The Disappearance of Asha Degree

In the early morning hours of February 14, 2000, nine-year-old Asha Degree disappeared from her home in Shelby, North Carolina.Witnesses reported seeing a young girl walking alone along Highway 18 in the middle of a storm. Days later, searchers found possible traces of her. Months later, her backpack surfaced buried miles away. And for years, the case seemed frozen in time.But more than two decades later, investigators announced new evidence, new searches, and a direction nobody expected.Today we’re breaking down the timeline, from the night Asha vanished to the most recent developments in one of North Carolina’s most talked-about missing person cases, Shelbys Sweetheart. 🎧 Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast hosted by Alejandra and her husband Tom. Each week, storyteller and spooky enthusiast Ale unpacks some of the most haunting cases she’s researched, dragging her husband along for the ride, whether he’s ready for it or not. He’s hearing it all for the first time… just like you.New here? Subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen.Your guides through the strange, the sinister, and the spooky…For photos of todays episode visit our social handles or our website to learn more.Join us each week as we delve into the world where mystery meets the macabre: Instagram: @macabremondayspodcast Facebook: Macabre Mondays Podcast YouTube: @macabremondayspodcast TikTok: @macabremondayspodcast X: @macabremondays_ 📬 Want to give us a scare? Email us at: [email protected] listed on our site!Disclaimer: Macabre Mondays is a true crime and paranormal podcast created for informational and entertainment purposes only. All information discussed in this episode has been compiled from publicly available sources, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee that every detail is complete or free of error. The views and opinions expressed are those of the hosts and do not represent any law enforcement agency, court, or official organization. This content may include graphic descriptions of violence, which may not be suitable for all audiences. Listener and viewer discretion is advised. Macabre Mondays does not condone or glorify criminal behavior.