Accused Devil’s Den killer passed background checks and entered classrooms full of kids, expert says
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The man accused of a grisly double murder at Devil’s Den State Park in Arkansas had passed background checks at different school districts throughout the nation.

Andrew James McGann, 28, is charged with two counts of capital murder in connection to the killings of Clinton David Brink, 43, and Cristen Amanda Brink, 41, who were found dead on a walking trail at Devil’s Den on July 26.

He held teaching positions in four school districts across three states in recent years — in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Ahead of the start of the school year, Daly encouraged parents to ask about their school district’s hiring process and standards for background checks.

“I think parents are certainly well-advised to ask those questions, among many other questions, about what happens in schools and school safety where they send their children,” he said.

As for school administrators, Daly encouraged school leaders to take a hard look at their hiring practices, considering the allegations against McGann. 

“For administrators to kind of take a more sober look at their background check process, and they need to be asking a bit more kind of sobering questions, particularly in light of this case.”

Fox News’ Ashley Papa, Greg Norman and The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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