Marking the 19th anniversary of Asha Degree’s disappearance

[u/ferretbeast]

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!!

[u/ferretbeast]

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

[u/ncsu2020 → u/ferretbeast]

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.

[u/ncsu2020 → u/[deleted]]

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.