Willie Armstrong
Coverage of Willie Armstrong in the Nexus archive.
- Dee Dee Dawkins cold case: Brookford police chief acquitted, but fight for his credibility isn’t over
Brookford police Chief Willie Armstrong was acquitted of charges tied to a 1992 cold case investigation into the rape and killing of 13-year-old Isis 'Dee Dee' Dawkins. Catawba County District Attorney Scott Reilly declared Armstrong 'no longer a credible witness,' citing concerns over potential violations of wiretap laws and evidence destruction during a 2023 interview with a suspect.
- 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.
- Authorities urge public to keep sharing tips in the missing man investigation
The search for missing Catawba County man Claude Wayne Holsclaw, also known as 'Doc,' remains active as Brookford police investigate his disappearance. Brookford Police Chief Willie Armstrong stated officers are following leads and coordinating with law enforcement partners, while urging the public to share any information.
- 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.