Brookford
Coverage of Brookford in the Nexus archive.
- Murder suspect wanted in connection with NC missing man’s death
Joshua Ray Begley is wanted for murder, concealment of death, and possession of a firearm by a felon in connection with the death of missing man Claude Wayne 'Doc' Holsclaw. Human remains were found at Holsclaw’s property in Brookford, and Begley is considered 'possibly armed and dangerous.'
- Man wanted in connection with homicide of missing Brookford man: Police
A man is wanted in connection with the homicide of a missing Brookford man. Holsclaw was missing for over a month before human remains were found on July 20 during a search for him.
- Mother of teen who disappeared, was found dead in North Carolina pleas for answers nearly 34 years later
Barbara Dawkins, mother of Isis 'Dee Dee' Dawkins, who disappeared in 1992 and was found dead in the Henry Fork River, North Carolina, seeks answers 34 years later. The case remains unresolved, with Brookford Police Chief Willie Armstrong revealing missing evidence and documentation during a recent review.
- Have You Seen Him? Blind man missing from Brookford for a month
A blind man has been missing from Brookford for over a month. Authorities are requesting the public's assistance in locating him.
- Brookford police chief returns focus to cold case after acquittal in evidence charges
Brookford Police Chief Willie Armstrong has returned to work after a judge dismissed charges against him related to a 30-year-old cold case murder. Armstrong remains focused on solving the 1992 murder of 13-year-old Dee Dee Dawkins, despite previous allegations that he altered or destroyed evidence during the investigation.