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Videos Shows Devil's Den Double Homicide Suspect's Arrest, Booking Into Washington County Jail
DEVIL'S DEN STATE PARK, WASHINGTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, AUG 1 – Andrew James McGann, 28, was arrested after a five-day manhunt and charged with capital murder in the stabbing deaths of a couple who tried to protect their children, police said.
- Andrew James McGann, 28, appeared before a judge on August 1 in Washington County, Arkansas, charged with capital murder for the July 26 killings at Devil's Den State Park.
- The double murder took place when McGann assaulted Clinton Brink, 43, and his wife Cristen Brink, 41, as they were hiking with their two daughters, aged 7 and 9, who managed to escape without harm.
- After a lengthy search fueled by numerous citizen tips, McGann was apprehended at a Springdale barbershop and confessed to the murders, with DNA evidence—including traces of blood loss—linking him to the crime scene.
- Prosecutor Brandon Carter stated that the state intends to seek the death penalty, anticipating a prolonged legal process, and emphasized that the investigation will continue despite the arrest having been made.
- The Brinks are being honored by their family as courageous parents who lost their lives defending their daughters, and a community fundraiser has collected $39,458 to assist with their funeral costs after the couple recently relocated to Prairie Grove.
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Videos shows Devil's Den double homicide suspect's arrest, booking into Washington County Jail
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Surveillance video released on Thursday shows Andrew McGann, the suspect connected to the Devil's Den State Park double homicide, being arrested and booked into the Washington County Detention Center. McGann, 28, is accused of killing Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, of Prairie Grove, who were attacked while hiking with their two daughters. He is facing two counts of capital murder. TIM…
Devil’s Den double homicide victim died trying to help husband fend off attack: Police
New details in a double homicide at Devil Den’s State Park in Arkansas are emerging. Authorities announced on Thursday that the wife who was killed in the murders had rushed back to “help her husband” before they were both fatally stabbed. According to law enforcement, Clinton David Brink, 43, was initially attacked, and his wife, Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, led her two kids to safety before heading back to the scene to help her husband fend off …
Andrew McGann faces judge as prosecutor anticipates lengthy litigation | 'I want the public to feel safe'
According to ASP, Clinton and Cristen Brink were hiking with two young daughters at Devil's Den State Park when they were attacked and killed by Andrew McGann.
Washington County district judge orders Devil’s Den double homicide suspect held without bond | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
FAYETTEVILLE -- The man accused of stabbing to death two people who were hiking at Devil's Den State Park Saturday was ordered held without bond and appointed an attorney Friday during a brief first appearance hearing at the Washington County Detention Center.
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