SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) have arrested James Andrew McGann, 28, of Springdale, in connection with a horrific double homicide that occurred on Saturday, July 26 at Devil’s Den State Park.
McGann was taken into custody late Tuesday afternoon at a business in Springdale. He is facing two counts of Capital Murder following the brutal attack that claimed the lives of Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41. The couple was hiking in the park with their two daughters, ages 7 and 9, at the time of the attack. Miraculously, the girls were unharmed and are now safe in the care of family members.
The arrest marks a major development in a case that has gripped the state with shock and grief.
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders responded to the arrest with a statement of gratitude to law enforcement and sympathy for the victims:
“No news can heal the enormous harm done to the Brink family in last weekend’s crime, but this announcement is a comfort and reassurance for our State.
I am so proud of the Arkansas State Police, Park Rangers, local law enforcement, and others who have worked nonstop since last weekend to capture this suspect.
I ask that Arkansans lift up prayers of thanks for the brave men and women of law enforcement – and offer prayers of condolence to the victims of this horrific crime.
Let there be no mistake – we do not tolerate violent crime in Arkansas.
If you target innocent people, law enforcement will hunt you down and bring you to justice.”
ASP Colonel Mike Hagar praised the coordinated efforts that led to the swift apprehension of McGann:
“I’m extremely grateful for the long hours and dedication that our Agents put forward in bringing justice to this family.
The collaboration between State Police, other state and local law enforcement agencies, and our federal partners has been second to none.
Because of their hard work and investigative skill, we were able to take a monster off the streets, and bring relief to those two precious girls, and the rest of our citizens.”
The investigation is ongoing, and officials have not yet released further details about a possible motive or the events leading up to the attack. McGann is currently being held and is expected to face formal arraignment in the coming days.
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