“We’ve done everything in our power to find our child and bring her home,” Iquilla Degree, Asha’s mother, told WBTV. “Even though she is 30 now, she is still our child, still the 9-year-old little girl that left.”
According to investigators, Degree reportedly left her bedroom, presumably in the middle of the night, with her bookbag.
Degree’s parents, who had their 33rd wedding anniversary Sunday, believe there are still clues out there.
“This is worse than death because, at least with death, you have closure,” Iquilla Degree said. “You can go to a gravesite, or if you have the urn at home, but for us, we can’t mourn, we can’t give up. The only thing we got is hope.”
The FBI told WBTV they continue to discuss and investigate Degree’s disappearance.
“We are definitely still actively investigating the case,” said Shelly Lynch, with FBI Charlotte. “We continue to have regular meetings with investigators from FBI, Cleveland County, and the SBI. We are actively investigating, following leads, generating new ones, conducting interviews, utilizing new advancements in technology that didn’t exist before.”
‘Only thing we got is hope’: Family still seeking clues on 21st anniversary Asha Degree went missing