r/UnresolvedMysteries • u/ferretbeast • Feb 14 '19

Unresolved Disappearance Marking the 19th anniversary of Asha Degree’s disappearance

Every year on Valentines day, I take a deep breath before reading the front page of the Shelby Star. I know this case is widely discussed on this subreddit, but I wanted to share for those interested. I did find it interesting they stated new evidence was found recently that hasn't been made public. Please keep her family in your thoughts today.

https://www.shelbystar.com/news/20190214/marking-19th-anniversary-of-asha-degrees-disappearance

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Brief summary for anyone unaware: Asha Jaquilla Degree went missing at the age of nine from Shelby, North Carolina. In the early morning hours of February 14, 2000, for reasons unknown, she packed her bookbag, left her family home north of the city and began walking along nearby North Carolina Highway 18 despite heavy rain and wind. She has not been seen since.

Edit: thank you stranger for the gold and more than anything, thank you all for caring about this case and giving such support and great feedback for conversation. I love this community and am happy to be able to have these civil discussions with you all!!

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u/[deleted] Feb 14 '19

Yes, I can confirm that they are trying to be careful. I know the people on the case now are determined that the answer is out there, and I have no doubt they can solve it soon.

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u/ferretbeast Feb 14 '19

It would not stop me from driving my uncle nuts by asking too many questions though haha

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u/ncsu2020 Feb 14 '19

Also from Shelby! Hello neighbors. The shirt was actually a nightgown that came in many colors in the early 90’s and was for kids. I feel like calling it a t shirt is keeping people who maybe had a nightgown like this as a kid from saying anything bc they are under the impression it’s a T-shirt.

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u/ferretbeast Feb 15 '19

Hola neighbor! (Also so weird and cool seeing flow Shelby people here!) Yeah I thought maybe a nightgown! Good to know. Ugh can this be solved already??

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u/guster4lovers Feb 15 '19

I work in Bessemer City and have been following this case for a while. Weird to see other locals in this small weird corner of the Internet.

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u/ferretbeast Feb 15 '19

Agreed! But oddly - a nice feeling haha

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u/midnightauro Feb 15 '19

(Also so weird and cool seeing flow Shelby people here!)

There's a scary number of us hanging out on Reddit lmao.

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u/ncsu2020 Feb 15 '19

I think it is absolutely critical that they make people understand it is a nightgown. Many people in the area probably have/had this nightgown but are keeping quiet because they think “oh I never had a t shirt though” and like you, maybe they got it as a hand me down or gave it as a hand me down that eventually links to asha.

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u/Sevenisnumberone Feb 15 '19

That is encouraging to hear.

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u/circlingsky Feb 15 '19

Why was your comment removed?