About this episode

The episode discusses the mysterious disappearance of nine-year-old Asha Degree on Valentine's Day 2000 and the ongoing questions surrounding her case.

Nine year old Asha Degree left her North Carolina home in the early morning hours of Valentine’s Day 2000 and began walking alone along Highway 18. Multiple drivers reported seeing her before she disappeared into the darkness. Months later, her backpack was discovered buried miles away, containing items that raised more questions than answers. Why would a child leave home in the middle of the night, and who encountered her on that road? More than two decades later, her case remains unsolved. If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow The Final Hours to never miss a case! For ad-free listening and early access subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. The Final Hours is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios. 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals including Clues, Crime House 24/7, Crimes Of…, Serial Killers & Murderous Minds, Murder True Crime Stories and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow us on Social Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousestudios The Final Hours is hosted by Sarah Turney & Kourtney Nichole Instagram: @saraheturney | @crimewithkourt…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sarah Turney, Kourtney Nichole

Topics covered

• disappearance
• unsolved case
• true crime
• missing child
• Asha Degree

Keywords

• Asha Degree
• disappearance
• North Carolina
• true crime
• unsolved case
• missing child
• Valentine's Day

Mentioned in this episode

Places: North Carolina

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