Clinton David Brink, 43 & Cristen Amanda Brink, 41 found on trail - Devil's Den State Park, AR- 26 July, 2025 #2 *Arrest*

[justtrish]

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Image Source: UPDATE | State Park Murder Suspect Arrested - Jonesboro Right Now

Well one photo at least he doesn't look terrifying in.

 

[Herat]

"My favorite thing to do in my freetime is exercise, specifically, running. I played football,baseball, and rugby in highschool so I love sports. I have heard there are some runners in the dolphin family so show me where the good trails are at since I’m in need of a go-to running trail.


I am also a big animal lover. Cats are my favorite animal (my cat Khan in the picture with me), but don’t worry dog moms, I love dogs too! I am honored to be a part of your team and I can’t wait to meet my students/fellow staff. Go Dolphins!


Sources say McGann had moved to Northwest Arkansas to teach, although it wasn’t immediately known where he was to be employed."

UPDATE | State Park Murder Suspect Arrested - Jonesboro Right Now

Andrew McGann, 28, a teacher, charged with two counts capital murder

jonesbororightnow.com

I wouldn't have thought he was a runner, from the photo taken in the park. I would have thought he was overweight and doughy.

 

[Cedars]

They definitely are very trusted. Unfortunately predators are attracted to positions where they have access to children (church, schools, youth sport/clubs, etc.). I'm not saying that we know that that is the case here. But it's such a shame that these predators hide among people who love and nurture our children.

I get that, but he stabbed two adults to death, which is way beyond creepy soccer coaches, IMO

 

[Betty P]

I think he was creeping around the girls and the father (and mother too) stood up to protect them.

So sad! But the parents did what decent parents do.

Rest in peace, Clinton and Cristen. Your daughters escaped and are in loving care.

jmopinion

Plus all the job changes and his age (early to mid 20s) may indicate the onset of serious mental illness like schizophrenia, etc. He sounds like he was falling apart mentally speaking. His attack was poorly planned, disorganized. JMO

He was also probably under a lot of pressure trying to hide his big problems.

ETA: It would be interesting to know if he had previously show such violent behavior and if so, when it started.

 

[keek]

What does an evil aura look like?

You feel it all around him in both photos strongly.

 

[SMK777]

https://us.bold.pro/my/andrew-mcgann

This has some more details.

4th grade teacher for 1 year
5th grade teacher for a year

then changes schools and is 5th grade at the northwoods fine arts academy.

Now this year moved to Arkansas and was at a new school.

That is 4 different schools/grades in 4 years.

Also, coach of running club.

Very shocking to me. I had pictured someone homeless, or drug dealing. He was capable of getting an education, teaching. Very perplexing.

 

[RedHaus]

Couldn't wait for school to start so went hunting for one?

Or seeking to quell a relentless voice or urge before the school year so he didn't loose yet another teaching job? In a crazy, psychotic, maybe schizophrenic way?

IMO

 

[Cedars]

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Well one photo at least he doesn't look terrifying in.

He couldn't have been terrifying or he'd never have got past the hiring interview.

JMO

 

[Inthedetails]

If the goal was one of the girls, then he picked a horrible place to accomplish that. It seems it's a busy trail and most kids will be there with adults, unlike at school when parents typically are not t here with them. Did he want to abduct someone or what is the end goal if he wants one of the girls and he picks a family where BOTH parents are with them?? How did he see this ending any other way than how it did? Did he think he'd kill the parents and take both girls alive?

I think he intended to abduct one. I think he had a knife to intimidate a child.

But even if he was there just to watch children (and pleasure himself), a father would certainly confront him and run him off. The fight could've started like that. And unfortunately the pervy perp was armed.

Horrific situation.

jmopinon

 

[fred&edna]

Yes, that is something parents need to be aware of. When I had kids, my older sister warned me about coaches who try to get too close to the family - they can groom the whole family into trusting them and will even take years to develop that trust. And then the have access to the kids to abuse.

I know that sounds paranoid, but we kept close to the kids' practices, travel, etc. and my husband volunteered to coach or assist. And we didn't extend the relationships into friendships but merely coach/parent/athlete.

Be careful out there, parents.

jmopinion

agree.

and, with so many recent arrests/convictions of female teachers... males are not the only ones to worry about.

jmo

 

[MassGuy]

If the goal was one of the girls, then he picked a horrible place to accomplish that. It seems it's a busy trail and most kids will be there with adults, unlike at school when parents typically are not t here with them. Did he want to abduct someone or what is the end goal if he wants one of the girls and he picks a family where BOTH parents are with them?? How did he see this ending any other way than how it did? Did he think he'd kill the parents and take both girls alive?

I now think that's what he was hoping to do. I initially believed he went there to kill randomly, but him being a teacher and from some other things I've gathered, I've definitely changed my view.

How the hell he planned to do this is anyone's guess, but I think we'll learn those parents are heroes.

 

[Quill]

Thanks Alaska vs Arkansas vs Arizona always gets me mixed up.

Corrected my original post, thanks.

Easy mistake. I'm in Mississippi and we always get mixed up with Missouri and Michigan.

 

[cckp72]

You feel it all around him in both photos strongly.

Exactly this. Even the one from the intro from 22. Those eyes have darkness in them.

 

[Snoopster]

I get that, but he stabbed two adults to death, which is way beyond creepy soccer coaches, IMO

Of course! But my point is that people with bad motives toward children are often attracted to those professions and past-times and this guy might have been too. I wonder what else is in his past that might have been a flag.

 

[Inthedetails]

I wouldn't have thought he was a runner, from the photo taken in the park. I would have thought he was overweight and doughy.

And he wasn't a basement dweller as I suspected, but someone out in the communities were he lived,.

The frequent moving from state to state bothers me. Teachers are in high demand right now. Why move? And why not move to a state that pays teachers better than OK and AR? It's expensive to move.

Rhetorical question. I think we know why.

jmopinion

 

[Knox]

Dang she said the podcast hurt the investigation. It's a shame really. I get that people want info, but some things are too much too soon and when LE doesn't have a chance to do the initial leg work, it can get in the way.

That Youtuber is a real tool ... he didn't care about the investigation or the family. It was all about him

Wish they could file charges against him!! Hopefully one day we can discuss the details of what he did.

 

[Cedars]

I now think that's what he was hoping to do. I initially believed he went there to kill randomly, but him being a teacher and from some other things I've gathered, I've definitely changed my view.

How the hell he planned to do this is anyone's guess, but I think we'll learn those parents are heroes.

I'm guessing his computers may reveal a lot.

 

[Ladyotm]

I now think that's what he was hoping to do. I initially believed he went there to kill randomly, but him being a teacher and from some other things I've gathered, I've definitely changed my view.

How the hell he planned to do this is anyone's guess, but I think we'll learn those parents are heroes.

Scary!

Probably from a restroom or playground. Waiting to hear about his other crimes, not reported to proper authorities. MOO.

 

[LadyL]

What does an evil aura look like?

I can feel evil and negativity, but not see it. I am genuinely curious what you see.

I'm not the OP but I see dead eyes. Soulless eyes.

 

[Knox]

The post read: Hello my name is Andrew McGann. I am very excited to join the Dolphin family as a 4th Grade Math and Writing Teacher. I graduated from Oklahoma State University (Go Pokes!) in May with a B.S. in Elementary Education. I have been a substitute for the past two years in Tulsa County, Oklahoma and a student teacher for the Spring 2022 semester in Broken Arrow Public Schools in a 4th Grade Math and Science classroom.

This is a year of firsts for me: first year teaching, first year in LISD, and first year living in Texas. I think LISD is an excellent place to build a career and a life for myself as that is my intention in coming here from Tulsa, Oklahoma.

My favorite thing to do in my free time is exercise, specifically, running. I played football, baseball, and rugby in high school so I love sports. I have heard there are some runners in the dolphin family so show me where the good trails are at since I’m in need of a go-to running trail.

I am also a big animal lover. Cats are my favorite animal (my cat Khan in the picture with me), but don’t worry dog moms, I love dogs too! I am honored to be a part of your team and I can’t wait to meet my students/fellow staff. Go Dolphins!

UPDATE | State Park Murder Suspect Arrested - Jonesboro Right Now

Andrew McGann, 28, a teacher, charged with two counts capital murder

jonesbororightnow.com