What happened to the teacher Andrew James McGann?

Andrew James McGann, a 28-year-old teacher, is accused of murdering a couple, Clinton David Brink and Cristen Amanda Brink, as they hiked with their two young daughters at Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas.

How did the students describe McGann's behavior?

According to parents, McGann was "cold" and "disinterested" in his students, giving one-word responses and showing clear disinterest in his class.

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Disinterested Teacher Charged with Murdering Couple on Hiking Trail

Q: Why was McGann placed on leave from the school?

McGann was placed on administrative leave from the school in spring 2023 following concerns related to his classroom management, professional judgment, and student favoritism, though an investigation found no evidence of inappropriate behavior with students.

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Summary

Teacher accused of killing couple on hiking trail
Was "cold" and "disinterested" in students before leave
Placed on leave for concerns over classroom behavior

Disinterested Teacher Charged with Murdering Couple on Hiking Trail

According to a news report from 2025, a teacher accused of murdering a couple as they hiked with their two young daughters at Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas was described as "cold" and "disinterested" in his students before he was placed on administrative leave two years ago.

The suspect, 28-year-old Andrew James McGann, allegedly admitted to butchering Clinton David Brink, 43, and his wife Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, on Saturday. Parents of McGann's former students say he was a strange and standoffish teacher, giving one-word responses to questions and showing clear disinterest in his class.

McGann was eventually placed on leave from the school in spring 2023 following concerns over his classroom management, professional judgment, and student favoritism. An internal investigation found no evidence of inappropriate behavior with students. However, the school district spokesperson confirmed the decision to place him on leave.

The horrific attack on the family has sparked a five-day manhunt, which ended with McGann's arrest at a barbershop. He has been charged with capital murder and is currently being held without bail.

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