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Teacher Pleads Not Guilty in Devil's Den Murder Case

8/14/2025

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Andrew James McGann, a teacher, has pleaded not guilty to two capital murder charges for the brutal killings of Clinton and Cristen Brink at Devil's Den State Park, Arkansas, on July 26. Their young daughters, aged 7 and 9, escaped unharmed and are now with family. As authorities probe the seemingly random attack, McGann was apprehended after a five-day manhunt, aided by the brave descriptions from the Brink children. The couple is celebrated as heroes for their courageous protection of their daughters.

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Andrew James McGann, a teacher, has pleaded not guilty to two capital murder charges for the brutal killings of Clinton and Cristen Brink at Devil's Den State Park, Arkansas, on July 26. Their young daughters, aged 7 and 9, escaped unharmed and are now with family. As authorities probe the seemingly random attack, McGann was apprehended after a five-day manhunt, aided by the brave descriptions from the Brink children. The couple is celebrated as heroes for their courageous protection of their daughters.