On July 30, 2025, police arrested Andrew James McGann in connection with the brutal murders of two parents while hiking with their two young daughters at Devil’s Den State Park in northwest Arkansas. McGann’s motive has not been disclosed, but emerging details have led to speculation that he may have targeted the two young girls.
McGann, 28, an elementary school teacher, had recently relocated from Oklahoma and had been hired by Springdale Public Schools, about 32 miles away from Devil’s Den, for the upcoming school year, but had not yet started or interacted with students or families.
