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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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.
Witness Sightings
- Asha was seen by a motorist on Highway 18 around 3:30 a.m., dressed in day clothes, not her nightgown.
- A truck driver saw her later and she ran into the woods; these are the last known sightings.
Discovery of Belongings
- Days later, items possibly belonging to Asha, including a hair bow, marker, and candy wrappers, were found.
- In 2001, a buried book bag containing her name, a book, and a t-shirt were discovered miles away.