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 not too long ago moved to the world to work as a trainer a college close by. He was charged with capital homicide within the slayings of Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, who have been fatally attacked whereas mountain climbing at Satan’s Den State Park within the Ozark Mountains with their two daughters.

The 2 ladies, aged 7 and 9, weren’t injured — and, in accordance with Arkansas State Police, are “secure with members of the family.” The Brinks have been additionally dad and mom to a 3rd daughter, who wasn’t with them on the hike.

In a press convention on Thursday, police known as the murders a “fully random occasion,” with Col. Mike Hagar saying, “Now we have no purpose to imagine that there was any recognized affiliation between our suspect and our victims.”

Authorities mentioned the 2 have been stabbed to demise, with Clinton being the primary one attacked. Per police, Cristen rushed the 2 kids to security and “returned to assist her husband,” when she was killed. When requested a couple of potential motive, Hagar mentioned “that is nonetheless a part of the investigation,” whereas including they do not imagine there are another 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 dwelling “which can be according to being concerned on this explicit crime.”

Additionally discovered within the dwelling have been objects matching these seen in a photograph launched by authorities, exhibiting 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 gave the impression 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 regulation enforcement companies, and our federal companions has been second to none. Due to their arduous work and investigative ability, we have been capable of take a monster off the streets, and convey aid to these two treasured ladies, and the remainder of our residents.”

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

“I ask that Arkansans carry up prayers of thanks for the courageous women and men of regulation enforcement — and supply 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. “In case you goal harmless individuals, regulation enforcement will hunt you down and convey you to justice.”

McGann is being held with out bond.