James Andrew McGann, 28 years old from Springdale, Arkansas, was arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of his involvement in the double homicide in Devil’s Den State Park.
Devil’s Den Murder Suspect is Under Arrest
The Arkansas police department shared this information on their X account. They posted McGann’s mugshot along with information regarding the arrest.
Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police have arrested James Andrew McGann, 28, of Springdale, in connection to a double homicide that occurred on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Devil’s Den State Park.https://t.co/wjgOMPF942 pic.twitter.com/89lGYoavm3
— Arkansas State Police (@ARStatePolice) July 31, 2025
McGann was arrested by the Arkansas Police Department at 4:57 p.m. on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at a business in Springdale. He is charged with two counts of Capital Murder for the murders that took place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Devil’s Den State Park.
Suspect in Custody, Investigation Continues
The officials reported that McGann was taken into custody. He is now under arrest as formal proceedings are initiated. Nothing has been revealed in connection with the investigation as of now.
Devil’s Den State Park, a well-known Arkansas tourist attraction in northwest Arkansas, was where the brutal killings on July 26 took place. The episode stunned locals and spurred more law enforcement officials to attend in the region. Additional details of the case are still forthcoming.
The Devil’s Den Double Homicide
Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, were found dead while hiking Saturday at Devil’s Den State Park. Their two daughters, 7 and 9 years old, were with them but were not injured and are safe with family members.
The double murder has put the Springdale area and surrounding communities on high alert. Devil’s Den is more commonly associated with its scenic hiking trails and peaceful campsites, not deadly crime.
In the statement released by the Arkansas State Police (ASP), Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders mourned the incident and assured citizens of their resolve towards safety.
“I request that Arkansans pray for the courageous men and women of law enforcement and express sympathy to the victims of this heinous crime. Let there be no doubt—we do not condone violent crime in Arkansas. If you harm innocent people, law enforcement will track you down and bring you to justice,” he said.
McGann is now charged with two counts of capital murder, one of the state’s most severe charges, and potentially will be eligible for the death penalty if convicted.
