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Asha Jaquilla Degree
Asha Jaquilla Degree is listed as a missing person by the FBI; last known in Shelby, North Carolina on 14 February 2000. This is a search for a person at risk, not a criminal notice.
She is described as 1.37 m tall, weighing about 27 kg, with brown eyes and black hair. Born on 5 August 1990 in Shelby, North Carolina, she would now be 36.
Incident
Shelby, North Carolina · 14 February 2000
Reward
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for Asha Degree's disappearance.
Case details, as published by FBI
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 am. At 4:00 am, she was seen by drivers walking along North Carolina Highway 18 in Shelby, North Carolina. She was reported missing by her parents by 6:30 am. 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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If you can help
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