Arkansas man charged with capital murder after killing parents in front of daughters at Devil's Den State Park
Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) have arrested James Andrew McGann, 28, of Springdale for his alleged part in the double homicide that happened on Saturday.
He's accused of killing Clinton Brink, 43, and Cristen Brink, 41, while they hiked with their daughters. Their daughters, aged 7 and 9 are now with family.
He is being charged with two counts of capital murder.
Police originally released a composite sketch after the couple were found along a walking trail in the state park. In their statement, they alerted the suspect who "likely sustained an injury while attacking the couple." They did not have any further info at the time.
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released a statement just hours after confirmation of the arrest of James Andrew McGann.
"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," Governor Sanders said. "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."
The FBI assisted with the investigation.
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