We asked the BuzzFeed Community to share unsolved mysteries that continue to captivate their minds. The response was overwhelming, prompting us to bring you part five of these chilling and perplexing stories. Please be advised that the content ahead contains disturbing and graphic details, including mentions of murder.
1. The Disappearance of Asha Degree
On February 14, 2000, nine-year-old Asha Degree vanished from her home in Shelby, North Carolina. She packed her book bag and left in the early morning for unknown reasons. Several motorists reported seeing her walking down NC Highway 18, but when one driver attempted to approach her, she fled into the woods and hasn’t been seen since. In 2001, her bag was discovered buried at a construction site, still packed and wrapped in a plastic bag. Despite this clue, there is no other information about what happened to Asha or her whereabouts.
2. The Overlooked Murder of Georgia Moses
In August 1997, 12-year-old Georgia Moses was brutally murdered in Santa Rosa, California. She had left a gas station with an unidentified man, and her decomposing body was found a week later off Highway 101. Despite the heinous nature of the crime, Georgia’s case received minimal press coverage, and her killer(s) have never been apprehended.
3. The Chilling Disappearance of Trevor Deely
Trevor Deely, a 22-year-old from Dublin, Ireland, was last seen on security camera footage walking home at approximately 4 a.m. on December 8, 2000. The video surveillance shows him being followed by a figure dressed in black. He vanished without a trace, leaving behind a haunting recording. Those aware of his story hope that justice will be served if foul play was involved.
4. The Mysterious Murder of David Grubbs
In Ashland, Oregon, 23-year-old David Grubbs was brutally murdered with an edged weapon on November 19, 2011, while returning home from work. The case remains open and active, yet little attention has been given to the unsolved murder. This lack of progress is distressing to those who knew and loved David.
5. The Strange Disappearance of Summer Wells
Five-year-old Summer Wells went missing from her home in Rogersville, Tennessee, in June 2021. While it seems likely that her family may have been involved, there is no concrete evidence to support this theory. Summer’s parents maintain that she was kidnapped, and no witnesses saw anyone on the property at the time of her disappearance.
6. The Unsolved Case of Cindy Song
On Halloween night in 2001, 23-year-old Cindy Song disappeared from Penn State. She attended a party dressed as a bunny and was last seen by friends who dropped her off at her apartment complex. Since that night, there have been no sightings or leads in her case, leaving her loved ones with unanswered questions.
7. The Suspicious Disappearance of William Tyrrell
Three-year-old William Tyrrell went missing from New South Wales, Australia, in September 2014 while playing at his foster grandmother’s home. Detectives have been investigating allegations that a deadly accident occurred at the house, resulting in William’s body being disposed of by his foster mother. However, the woman, now 58 years old, denies any involvement in the disappearance.
8. The Bizarre Disappearance of Felicia Martin Cochran
In 1992, Felicia Martin Cochran went missing after going to get her hair done in Birmingham, Alabama. Reports suggest that she was seen arguing with someone, possibly her estranged husband, in the salon parking lot. She got into her car with this person and was never seen or heard from again. Her burned-out vehicle was discovered 55 miles away from Birmingham in Talladega County. Despite the domestic violence incident between Felicia and her husband prior to her disappearance, he was not considered a person of interest.
9. The Inexplicable Story of Michelle Wedge
On July 2, 1975, seven-year-old Michelle Wedge disappeared while riding her bike near her home in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada. Her bike was found near the last place she was seen, triggering searches and curfews for all individuals under the age of 16. Over the years, rumors of a plot to cover up her death involving a prominent drunken citizen hitting her with a car and law enforcement covering it up have surfaced. However, no substantial leads or information have emerged, leaving her case shrouded in mystery.
10. The Disappearance and Believed Murder of Susan Cox Powell
Susan Cox Powell went missing in 2009 in West Valley City, Utah. Her husband, Joshua, was named a person of interest in her disappearance. In 2012, Joshua killed their two sons, Charles and Braden, before taking his own life. Susan’s body has never been found, leaving her loved ones desperate for answers. The podcast “The Cold” delves into this haunting case.
These are just a few of the unsolved mysteries that continue to haunt and intrigue individuals around the world. The lack of resolution in these cases leaves loved ones and communities grappling with unanswered questions, desperately seeking closure.
