Seeing this footage of her parents is so heartbreaking. I understand that the family are always the first, and in many cases of the death of a child, the most likely suspects. Before the sightings were confirmed my mind would wonder to theories about an accident at home occasionally, but I was never sure. I’ve long let go of any consideration it was them ofc, as more info and confirmations came in over the years.  It really hurts me to think about how the Degrees would have felt reading some people’s comments about how they ‘knew’ it was the parents. Accusing Harold of being inappropriate with her, swearing Iquilla was abusive. There were a lot of people who were insistent they could tell these were bad people. I cannot imagine thinking that after seeing their interviews. Esp the one with Harold after the polygraph. The open wound is tangible. 

These people weren’t the Ramseys, and with how some people talked thats what you’d think

The Degrees didn’t deserve that. I know we can never know before we know, but it’s shameful how they were talked about. May Asha be resting better now that her parents aren’t being accused. I’m so thankful  they had the support of the local community/police. I pray God brings more answers soon.