Crime Junkie UPDATE: Asha Degree
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Feb 26, 2025 
Join investigative journalist Delia D’Ambra as she reopens the haunting case of nine-year-old Asha Degree, who vanished in 2000 from North Carolina. Delia shares the alarming new evidence surfacing, including DNA connections and a mysterious AMC Rambler linked to Asha's disappearance. They delve into the emotional weight of text messages from Asha's family, raising chilling questions about potential suspects. Hear how the community has grappled with this enduring mystery and the hope of finally uncovering the truth.
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Asha's Disappearance
- Asha Degree, 9, vanished from her Shelby, NC, home on Valentine's Day 2000.
- The doors were locked, some belongings missing, and she was seen walking on Highway 18.
The 911 Call and Initial Response
- The Degree family called 911 at 6:30 a.m. after discovering Asha missing from her shared bedroom.
- Police responded, initiating a search with scent dogs and deputies.
Early Investigation
- The initial investigation found no signs of forced entry, and Asha's backpack and shoes were missing.
- Asha was reportedly shy, afraid of the dark, and unlikely to wander off, raising questions.