Family vacation hotspot on edge after parents randomly murdered in front of their kids
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Police in Arkansas allege that a 28-year-old teacher was behind the alleged murders of a couple who were on a hiking trip with their kids on July 26.

Arkansas State Police allege Andrew James McGann killed Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, and David Brink, 43, while the two were on a hiking trip with their children at Devil’s Den State Park in Washington, County, Arkansas, located within a popular family travel hotspot.

Here’s what we know about McGann and the alleged murders:

Who are the victims:

Cristen and Clinton Brink

Clinton Brink, 43, and wife Cristen, 41, were found dead on a walking trail at Devil’s Den State Park in northwestern Arkansas.  (Cristen Brink via Facebook)

The Brink family recently moved from South Dakota to Arkansas and wanted to explore Devil’s Den State Park with their two daughters, aged 7 and 9.

Police discovered the couple’s bodies along a remote trail at the state park, adding their two daughters were emotionally distressed.

Authorities said the young children weren’t hurt and are in the care of family members.

Arkansas State Police Major Cristen Brink helped lead their two daughters to safety but returned to the area to try and help her husband when she was killed, authorities said.

Clinton and Cristin Blink in a selfie

Clinton and Cristin Blink were remembered for their love of their family and the outdoors. (Clinton Brink/Facebook)

“We believe that the mother took them to safety and then returned to help her husband,” Rhodes said.

There’s no indication that the children were targeted in the attack, police said.

The arrest:

McGann was arrested at a Springdale, Arkansas, barbershop on Aug. 30 while he was in the middle of getting a haircut.

Fox News obtained video showing McGann being arrested in Lupita’s Beauty Salon & Barber Shop while he was in a black and while haircut cape, where he can then be seen being placed in handcuffs.

Surveillance video shows McGann didn’t resist when police entered the barbershop and proceeded to arrest him, as nearby workers at the salon stood in silence.

Andrew McGann's arrest

New video shows the moment Arkansas double-murder suspect Andrew McGann is arrested mid-haircut at a local salon. (Lupita’s Beauty Salon & Barber Shop)

He was charged with two counts of capital murder in relation to the deaths of David and Amanda Brink and is being held in jail with no bond.

His next court appearance will be on Aug. 25.

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