • Arkansas State Police enlisted FBI assistance and released a composite sketch and trail-camera photo of a person of interest, prompting numerous tips from the public.
  • Investigators are processing forensic evidence and conducting autopsies to determine the exact causes of death.
  • Trails at Devil’s Den State Park remain closed as law enforcement secures the area and maintains heightened patrols.