NC NC - Asha Degree, 9, Shelby, 14 Feb 2000 #2

[Sweetluv]

Warrants were based on PHYSICAL evidence.... the found bookbag or it's contents maybe (?)

 

[sunflowermomma]

Does this mean that hypothetically, the police could have found DNA on the buried items, then identified a suspect in an unknown way, confirmed the DNA somehow, then got a search warrant based on a DNA match?

They would only be able to search with probable cause like a DNA match, correct?

 

[Sweetluv]

IMO, that would make sense. DNA or fingerprint...hair or fiber..

 

[Mysteries1974]

Does this mean that hypothetically, the police could have found DNA on the buried items, then identified a suspect in an unknown way, confirmed the DNA somehow, then got a search warrant based on a DNA match?

They would only be able to search with probable cause like a DNA match, correct?

It’s quite possible they did find trace evidence on the backpack or its contents when it was recovered in 2001. It was wrapped in garbage bags and was found a year later as opposed to longer. They probably kept the sample of whatever they found stored away until the technology behind DNA advanced. This has happened in various cases that were solved using DNA over the last few years.

In the Gilgo Beach murder case which is local to me, they found the killer because he left his and his wife’s DNA on the victims remains and hairs on the body that would link him to the murder victims. Could totally see them retesting old evidence in the Degree case and actually finding a viable lead

 

[lilythistle]

Good to see official confirmation that it is related! I hope something comes of it.

 

[Zapoleon]

Not much has been mentioned regarding the pic. of this UID girl which was found with the books etc., did i miss something new about her?
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No, I don't think there is anything new about that girl. With all the crazy rumors flying around since the news of the search there was claims she had been identified, but seems like this was just false info.

 

[T rex]

Warrants were based on PHYSICAL evidence.... the found bookbag or it's contents maybe (?)

I've always thought that placing items in the bag that didn't belong to Asha was a huge mistake by the perp. They obviously thought these things belonged to her but they were wrong, that could very well be it. We also have to remember there could have been other things in the bag that we weren't made aware of.

 

[Zapoleon]

Warrants were based on PHYSICAL evidence.... the found bookbag or it's contents maybe (?)

Probably. In stark contrast to lots of other missing person cases where they vanish with little to nothing to work with, whoever was involved here handled the bag and its contents in some capacity before of course dumping it. So good chance they left behind DNA or something.

 

[DS2021]

https://www.facebook.com/100063727265909/posts/1017681927032707

>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TEDDY, MEEKINS & TALBERT 1219 FALLSTON ROAD SHELBY, N.C. 228150 Contact: David Teddy 704-487-1234 dteddy@tmtlawyers.com

>Shelby, NC – Roy Lee Dedmon’s lawyer to hold press conference at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024 regarding the disappearance of Asha Degree

>On September 9, 2024, detectives with the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department, along with other State and Federal law enforcement officers executed a series of search warrants in connection with the disappearance of Asha Degree. One of the search warrants was executed at the home of 80-year-old Roy Lee Dedmon of 621 Cherryville Road, Shelby, North Carolina. Mr. Dedmon has been interviewed by law enforcement authorities and has denied any involvement in the disappearance of Asha Degree. Mr. Dedmon has also denied having any information concerning the disappearance of Asha Degree.

>At 5:30 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024, Mr. Dedmon’s attorney, David Teddy will hold a press conference at the law offices of Teddy, Meekins & Talbert to dispel a number of false rumors that have been circulating in the community regarding the facts and circumstances leading up to the search of 621 Cherryville Road, Shelby N.C. 28150.

 

[annierb]

https://www.facebook.com/100063727265909/posts/1017681927032707

>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TEDDY, MEEKINS & TALBERT 1219 FALLSTON ROAD SHELBY, N.C. 228150 Contact: David Teddy 704-487-1234 dteddy@tmtlawyers.com

>Shelby, NC – Roy Lee Dedmon’s lawyer to hold press conference at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024 regarding the disappearance of Asha Degree

>On September 9, 2024, detectives with the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department, along with other State and Federal law enforcement officers executed a series of search warrants in connection with the disappearance of Asha Degree. One of the search warrants was executed at the home of 80-year-old Roy Lee Dedmon of 621 Cherryville Road, Shelby, North Carolina. Mr. Dedmon has been interviewed by law enforcement authorities and has denied any involvement in the disappearance of Asha Degree. Mr. Dedmon has also denied having any information concerning the disappearance of Asha Degree.

>At 5:30 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024, Mr. Dedmon’s attorney, David Teddy will hold a press conference at the law offices of Teddy, Meekins & Talbert to dispel a number of false rumors that have been circulating in the community regarding the facts and circumstances leading up to the search of 621 Cherryville Road, Shelby N.C. 28150.

It will be live on facebook

 

[Palisades]

https://www.facebook.com/100063727265909/posts/1017681927032707

>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: TEDDY, MEEKINS & TALBERT 1219 FALLSTON ROAD SHELBY, N.C. 228150 Contact: David Teddy 704-487-1234 dteddy@tmtlawyers.com

>Shelby, NC – Roy Lee Dedmon’s lawyer to hold press conference at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024 regarding the disappearance of Asha Degree

>On September 9, 2024, detectives with the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Department, along with other State and Federal law enforcement officers executed a series of search warrants in connection with the disappearance of Asha Degree. One of the search warrants was executed at the home of 80-year-old Roy Lee Dedmon of 621 Cherryville Road, Shelby, North Carolina. Mr. Dedmon has been interviewed by law enforcement authorities and has denied any involvement in the disappearance of Asha Degree. Mr. Dedmon has also denied having any information concerning the disappearance of Asha Degree.

>At 5:30 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2024, Mr. Dedmon’s attorney, David Teddy will hold a press conference at the law offices of Teddy, Meekins & Talbert to dispel a number of false rumors that have been circulating in the community regarding the facts and circumstances leading up to the search of 621 Cherryville Road, Shelby N.C. 28150.

That seems...unusual.

 

[MachoFantastico]

Whilst I agree it's unusual, given all the rumours swirling about maybe they want to clear some matters up. But it might do the exact opposite, especially speaking before LE.

 

[Palisades]

Just finished watching, I tuned in late.

Live stream: Attorney of Cleveland County man involved in FBI raid to speak amid Asha Degree update

The attorney of a man whose Cleveland County home was raided by FBI delivered remarks amid major case update.

www.wbtv.com

ETA: News YouTube link to presser

• The attorney refused to answer questions about the ownership of the green car.
• Roy Lee Dedmon went to the police station for questioning. During that time the warrant was executed on his property.
• Attorney was asked details about the properties searched and it was clear he did not know the address of the second property.
• There was a question about a nursing home being searched. That nursing home is in another county/city. The attorney did not confirm a search.

ETA: I wonder if a POI will end up being connected to Roy, but not Roy himself.

 

[Mysteries1974]

Just finished watching, I tuned in late.

Live stream: Attorney of Cleveland County man involved in FBI raid to speak amid Asha Degree update

The attorney of a man whose Cleveland County home was raided by FBI delivered remarks amid major case update.

www.wbtv.com

• The attorney refused to answer questions about the ownership of the green car.
• Roy Lee Dedmon went to the police station for questioning. During that time the warrant was executed on his property.
• Attorney was asked details about the properties searched and it was clear he did not know the address of the second property.
• There was a question about a nursing home being searched. That nursing home is in another county/city. The attorney did not confirm a search.

ETA: I wonder if a POI will end up being connected to Roy, but not Roy himself.

I believe it. Someone connected to him, like a family member. It’s quite possible the POI used one of his properties for the crime

 

[DS2021]

Dbm

 

[Palisades]

Just finished watching, I tuned in late.

Live stream: Attorney of Cleveland County man involved in FBI raid to speak amid Asha Degree update

The attorney of a man whose Cleveland County home was raided by FBI delivered remarks amid major case update.

www.wbtv.com

ETA: News YouTube link to presser

• The attorney refused to answer questions about the ownership of the green car.
• Roy Lee Dedmon went to the police station for questioning. During that time the warrant was executed on his property.
• Attorney was asked details about the properties searched and it was clear he did not know the address of the second property.
• There was a question about a nursing home being searched. That nursing home is in another county/city. The attorney did not confirm a search.

ETA: I wonder if a POI will end up being connected to Roy, but not Roy himself.

Watched the beginning.

• Attorney thinks search warrant will be made public soon.
• Attorney says things may become clear if this happens. A person named in the search warrant, who is decreased, will be 'linked to Asha's disappearance." "Tenuous" connection of this person to Dedmon family.
• Will not say if Dedmon was told by police they he is a suspect.

MOO as to what the attorney is hinting at next: it is possible the answers to Asha's disappearance went to some one's grave. If the affidavit is released, there will be more public speculation. He said will not be making comment after the warrant is released.