Violent — Fayetteville, AR — reported 2026-07-08

SUMMARY

A trial is scheduled for March 29 to April 14 for Andrew James McGann, who is accused of fatally stabbing two hikers at Devil's Den State Park.

KEY FACTS

  • Incident type: Violent
  • Location: Fayetteville, AR
  • Date reported: 2026-07-08
  • Suspect: male, age 29
  • Victim(s): 2 (two hikers)

REPORTED DETAILS

  • Andrew James McGann, 29, is accused of killing Clinton David Brink and Cristen Amanda Brink while they were hiking with their two daughters at Devil's Den State Park.
  • The attack happened about a half-mile down a trail at the park near West Fork.
  • Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for McGann.
  • McGann has pleaded not guilty to two counts of capital murder.
  • He is being held without bond at the Washington County Detention Center while awaiting trial.