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Devil's Den murder suspect arrested at barbershop
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2:15Now PlayingAndrew James McGann, the former North Texas elementary school teacher who is accused of murdering a couple hiking with their children at Devil’s Den State Park in Arkansas, was in the middle of a haircut when he was captured.
Newly released video shows 28-year-old McGann being taken into custody on Wednesday night while getting his haircut at Lupita’s Beauty Salon in Springdale, Arkansas, which is about 30 miles north of the state park.
"Everyone speculates that there was a lot of thought that went into this to conceal his identity, but on the other side of that, he was very sloppy," said Arkansas State Police Maj. Stacie Rhoads.
Police said investigators had collected photos and video from several hikers who were on the trails around the time of the murders. Security cameras also captured video of the suspect’s vehicle as he was leaving the state park. It had tape over the license plate.
The photos and a composite sketch led to hundreds of tips from the public.
McGann was arrested at the barbershop within an hour of being identified as the suspect.
Police have not released specific details about how they identified him, but said evidence in his home and DNA evidence from the scene linked him to the crimes.
McGann also allegedly admitted to the murders after being arrested and said he didn’t know the family. His motive is still unknown.
"In my 27 years that I’ve been with the State Police, this is probably one of the most heinous that we’ve had, especially the aspect of just how random it was," Rhoads said.
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