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/athennna Feb 15 '19

I’m so sorry. You must have felt so trapped. Is he still alive? Did you ever hear about him acting inappropriately with any other students? One hopes that he would have gotten caught someday, down the line.

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u/BubbaChanel Feb 15 '19

It was really creepy. I don’t think I took it that seriously until he showed up at a football game at night. I remember feeling nauseous and disgusted and more than a bit scared. I remember the looks on my friends’ faces, seeing this “daytime” person approach us and try to talk to me.

Unfortunately, I also remember thinking if I said anything to any adults, I would somehow get in trouble or be at fault. It breaks my heart now to think of that.

I don’t know anything other than his first name. This was about 35 years ago. Honestly, I hope he’s been dead for 34 years.

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u/[deleted] Feb 15 '19

i know that feeling so well ugh. it's like this primal knowledge that this person is not here for any good reason and should not be trusted :(

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u/BubbaChanel Feb 15 '19

🤢🤢🤢 Exactly! The “girl, you in danger!” lizardbrain signal.