Missing since February 14, 2000 · Shelby, North Carolina
Photograph and case data: official FBI listing.
| Missing since | February 14, 2000 |
|---|---|
| Last known location | Shelby, North Carolina |
| Age at disappearance | 9 |
| Sex | Female |
| Date of birth | August 5, 1990 |
| Hair | Black |
| Eyes | Brown |
| Height | 4'6" (at time of disappearance) |
| Weight | 60 pounds (at time of disappearance) |
| Investigating agencies | FBI Charlotte Field Office / Cleveland County Sheriff's Office |
| Source | FBI — Kidnappings & Missing Persons |
Asha Jaquilla Degree has been missing from her home in Shelby, North Carolina, since February 14, 2000. Family members last saw her asleep in her bedroom at approximately 2:30 a.m. At 4:00 a.m., she was seen by drivers walking along North Carolina Highway 18 in Shelby. She was reported missing by her parents by 6:30 a.m. More than a year later, Asha's book bag was discovered buried along North Carolina 18 in Burke County. FBI Charlotte is investigating in partnership with the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.
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