Mother Killed Making an attempt to ‘Assist’ Husband After Taking 2 Children to Security

Andrew James McGann, 28, of Springdale was arrested on Wednesday night time whereas getting a haircut; he had just lately moved to the world to work as a trainer a faculty close by. He was charged with capital homicide within the slayings of Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, who had been fatally attacked whereas climbing at Satan’s Den State Park within the Ozark Mountains with their two daughters.

The 2 women, aged 7 and 9, weren’t injured — and, in accordance with Arkansas State Police, are “secure with relations.” The Brinks had been additionally mother and father to a 3rd daughter, who wasn’t with them on the hike.

In a press convention on Thursday, police referred to as the murders a “utterly random occasion,” with Col. Mike Hagar saying, “We have now no cause to consider that there was any identified affiliation between our suspect and our victims.”

Authorities mentioned the 2 had been stabbed to dying, with Clinton being the primary one attacked. Per police, Cristen rushed the 2 youngsters to security and “returned to assist her husband,” when she was killed. When requested a few attainable motive, Hagar mentioned “that is nonetheless a part of the investigation,” whereas including they do not consider there are some other suspects.

McGann was allegedly injured through the assault, resulting in a lack of blood. His DNA got here up as a match for DNA on the scene. Per police, he additionally made feedback “indicating that he had dedicated these heinous acts” to investigators — whereas “there have been articles discovered” in his residence “which might be in line with being concerned on this explicit crime.”

Additionally discovered within the residence had been gadgets matching these seen in a photograph launched by authorities, displaying the again of somebody who, on the time, was an individual of curiosity.

Surveillance footage additionally allegedly confirmed McGann’s 2022 Kia Stinger leaving the world across the time of the murders. That Stinger was situated exterior the Springdale barber store the place he was arrested; a substance whereas seemed to be blood was discovered inside.

“They deserve justice,” the victims’ household mentioned in an announcement.

“I am extraordinarily grateful for the lengthy hours and dedication that our Brokers put ahead in bringing justice to this household,” mentioned ASP Col. Mike Hagar within the launch. “The collaboration between State Police, different state and native legislation enforcement businesses, and our federal companions has been second to none. Due to their onerous work and investigative talent, we had been capable of take a monster off the streets, and convey aid to these two treasured women, and the remainder of our residents.”

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders added the next assertion: “No information can heal the large hurt completed to the Brink household in final weekend’s crime, however this announcement is a consolation and reassurance for our State. I’m so pleased with the Arkansas State Police, Park Rangers, native legislation enforcement, and others who’ve labored nonstop since final weekend to seize this suspect.”

“I ask that Arkansans raise up prayers of thanks for the courageous women and men of legislation enforcement — and provide prayers of condolence to the victims of this horrific crime. Let there be no mistake — we don’t tolerate violent crime in Arkansas,” her assertion continued. “For those who goal harmless individuals, legislation enforcement will hunt you down and convey you to justice.”

McGann is being held with out bond.