But that lead has never led to any arrests, USA Today, In 2018, the family sued the Orlando Police Department in order to obtain the records pertaining to the case, the Orlando Sentinel. The family is hoping that by sharing these photos with the public, someone will come forward with information. The 24-year-old simply vanished and no one has ever been arrested. Jervis is a national correspondent for USA TODAY. At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. 2. Another clue in the case involves a CCTV video of an individual exiting Kesse'scar before it was recovered by authorities. And no oneknows where she is.". Few clues were discovered when Jennifer Kesse disappeared almost 15 years ago, but her father now says that new images of her abandoned Chevrolet Malibu indicate that she may have been attacked before going missing. Gurd said his wife briefly worked with Kesse's mother. Can I move it forward and make people aware of it and encourage someone to come forward that allows law enforcement to solve this case? I will take her any way I can get her., Anyone with information related to Kesses disappearance is urged to contact the Orlando Police Department at 321-235-5300 or the Central Florida Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS. Is it the kidnapper? Gurd, a fifth-grade teacher in Tampa, and his partner Scott Jamison, a college athletics teacher in Gainesville, regularly meet in Orlando to investigate potential leads, Gurd said. WebA young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. Jennifer Kesse has been missing for 17 years: Her family hasn't stopped the search Her family has renewed hope after investigators with the FDLE joined the search. Her familys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the bottom of lakes and from Mexico to No, other than her statements.". Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. Another clue in the case involves a CCTV video of an individual exiting Kesse'scar before it was recovered by authorities. Jennifer Kesse's parents plead for information on the 10th anniversary of her disappearance. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "You see it on the comments pages, 'This is the first time I've seen this case,'" he said. Erik joined the News 6 News Team in 2003 days after the tragic loss of space shuttle Columbia. And anyone with a decent microphone and Internet access could start one. Gurd said if the woman is telling the truth, it would mean Kesse, not just her car, was at Huntington on the Green. Kudos to 'Unconcluded' thus far.". previously reported that no signs of a struggle were evident. Monday marks 16 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared. I don't claim to be. January 25, 2018OPD Announces Enhanced Focus in Jennifer Kesse Disappearance CaseCity of OrlandoGovernment Website. With fingertips and all, Drew Kesse said. "The woman we talked to believes she saw Jennifer on Jan. 24, which was the day before she ended up being in the news," Gurd said. Gurd says their approach helps grow their audience and most importantly keep people talking about the long-missing woman. We rely on tips and information from the public in solving many crimes, sowe always want to hear any tips anyone may have, she said. Jennifer Kesse, 24, disappeared from Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 24, 2006. An OPD spokesperson said Sprague looks into every lead she receives from Gurd and has weekly conversations with Kesse's parents, Drew and Joyce. Two days later, her black Chevy Malibu was found at an apartment complex in a high-crime area of Orlando, about a mile from her condo. When detectives reviewed surveillance video from the complex where Jennifer' Kesse's car was discovered, they saw a person parking her car. Jennifer Kesse was first reported missing on January 24, 2006. "It looked like someone was thrown down on the top of the hood arms spread out and then dragged back almost like off the hood to the point where you can almost see fingers scribbling down the hood," the father of Jennifer Kesse, who vanished without a trace in 2006, said. He had never heard of the Kesse case until his wife told him about it. Kesse was a graduate of Gaither High School in Tampa. Seventeen heart-shaped balloons were left at the Mosaic at Millenia complex where Kesse was last seen on January 24, 2006. January 25, 2018OPD Announces Enhanced Focus in Jennifer Kesse Disappearance CaseCity of OrlandoGovernment Website. When questioned about the vehicle, several residents confirmed it had been parked there for several days. The hosts of the "Unconcluded" podcast are investigating leads in the case of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse. Two days after Jennifer Kesse went missing, her black Chevy Malibu was found in another condo complex parking lot approximately 1 mile away from where she lived. We're talking with people, we're not talking at people. The case centers on Jennifer Kesse, who disappeared on January 24, 2006, when she didnt show up for work. Seventeen years ago, Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando in a high-profile case that made national news. They spent the last 18 months pouring over every detail with a fine-tooth comb with their private investigator. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. WebJennifer Joyce Kesse (born May 20, 1981) is an American woman from Orlando, Florida, who has been missing since January 23, 2006. Also making people aware that it's still unsolved, 11 years later.". Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. "You can kind of form a community around it," he said. The woman said Kesse was walking with a man. We dont have an alternative, really, her mother Joyce Kesse, told the newspaper. Its unclear if the purported marks in the hood of Kesses car wereoverlooked by investigators following the initial police report. WebA young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. Jennifer Kesse has been missing for 17 years: Her family hasn't stopped the search Her family has renewed hope after investigators with the FDLE joined the search. Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. "Previously, only her car was known to be at this location, so if we can somehow place her at this location obviously it'll open up other avenues in this investigation," Gurd said. So far, Gurd and Jamison haveproduced six episodes and several other smaller broadcasts. disappeared almost 15 years ago, but her father now says that new images of her abandoned Chevrolet Malibu indicate that she may have been attacked before going missing. Thats been a success in our book.. Jennifer Kesse's family was back in court Thursday after suing the Orlando Police Department in an attempt to obtain records of their missing daughter's case. "I listen to all of them as soon as they come out. 3. January 24, 202115 years since Jennifer Kesse went missing, the familys investigating what happened to her and hope to have answers this yearABC 7 / WWSB / My Sun CoastNews Outlet. The hosts of the "Unconcluded" podcast are investigating leads in the case of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse. Its unclear if the purported marks in the hood of Kesses car wereoverlooked by investigators following the initial police report. More Videos A young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. Seventeen years ago, Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando in a high-profile case that made national news. Orlando Police detectives have not been able to find a suspect, but they do think Kesse was abducted. "In this particular case, we found a lot of information she gave to be credible. Gurd said he hopes airing the possible sightings will encourage others with information to come forward. Monday marks 16 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. "I'm not an investigator. Crime News is your destination for true crime stories from around the world, breaking crime news, and information about Oxygen's original true crime shows and documentaries. More than a decade later, Drew Kesse said investigators know little else. Speaking into a basic USB microphone attached to his laptop, Gurd discusses with his partner ideas, suggestions, and potential leads in the disappearance of Jennifer Kesse. Orlando Police spokeswoman Michelle Guido said detectives on the case have vetted more than 150 tips on the Jennifer Kesse case that have come in through the Crimeline number and have been in nearly weekly contact with the family. "I see this girl coming to me, 'Hi ya' doing' [she says], she was with a guy, and the guy brushed her off," said the woman in the podcast. "We don't want to air something on the podcast that's going to add to the misinformation that's already out there," Gurd said. "It's really about getting the community back involved.". "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. They say they don't make a profit from the operation, though they do have a page on a website where listeners can donate to their cause. It allows us to have some emotions behind it," Gurd said. His Facebook page at one point had more than 10,000 followers, but he shut it down when his family began receiving death threats, extortion claims and other sordid proposals, he said. Gurd also runs a Facebook group discussion page where people from all over the world discuss and debate the Kesse case all day, every day. Jennifer Kesse's family was back in court Thursday after suing the Orlando Police Department in an attempt to obtain records of their missing daughter's case. "What this podcast is doing is allowing people to be engaged. Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. UPDATES: Get news alerts and updates in the free FOX 13 News app. Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. And say there may be some benefit to that. "I'm not going to solve this case. Were trying to stir up interest in something that was trying to die off," he said. Kesse was 24 years old at the time of her disappearance. The woman said she reported the sighting to the Central Florida Crimeline number but never heard back from detectives until she appeared on Unconcluded. "I think the biggest revelation that we've come across is, and this is something I was completely not expecting when we started this, is how much information that's out there about her case is just completely wrong.". The case so intrigued Shaun Gurd, a Tampa-area elementary teacher who heard about it from his wife, that he recently decided to start a podcast, along with friend Scott Jamison, looking into the details of the disappearance. Kesses family says they are now convinced the image of the black Chevrolet sedan could hold the key to solving her disappearance. ORLANDO, Fla. - When FOX 13 last spoke with Jennifer Kesses father Drew in March 2019, he and his wife Joyce had just settled with the Orlando Police Department to receive their missing daughters case file, which was jam-packed with 16,000 pages of notes, videos and photos. I learn something new every day," Gurd said. Whether or not it's true, though, is not the point. Two days after Jennifer Kesse went missing, her black Chevy Malibu was found in another condo complex parking lot approximately 1 mile away from where she lived. An anonymous witness told Fox News she saw Kesses sedan swerving in traffic near an exit by the condo where she lived on the morning she was reported missing. Google searches taught him how to edit audio and submit the episodes to iTunes. When his classes begin again in the fall, hell limit that work to nights and weekends. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of How is that?". Those with information about Kesse's case can call the Orlando Police Department at 321-235-5300. cdoornbos@orlandosentinel.com, 407-650-6931 or @CaitlinDoornbos. Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. In Gurd's most recent podcast, Episode 7, he played a phone interview with a woman who he and his partner believe lived at Huntington at the time when Kesse's car was abandoned. Get an all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! Jennifer Kesse's parents plead for information on the 10th anniversary of her disappearance. 2. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according toWKMG. Kesse was reported missing on Jan. 24, 2006, after failing to show up to her job as a financial analyst. Tuesday marked 17 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando. Kesse was 24 years old at the time of her disappearance. "I don't expect to be the guy from 'NCIS' who digs up some clue and points the finger at somebody," Jamison said. In three months, "Unconcluded" has averaged about 175,000 unique downloads per month and nearly 1,400 people are members of a Facebook discussion page about the podcast. At approximately 8 a.m. on Thursday, January 26, a resident of the Huntington on the Green condominium complex reported they found Jennifer Kesse's car in a visitor's spot in the parking lot. Jennifer Kesse's family was back in court Thursday after suing the Orlando Police Department in an attempt to obtain records of their missing daughter's case. An unknown person was later seen on surveillance video parking Kesse's car at an apartment complex about a mile away.