The Devil's Den Murders: Who Is Andrew James McGann?

The Devil's Den Murders: Who Is Andrew James McGann?

On July 26, 2025, married couple Clinton David Brink and Cristen Amanda Brink went for a hike with their two young daughters at the Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas. A man attacked them, murdering them both. Their daughters escaped.

A 28-year-old teacher named Andrew James McGann was arrested for the murders days later. He has reportedly confessed to police, and his DNA was also allegedly found at the crime scene.

Today, we spoke with a guest who knew McGann back when he was in Oklahoma. She spoke to us about those experiences, some of which are more ominous in hindsight.

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The Delphi Murders: Questions and Answers for February 2024

The Delphi Murders: Questions and Answers for February 2024

In this episode we discuss some of the questions we've gotten on the Delphi case-- including the issue of when the bullet was discovered and the the latest in the cases of Mitchell Westerman and Kegan Kline.Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The world is a complicated place and troubling issues often echo throughout history — that’s something we know all too well from reporting on various crimes. But oftentimes it’s really helpful to engage with a show that can take you back in time, to unspool the pressing issues of our time aHow did we get here? That’s the central question of NPR’s Throughline. This is a show we both love to listen to as history buffs,, because of the way it contextualizes important stories. You know The Murder Sheet is all about that, whether we’re talking about the firestorm of victim-blaming over the murder of Roseann Quinn or the longstanding rumor about poison-happy waiters in early 20th century Chicago. If you like coverage like that, you’ll love NPR’s Throughline. NPR’s Throughline tackles some of the most pressing issues of the day. But it goes in depth. It’s multi-faceted. It’s fair and sharp and unafraid of delving into messiness and nuance. We loved their recent episode that gets all into the history of public defenders in the United States. It’s such engaging storytelling, and you come away really understanding so many of the current pitfalls of our legal system, how Sixth Amendment rights weren’t always defended, as well as the background of how crusading attorneys helped shape our system to become more quitale. They also did an incredible episode on the association of Grenada’s Prime Minister and his Cabinet, focusing on the quest of one widow who sought to expose her husband’s killers. They’ve also covered topics we love, like Abraham Lincoln’s politicking, the true history of Halloween, and one 1930s Oklahoma bank robber’s impact on Second Amendment rights. In today’s internet age, we’re constantly bombarded with hot takes and outright misinformation. NPR’s Throughline is a show we trust for in-depth research and cogent, thoughtful opinions. It’s a show where we go to learn even more about history, to find out all about the all-to-human tales that continue to shape our world today. Go back in time. Learn something knew. Emerge more knowledgeable about today’s headlines. Listen now to Throughline from NPR — wherever you get your podcasts.https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510333/throughlineSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

29 Feb 202446min

The JFK Assassination: A Conversation with Eric Ulis On the Bullet That Missed

The JFK Assassination: A Conversation with Eric Ulis On the Bullet That Missed

Today, we will speak with with expert Eric Ulis about his theory regarding the three shots in the assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy.Check out Eric's website: https://ericulis.com/Watch the Zapruder film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mazvD_1XP8ESend tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mysteries are at the heart of everything we do hear on the Murder Sheet.Sometimes it’s more fun to dive into a fun, fictional caper, though. That’s why we love the free-to-download hidden object game June’s Journey. This game is our daily escape from waiting around in line, getting stuck on hold, and just general doldrums.It’s great to be able to just knock out a few levels here and there. You’ll get to discover your inner sleuth and sharpen your observational skills by finding clues hidden in each level. Plus, it’s like dropping straight into your own cozy mystery novel. You play as June Parker, an amateur detective with a nose for trouble. You get to tackle all kinds of bizarre crimes, across a series of elegant and memorable locales. Also, you get to decorate your own island on the side!Download this game for a built-in work break. It’s a great mental health boost that makes you feel accomplished before you get back to tackling whatever task you have at hand. It’s delightful.June needs your help, detective! Download June’s Journey for free today on iOS and AndroidiOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/junes-journey-hidden-objects/id1200391796Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.wooga.junes_journey_hidden_object_mystery_game&hl=en_US&gl=USSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

27 Feb 202442min

The Cheat Sheet: Convicts and Conflicts

The Cheat Sheet: Convicts and Conflicts

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover.Today's Cheat Sheet segment features four crimes. Two involved strangers killing victims. The other two involved killers known to the victims. We'll get into crimes in Texas, Colorado, New York, Arizona, Florida, and Missouri.Here are the sources we relied on for this week's cases:CNN's coverage of Audrii Cunningham: https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/19/us/audrii-cunningham-missing-what-we-know/index.htmlFox5NY's coverage of Raad Almansoori's alleged murder of Denisse Oleas-Arancibia: https://www.fox5ny.com/news/soho-hotel-murder-suspect-in-custodyNBCNY's coverage of Raad Almansoori's alleged murder of Denisse Oleas-Arancibia:https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/suspect-in-soho-hotel-killing-wore-victims-pants-because-his-were-too-bloody-cops/5141713/The Colorado Springs Gazette's coverage of the double murder of Celie Rain Montgomery and Samuel Knopp: https://gazette.com/news/crime/man-woman-found-dead-at-uccs-campus-identified/article_cd575c42-ceaa-11ee-9dbb-9b91caf30b14.htmlThe New York Times's coverage of the Kansas City parade shooting:https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/20/us/murder-charges-kansas-city-super-bowl-rally.htmlSend tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

23 Feb 202426min

The Delphi Murders: State's Response  to the Defendant's Motion to Dismiss for Destroying Exculpatory Evidence

The Delphi Murders: State's Response to the Defendant's Motion to Dismiss for Destroying Exculpatory Evidence

We discuss some of the more recent filings in the Richard Allen case — including the State's response to the defense's explosive claim that the entire case should be dismissed because of the destruction of exculpatory evidence.Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 Feb 202435min

Hunting the I-70 Killer: A Conversation with Dead End Author Bob Cyphers

Hunting the I-70 Killer: A Conversation with Dead End Author Bob Cyphers

In this episode we discuss the I-70 killer with Bob Cyphers, a journalist who has been covering this case from the beginning. Bob has just written Dead End: Inside the Hunt for the I-70 Serial Killer, a tremendous book about the investigation into the killings.You can find the book on Amazon.https://www.amazon.com/Dead-End-Inside-Serial-Killer/dp/1958727210We've previously featured a two part interview with Michael Crooke, one of the key investigators on this case. You can find those at the links below.https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/aaf6f601-f35c-4a4b-b407-15d9418d4f48https://art19.com/shows/murder-sheet/episodes/9271030b-cca8-420a-8c53-f2df95fcaa0bSend tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

22 Feb 20241h 14min

The Murder of Brianna Ghey

The Murder of Brianna Ghey

On February 11, 2023, 16-year-old Brianna Ghey entered the Culcheth Linear Park in Warrington, England with two other teenagers. She never came back. There is evidence that she was targeted and brutally killed because she happened to be a transgender girl. In this episode, we speak with true crime researcher Jessica Cash about this horrible case and its impact in the United Kingdom and beyond. Check out Jessica’s true crime research services here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556614253455&mibextid=ZbWKwLThis article from the Warrington Guardian features video footage from Brianna’s case, as described in the introduction of this episode: https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/24093762.cctv-brianna-ghey-leaving-bus-meet-killers-culcheth/Rolling Stone’s coverage of Brianna’s case includes details about her life and personality: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/brianna-ghey-murder-vigils-protests-1234681651/Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

20 Feb 202457min

The Cheat Sheet: Filings and Fentanyl

The Cheat Sheet: Filings and Fentanyl

The Cheat Sheet is The Murder Sheet's segment breaking down weekly news and updates in some of the murder cases we cover.We will cover updates in the Delphi murders case against Richard Allen. We'll include an update on the mysterious deaths of David Harrington, Ricky Johnson, and Clayton McGeeney outside Jordan Willis's home in Kansas City, Missouri. We'll talk about the recent shooting death of KKFI 90.1 DJ Lisa Lopez-Galvan at the mass shooting at the Super Bowl parade in Kansas City. Since recording, police have released that some of the detained individuals involved in the personal dispute are juveniles. We'll discuss the case Brian Steven Smith, a South African man accused of killing two Alaska Native women named Veronica Abouchuk and Kathleen Henry. We will conclude by going over the probable cause affidavit and other court documents in the case of David Hiner, an Indianapolis man charged with murdering Shannon Juanita Lassere and Marianne Weis.NewsNation's reporting on the toxicology reports out of Kansas City: https://www.newsnationnow.com/cuomo-show/toxicology-report-kc-fentanyl-cocaine/The Austin American-Statesman's reporting on the sentencing of Juan Ignacio Soria Gamez in the drug death of Tucker Roe: https://www.statesman.com/story/news/crime/2024/02/09/man-sentenced-for-selling-fentanyl-laced-pill-that-killed-leander-teen/72537536007/NBC Bay Area's coverage of the death of Emma Lace Price and the subsequent legal activity: https://www.nbcbayarea.com/investigations/santa-cruz-fentanyl-wrongful-death-settlement/3213171/CNN's coverage of the Chiefs parade shooting: https://www.cnn.com/2024/02/14/us/kansas-city-chiefs-rally-shooting-thursday/index.htmlCourt TV's report on the trial of Brian Steven Smith, who is accused of murdering Veronica Abouchuk and Kathleen Henry: https://www.courttv.com/news/you-live-you-die-jury-watches-alaskan-woman-tortured-to-death/Alaska Public Media's coverage of the Smith trial: https://alaskapublic.org/2024/02/07/anchorage-murder-trial-opens-with-differing-accounts-of-video-that-allegedly-captured-a-killing/Alaska's News Service video on the Smith case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axCI677b2uMSend tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

16 Feb 202445min

Couples Who Kill: Fernandez and Beck and Starkweather and Fugate

Couples Who Kill: Fernandez and Beck and Starkweather and Fugate

This Valentine's Day episode focuses on two sets of couples who committed their crimes together.Send tips to murdersheet@gmail.com.The Murder Sheet is a production of Mystery Sheet LLC .See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

14 Feb 202452min

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