If you’ve listened to true crime for more than five minutes, you’ve heard both titles used — sometimes interchangeably — and that’s where a lot of confusion starts. In this episode, we break down the real differences between medical examiners and coroners, how each role developed, and why who handles a death investigation can shape everything that follows.

Roy was last seen on 23 April 1968, walking home from school after trying to hitch a ride to save on bus fare so he could buy a new bicycle.

Three days later, his body was found in woodland near Cherkley Court, near Mickleham, having been strangled and sexually assaulted — a crime that remained unsolved for more than 30 years.

In February 2000, nine-year-old Asha Degree disappeared from her home in Shelby, North Carolina.

For more than two decades, her case has remained one of the most haunting unsolved missing child investigations in North America.

In this episode, we revisit Asha’s story — who she was, what happened the night she vanished, and why investigators now believe meaningful progress may finally be happening.

While many questions remain, recent developments have renewed hope that answers could be closer than ever.

This video focuses on the known facts, the timeline of events, and the lasting impact Asha’s disappearance has had on her family, her community, and the broader conversation around missing children cases.

As always, this channel is committed to respectful, victim-centred storytelling.

If you have followed Asha’s case over the years, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.