Lowell, Ark. (KATV) — Authorities have arrested a suspect in the murders of Clinton David Brink, and Cristen Amanda Brink, at Devil’s Den State Park.
James Andrew McGann, 28, of Springdale was arrested by special agents of the Arkansas State Police on July 30.
The double homicide took place Saturday, July 26, 2025.
He was taken in at 4:57 p.m., on Wednesday, July 30, at a business location in Springdale.
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released a statement following the arrest.
“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 Col. Mike Hagar added, “I’m extremely grateful for the long hours and dedication that our Agents put forward in bringing justice to this family,” ASP Col. Mike Hagar added.
“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.”
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