ASHA JAQUILLA DEGREE
Current age (if alive)
35
Gender
female
Nationality
Shelby, North Carolina
Date of case
2/14/2000
Country
United States
State / Province
North Carolina
City
Shelby
Physical Description
Height
137 cm
Weight
27 kg
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Ethnicity
Black
Additional Photos
Details
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.
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.
Last updated: 5/30/2026