My name is Debbie Deckert and I am one of Terry Armstrong's siblings. You don’t know my sister, she was not a celebrity or public figure. About the only time anyone will see my sister’s name in the paper will be as a result of her brutal murder almost 3 years ago in Madison County, Norfolk Nebraska. Her body found by a hunter not far from Meadow Grove near the Yellowbanks State Recreation Area. The attack was so brutally heinous, that not even the family has been told the full extent of Terry’s injuries. To this date no one has been charged with my sister’s murder.

Time has not passed quickly as days and weeks turned into years, the grief has not subsided. Questions remain unanswered, and a brutal killer still walks the streets of an unknown town somewhere in America, harboring the kind of twisted rage that led him to kill Terry Armstrong and leave her tortured body on a deserted farmstead in rural Norfolk, Nebraska.

There were three “persons of interest” in my sister’s case. Two were named and the third remains unnamed. Photos of the two main persons of interest were never released to the public.

The first man, Terry’s live-in boyfriend Tim Randall, was charged with three previous counts of domestic violence shortly after Terry was murdered. He was sentenced to 180 days on those charges after her death.

The second man, Troy Voichoskie, was a friend of Randall’s. Although Terry’s blood was found on Voichoskie’s pickup on the day of Terry’s murder, and she was last seen driving with him, paint from his truck a broken post and a broken tail light from his truck were found at the crime scene but there was not enough evidence for an arrest. Voichoskie was charged with giving false information to investigators, and sentenced to 180 days in jail for that offense.

DNA found on Terry’s clothing was not a match for either Randall or Voichoskie, but investigators don’t rule out the possibility that this DNA could have come from a third party or someone other than her murderer. In an April, 2007 interview with Nebraska’s Norfolk Daily News, Jon Downey, an investigator for the Madison County Sheriff’s office, said there is a third person of interest, but declined to give details. In the meantime, Voichoskie has moved out of state.

Terry's family and friends struggle everyday to remember the beautiful and loving person Terry was, and we try to drive out the horrible thoughts and visions of how she died. Yet the brutality of Terry's death, and the knowledge that her killer is still out there, haunts our celebration of Terry's life. Terry was deserving of justice. Our family will not be at peace until we find it for her.

It was said that on that final, horrific day of Terry’s life, she was beaten by one man and killed by another. A double tragedy in a string of tragedies for a woman who hardly caught a break at all in her 48 years of life.

I wonder if the public and others will consider that the perpetrator may have killed before and may kill again. Do they understand that a murderer is walking free among us, and that his or her next victim could be your daughter, sister, mother or wife?

I realize that a significant amount of time has passed since my sister was murdered, it’s rapidly approaching three years and I’m asking for your assistance. The slightest bit of information, however insignificant it may appear could lead to an arrest and conviction. We need these people to come forward.

I'm calling all angels and asking can you help?

Anybody with any information about this crime may call Nebraska Crimestoppers anonymously at (402) 371-7300.

http://justiceforterry.com/

That made me cry... I hope they find the murderer. I will keep her in my prayers at night.

Wow Debbie, I am so sorry to hear about your brutal loss.

There are some people here (and some that I have recently asked to join as members) who maybe could put our heads together and see if we come up with anything substancial.

Of course there's no guaruntees... but we could try.

I have asked a close friend of mine to join; he is amazingly gifted. I will PM him.
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From me:

Is the third suspect possibly Bill? Do you have any information on who that third suspect might be? For some reason I'm hearing Bob. Please let me know if he's a suspect. If his DNA matches that on the clothes then I think you may have a good chance to link the rest together. I also sense some sort of cover up or someone withholding or helping someone so they don't get caught.

The boyfriend, ugh, serious issues. I believe he did do the killing. Sorry hun. I see serious brain issues. I know the "T"'s are prominent here; maybe Tony? I'm trying hun.

Sorry I can't be of more help. I'm fairly new with this.

I will meditate on this for you tonight. No Guarantees though. I could be totally wrong.

Much love to you, Jody

Okay I just finished reading the link you provided. What a beautiful soul. Okay...

Bob (Robert) and Tony are brother's right?

DNA is skin fragments?

What a beautiful person. I did see some brain issues. Both her and her boyfriend; horrible situation, like punishment.

I will keep trying but I'm sure boyfriend beat her practically to death; friend picked her up then picked up a third (Bill????); initially she thought to seek help but tricked and killed. I throat slash was the final blow and I'm sure the autopsy revealed a time diferent between the initial wounds and the throat slice that ultimately ended her life.

I also feel the police know more than they're telling you. I sense some hiding or "cover up"? Hmmmm, not sure why they would do that. Odd.

Is any of this making sense to you?

I will stop and see if anyone picke up on anything else... TANGE??

Take care and know you sister is with God.

Much love, Jody xo

Good job Debbie..
I can't imagine what you're going through but I'd just like to say.. good job in keeping the pressure up and I'm sure/hope it'll pay off.

Oh Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss and the horrible brutality that took your sister from you! I,m amazed by and respect your courage,strength and determination in seeking the truth and justice that your sister and all who love her deserve! I pray the monster(s) who did this evil will be caught soon! My heart goes out to you and your family!

I am sorry for you're loss I am even more sorry that the police seem to be inept at solving this case. From what I have read not much will be done and I am deeply sorry for that.

From what I read I would put my money on the boy friend and his friend a different form of justice should be sought after in this situation and any similar to it. Some times in more extrema cases the usual means of justice is not enough some times you must go beyond what normal justice will not go.

Any word back from Debbie yet??

Debbie, my best wishes to you and your family. It must be excruciating to lose a loved one in such awful circumstances and even worse to not know who did it. Even if learning the truth reveals the ugliest of explanations, an explanation cuts the torture of not knowing, the endless cycle of imagining what happened.

At this link, Investigator Downey points out that the DNA found on Terry's body may not that of her killer, the possible 'third' person of interest. It could be from an innocent acquantaince of hers. Maybe that depends on what DNA it was and where it was found. I wonder if any appeal for DNA testing of any or her friends or family has been launched to try to narrow down its origin?

This is weird though. Why are the Madison County police squirming all of a sudden? Are they stonewalled or stonewalling? Did the Justice For Terry site only last one week? What happened? If the site was sponsored by JaneDevin.com, which appears to have rubbed Madison County police the wrong way, was there any pressure applied to desist? I suppose you'd hardly be comfortable saying so if there was.

Good luck.

Wow, this is reallymind-boggling. I REALLY sensed some sort of "cover up" in my first post:

Look what I just found in your link:
"Downey insists that he has been available to answer questions all along, and he did in fact take a number of phone calls from Terry’s sister, Debbie Deckert.. However, his refusal to release any information “not already released” and Debbie’s goal of wanting broader exposure for her sister’s case seemed to collide, and Downey quickly went on the defensive, stubbornly refusing to cooperate with the Justice for Terry project, or with me as the family advocate. He even accused me of threatening to “sue the Sheriff’s department” and of being “hostile” when I complained that our access to public records was being thwarted. One of my letters to him said I that I hoped that we would not have to file a public records request through an attorney, as it would only add to the pile of burdens placed upon the family."

C O V E R U P!!!!!!


Hmmmm. I still have Bill pop's. I wonder if that was the guy's name who found her? OR, the possible third party. I think the DNA they found was skin tissue; but I haven't found what exactly they have.

I wish Debbie would come back and check on what we're doing here!!!!!

xo, Jody

I'm not sure but in America, if you suspect the police force is corrupt can't you call in the FBI? Isn't that their job?

I think that is truly horrific what happened to your dear sister. I've watched the John Walsh program "America's Most Wanted" and they believe that people who do violent crimes like this and are not caught are apt to do it again and again especially if it was a random killing. I think most of the public realizes that not only one murderer walks free among us but many murderers and imminent and potential murderers walk among us, not to mention child predators.

Gee, and they tell us not to be paranoid.

Best Wishes, I'll be praying that you come to some closure as far as finding the monster that did this. *hug*

Debbie I am very sorry for the loss of your sister I know how you feel. I lost my big sister back in 1975 it was a horrible death for her and her girlfriend who was with her. She just turned 16 yrs old. My prayer go out to you and your family I hope that She-ra and others can give you some hope and help on finding the monsters who did this. Dont give up on GOD he will keep you and your family close and that is what you need. PLEASE KEEP US UPDATED. GOD BLESS.

Okay I would like my wonderful friend Hindsight (who just joined because I asked him to) to look at this thread and see if he can pick up on anything.

You there hun??

XO, Jody

Where are you Hindsight?

I'm Jane, the author originally contacted by Debbie Deckert and asked to write on her sister's murder case. Unfortunately, Ms. Deckert decided to back out of the project she started on my site, which we called "Calling All Angels." She has, however, freely taken to using whole paragraphs from my articles to post in forums such as this. While my symapthies remain with the family, they have been tested and stretched by Deckert's callous disregard for the dozens of people, including myself, who spent nearly a month's time and effort on her behalf.

Still, the real victim in this case is Terry Armstrong. Victimized prior to her death by a prolific abuser, and afterwards by lack of care on the part of the community.

For those who have made comments regarding law enforcement's role in this case, you are most definitely on the right track. This case was bungled seven ways to Sunday, which is precisely why they have not wanted media involvement, and why they have refused to release any information. They don't wish their mistakes known, and they certainly don't want to be criticized. Even the smallest part of what's been released, though, points to grand-scale ineptness.

I will continue to follow this story as leads come to me. Next week, I will be interviewing one of the named POI's. He, and his family, say that he is innocent and they seem to have some information and documentation to back that claim. It will, I'm sure, be interesting.

If you would like to follow the story, my site is http://janedevin.com.

I will surely be back here -- I have read more interesting stories today than I have in quite some time. You have obviously put much care and thought into creating this forum.

Debbie I'm very very sorry for your loss, I wish that your sister's soul rests in peace, and I hope the killer gets a very very "warm" welcome ...................TO HELL!!!

Thank you Jane for keeping us posted. Did the name Bill strike you in any way? Also "cover up" screamed to me. I'm waiting on a friend to look at this and give his feeback as well.

Take care hun, Jody

No Bill's in the picture to date, She-ra, but cover-up? The research jury is still out, but the possibility is not out of reach.

What a sad story, I hope to God these people are found and held accountable. Rest assured they still have to face God for their actions.
I didn't get much information on this, no names or anything, but I do strongly feel the boyfriend is involved, although he did not take her life, he was there or close by. The person who did was not known to her. I saw a man, maybe aged 45/50, with a scruffy beard, a skip cap (baseball cap) which was cream and blue in colour, with dark scraggly hair under it, he wore a 'lumberjack' shirt, which was a deep red tartan type design, with a white t-shirt with writing on underneath it, the shirt was open. He has a pot belly. This man was stood infront of big lake, with lots of trees, I strongly feel that he goes there as mini-vacations, maybe once or twice a year, very much a loner. He either fishes here or hunts here, but definately does some kind of 'sport' such as fishing or hunting here.
I hope that is of some help to you sweetheart.

Much love, D

Thanks David . Please listen to this very carefully Debbie. Hindsight KNOWS what he's doing. xo, Jody

Debbie, I am sorry for your loss. This case screams cover-up to me too. Hope someone comes forward with info so you may finally have peace of mind.
Again, my condolences.

I wish I could help. How retched! I'm so sorry! Unfortunetly I have nothing to do with Nebraska. I will call upon angels in my prayers to assist. This reminds me why I think most men are not worth a damn.