"Absolutely, awareness is truly the most important thing in a missing persons case.". Tuesday marked 17 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando. When Tampa fifth-grade teacher Shaun Gurd first learned of the 11-year-old Orlando missing persons case of Jennifer Kesse, he grew obsessed with cracking the case. Orlando Police detectives have not been able to find a suspect, but they do think Kesse was abducted. ORLANDO The disappearance of 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse has vexed investigators, friends and family members since she vanished from her Orlando condo more than 11 years ago. And no oneknows where she is.". Its unclear if the purported marks in the hood of Kesses car wereoverlooked by investigators following the initial police report. "A real-time investigation into the disappearance of Jennifer Kesse," is how Gurd describes it in his bi-monthly podcast. Besides reviving forgotten cases, the podcasts also often embolden witnesses who may have been hesitant to speak up immediately after the initial crime, he said. 2023 FOX Television Stations, Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of a violent struggle, Dive teams search lake following new tip on Jennifer Kesse, missing since 2006, Get news alerts and updates in the free FOX 13 News app, Watch: Fishermen spot sharks in huge feeding frenzy off Louisiana coast, One month ago, Harriet the eagle disappeared from her famous Florida nest, 3 Daughters head brewer killed in Skyway Bridge accident, company says, Tampa residents of mobile home park get more time to vacate after Hillsborough County contacts landlord, 3 shot, including 6-year-old girl, in Land OLakes home invasion, sheriff says, Tom Sizemore, 'Saving Private Ryan' Actor, Dies at 61 after suffering brain aneurysm, 8-year-old girl who performed solo wins big in cheer competition after team didn't show up, From Coconut Road to Moose Tracks, here's the scoop on how Publix creates its ice cream, North Port brush fire: Roads reopen after fire forces closures on I-75; schools evacuate as precaution. The podcast has also pointed out deficiencies in the investigation headed by Orlando Police. Kesse was reported missing Jan. 24, 2006, after she failed to show up for her job as a financial analyst in Ocoee. 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. 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. People who didnt know about Jennifer Kesse two months ago do now. 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. We really havent seen the general public involved in this type of cold case exploration before these podcasts, he said. Jennifer Kesse, 24, disappeared from Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 24, 2006. (Gurd)has brought this back to light in a way I cant, Drew Kesse said. "We need people to realize that she's a human being.". In his podcast, Gurd interviews a woman who claims she saw someone who lookslike Jennifer Kesse in the Tennessee jewelry store where she worked in the months after she went missing. 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. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. he said. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. When questioned about the vehicle, several residents confirmed it had been parked there for several days. 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UPDATES: Get news alerts and updates in the free FOX 13 News app. 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. Unconcluded is the latest in a series of true-crime podcasts that have exploded onto the podcast scene, drawing millions of listeners and spawningparallel investigations into often decades-old criminal cases. "It costs way more than anybody would think to do the investigations and travel," Gurd said. They'll also flesh out potential tips over the phone. Gurd and Jamison forward the information they discover to law enforcement, and don't have plans to stop anytime soon. Thats been a success in our book.. Google searches taught him how to edit audio and submit the episodes to iTunes. Kesse was a graduate of Gaither High School in Tampa. 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. Her familys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the bottom of lakes and from Mexico to 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. "The photos look suspicious and show what appears to be a hand mark going across the hood," private investigator Mike Torretta told Fox News. Is it the kidnapper? Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according toWKMG. The case centers on Jennifer Kesse, who disappeared on January 24, 2006, when she didnt show up for work. "I sit at my kitchen table and record after my kids go to bed and I put my dogs away.". "I'm not going to solve this case. Anyone with information on this case can call the Orlando Police Department at 321-235-5300 if they wish to speak to a detective, or the Central Florida Crimeline at 800-423-TIPS, if they wish to remain anonymous. Seventeen heart-shaped balloons were left at the Mosaic at Millenia complex where Kesse was last seen on January 24, 2006. Gurd hopes and believes that eventually his podcast will reach someone key to the investigation who doesn't know Kesse is missing, didn't think a tip was important enough to report it to police or was previously afraid to come forward. Is it the kidnapper? Kesse was last seen at her Orlando condo near Mall at Millenia. 81 2017, 5:20 PM. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. I just got chills saying that., Jennifer Kesse disappeared on Jan. 24, 2006. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. 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. And say there may be some benefit to that. One of the first and most popular, Serial, began in 2014 with a look into the 1999 murder of an 18-year-old Baltimore high school student. ORLANDO The disappearance of 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse has vexed investigators, friends and family members since she vanished from her Orlando condo more than 11 years ago. Gurd said according to the statistics he receives, "Unconcluded" episodes are downloaded on average 450,000 times per month. The determined parents have since admitted they dont expect to find their daughter alive but insist they need answers to find any sense of closure. 81 2017, 5:20 PM. The hosts of the "Unconcluded" podcast are investigating leads in the case of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse. Kesse was reported missing on Jan. 24, 2006, after failing to show up to her job as a financial analyst. in a cold case involving a 24-year-old Florida business executive, who vanished in 2006, may indicate that a violent struggle unfolded before her disappearance, according to the womans family. The 24-year-old simply vanished and no one has ever been arrested. He estimates that the podcasts are reaching some 50,000 people per month. After the Tennessee jewelry store worker episode, police officials instructed dispatchers to route any callers wishing to speak to a detective on the Jennifer Kesse, or any other missing persons, casedirectly to the investigator in charge, she said. "We're still figuring it out.". Jennifer Kesse was last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. 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. The comments keep going on," he said. Jennifer Kesse was first reported missing on January 24, 2006. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. And anyone with a decent microphone and Internet access could start one. 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. Gurd said he hopes airing the possible sightings will encourage others with information to come forward. (Drew Kesse). Gurd says their approach helps grow their audience and most importantly keep people talking about the long-missing woman. We're talking with people, we're not talking at people. 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. Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. I will take her anyway I can get her.. It allows us to have some emotions behind it," Gurd said. The two are up-front about their qualifications or lack thereof. ORLANDO The disappearance of 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse has vexed investigators, friends and family members since she vanished from her Orlando condo more than 11 years ago. "I listen to all of them as soon as they come out. The 24-year-old simply vanished and no one has ever been arrested. The "engaging, smart and inquisitive" University of Central Florida graduate had just purchased her Mosaic at Millenia condo and was already making a higher salary than her father just two and a half years out of college, her father, Drew Kesse said. "It's grown way beyond what we expected,"Gurd said. Seventeen heart-shaped balloons were left at the Mosaic at Millenia complex where Kesse was last seen on January 24, 2006. Monday marks 16 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared. 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. The detective in charge of Jennifer Kesse's case was at a conference and unavailable to comment for this article. I learn something new every day," Gurd said. "As Shaun and Scott offer their information, we, as listeners, get to come here and all interact and offer suggestions," she said. Jennifer Kesse, 24, disappeared from Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 24, 2006. January 25, 2018OPD Announces Enhanced Focus in Jennifer Kesse Disappearance CaseCity of OrlandoGovernment Website. We dont plan on stopping anytime soon, Gurd said. Its been learn as we go, he said. Seventeen heart-shaped balloons were left at the Mosaic at Millenia complex where Kesse was last seen on January 24, 2006. 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. He started the podcast solely to bring Jennifer home. Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. Her familys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the bottom of lakes and from Mexico to When you see your podcast passing Katie Courics, its pretty interesting, Gurd, 35, said. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. Her familys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the bottom of lakes and from Mexico to I don't claim to be. The fact that Gurd lived just an hours drive from Orlando and he hadnt heard of Kesses case motivated him to start the podcast and raise awareness, he said. Copyright 2017 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. RELATED Dive teams search lake following new tip on Jennifer Kesse, missing since 2006, Were not in a direction of Jennifer yet, Drew Kesse said. Jervis is a national correspondent for USA TODAY. Since that day in 2006, he has been contactedby scores of people and private investigators offering to help solve the case, only to be led down wrong paths or given misleading tips. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. So far, Gurd and Jamison haveproduced six episodes and several other smaller broadcasts. It looked as though two people were fighting over the steering wheel.". WebA young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. Father Of Missing Florida Woman Discusses Tip In Case. 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. "It's really about the awareness, is really the point of the podcast, is the awareness. "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. When detectives reviewed surveillance video from the complex where Jennifer' Kesse's car was discovered, they saw a person parking her car. ", "I think it's going to possibly go viral if he [Gurd] can hit home in one more episode or side bar," Drew Kesse said. "I don't expect to be the guy from 'NCIS' who digs up some clue and points the finger at somebody," Jamison said. Tuesday marked 17 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando. Kesse was last seen at her Orlando condo near Mall at Millenia. The hosts of the "Unconcluded" podcast are investigating leads in the case of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse. And that would be a really good thing.. "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. Investigators also uncovered a previously unseen fingerprint belonging to the victim, as well as a large boot print near the gas pedal. ", Amy Shreve Jett, of Little Rock, Ark., said she'd never heard of Kesse's case before Gurd shared a trailer for the show with Facebook fans of another true crime podcast, "Up and Vanished.". 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. Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! But one series of photos caught their attention. 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. (Orlando Sentinel/Orlando Sentinel). 3. 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. 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. How is that?". "You see it on the comments pages, 'This is the first time I've seen this case,'" he said. But he plans to continue broadcasting clues and theories in the Jennifer Kesse case for as long as it takes, he 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. The podcasts often revolve around older cases and stimulate public involvement in solving crimes in ways not seen before, said Stephen Holmes, associate professor of criminal justice at the University of Central Florida, who has studied the Kesse case. Drew Kesse says a part of the settlement required the police department to hand over all of the files over a four-month period. She had a successful career, boyfriend and plush condo. After hearing about the case from his wife last year, Gurd said he couldnt stop thinking about Kesses disappearance. It was an instant cultural phenomenon, becoming the fastest podcast to reach 5 million downloads in iTunes history. Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of Gurd and Jamison have produced six episodes and five bonus commentary featurettes so far in the podcast. But he wants closure in the case, in any form that may take. They can be found at unconcluded.com and on popular audio platforms such as iTunes, Spotify and iHeart Radio. "There is a huge true crime community out there," Jamison said. "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," Drew Kessetold Fox News. "It's really about getting the community back involved.". More Videos "The car was moving erratically," the witness told Fox News. Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of a violent struggle. Jennifer Kesse's parents plead for information on the 10th anniversary of her disappearance. An unknown person was later seen on surveillance video parking Kesse's car at an apartment complex about a mile away. Another clue in the case involves a CCTV video of an individual exiting Kesse'scar before it was recovered by authorities. "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," Drew Kesse, Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according to, pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the. "Shes still someones daughter and someone's sister. Its a new phenomenon.. "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.". Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. Erik von Ancken anchors and reports for WKMG-TV News 6 (CBS) in Orlando and is a two-time Emmy award-winning journalist in the prestigious and coveted "On-Camera Talent" categories for both anchoring and reporting. 2. When detectives reviewed surveillance video from the complex where Jennifer' Kesse's car was discovered, they saw a person parking her car. 3. Monday marks 16 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared. Kesse was last seen at her Orlando condo near Mall at Millenia. January 25, 2018OPD Announces Enhanced Focus in Jennifer Kesse Disappearance CaseCity of OrlandoGovernment Website. "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. Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. Police later found her car parked at another condominium complex a mile away and grainy surveillance video captured the image of a person leaving the car and walking way. Jennifer needs to come home, Drew Kesse told USA Today. Herfamilys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to thebottom of lakes and from Mexico to Russia, according to Fox News. The case centers on Jennifer Kesse, who disappeared on January 24, 2006, when she didnt show up for work. Gurd said his wife briefly worked with Kesse's mother. Seventeen years ago, Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando in a high-profile case that made national news. The episodes explore the case, interviewing family and witnesses and correcting misinformation along the way. More than a decade later, Drew Kesse said investigators know little else. "How have we not progressed in 11 years to at least a direction?" When detectives reviewed surveillance video from the complex where Jennifer' Kesse's car was discovered, they saw a person parking her car. An OPD spokesperson said Sprague looks into every lead she receives from Gurd and has weekly conversations with Kesse's parents, Drew and Joyce. Unless someone just steps up and says, enough is enough. Monday marks 16 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared. The Unconcluded podcast can be found on iTunes, or at unconcluded.com. For example, in a recent episode, Gurd interviewed a Tennessee woman who swears she saw Kesse inside a jewelry shop in the year after her disappearance with a man who she thinks was trafficking her. 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. Kesse was 24 years old at the time of her disappearance. 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. The family is hoping that by sharing these photos with the public, someone will come forward with information. "She vanished. Kesse was reported missing Jan. 24, 2006 when she didn't show up for work at Westgate Resorts in Ocoee. 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. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Jennifer Kesse was last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. No, other than her statements.". Kesse was a graduate of Gaither High School in Tampa. ORLANDO The disappearance of 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse has vexed investigators, friends and family members since she vanished from her Orlando condo more than 11 years ago. In 2018, the family sued the Orlando Police Department in order to obtain the records pertaining to the case, the Orlando Sentinelreported. The 24-year-old simply vanished and no one has ever been arrested. The woman said Kesse was walking with a man.
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