The Last Known Moment EP3: The Disappearance of Asha Degree

On Valentine's Day 2000, nine-year-old Asha Degree packed a bag in the middle of the night and walked out into a midnight rainstorm in Shelby, North Carolina. She was terrified of the dark. She had never disobeyed. She was never seen again.In this episode of The Last Known Moment, we break down everything we know about Asha's disappearance — the witnesses who spotted her alone on Highway 18, the backpack discovered 26 miles from home buried inside a trash bag, and the DNA evidence that — more than two decades later — pointed investigators toward a Cleveland County family and changed the course of the case.We also cover:• The 2019 homicide reclassification• The September 2024 search warrants and the Dedmon family• Unsealed warrant documents and a witness account of an   alleged confession• The $100,000 reward currently active in this case• What still doesn't add up — and why this case is far   from overAsha Degree would have turned 35 years old on August 5, 2025. Her family has never stopped searching for answers.If you have information about Asha's disappearance, contact the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office tip line:📞 (704) 484-6355⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses the disappearance and suspected homicide of a child, DNA evidence, alleged criminal conduct, and details of an active law enforcement investigation.---🎙️ The Last Known Moment is an independent true crime podcast from NaturalQueen77 TV, focused on the cases of Black and Indigenous women and girls whose stories deserve to be told.New episodes drop every Tuesday.🌐 naturalqueen77tv.blog📸 Instagram: @NaturalQueen77TV🐦 X: @NaturalQueen77TV🎵 TikTok: @NaturalQueen77TVAll information sourced from credible news outlets, law enforcement statements, and court documents. Nothing in this episode constitutes legal accusation.© NaturalQueen77 TV. All rights reserved.This podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. The content presented is based on publicly available information, news reports, court documents, and other open sources. Some details may be dramatized or condensed for narrative clarity. The views and opinions expressed are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the positions of law enforcement agencies, legal professionals, or the families of victims mentioned.We approach every case with respect for the victims and their loved ones. If you have information related to any case discussed on this show, please contact your local law enforcement.Subscribe to NaturalQueen77 TV for new episodes. Follow us on social media for updates, case discussions, and community conversations.