By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Kesse was reported missing Jan. 24, 2006, after she failed to show up for her job as a financial analyst in Ocoee. "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. Gurd and Jamison forward the information they discover to law enforcement, and don't have plans to stop anytime soon. 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. Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. We hope that by showing the public these photos, someone will come forward with information theyve been holding onto for all these years.". He estimates that the podcasts are reaching some 50,000 people per month. Were trying to stir up interest in something that was trying to die off," he said. Detectives are listening to the podcast, Guido said. WebA young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. The grainy video shows a man parking Kesse's car at Huntington and walking away. When detectives reviewed surveillance video from the complex where Jennifer' Kesse's car was discovered, they saw a person parking her car. No, other than her statements.". He had never heard of the Kesse case until his wife told him about it. "The photos look suspicious and show what appears to be a hand mark going across the hood," private investigator Mike Torretta told Fox News. It was an instant cultural phenomenon, becoming the fastest podcast to reach 5 million downloads in iTunes history. 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. Drew Kesse told News 6 thatGurd and his partner are "doing a great job. Kesses family says they are now convinced the image of the black Chevrolet sedan could hold the key to solving her disappearance. 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. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Jennifer Kesse was first reported missing on January 24, 2006. "I'm not an investigator. The hosts of the "Unconcluded" podcast are investigating leads in the case of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse. (Gurd)has brought this back to light in a way I cant, Drew Kesse said. When his classes begin again in the fall, hell limit that work to nights and weekends. "It's really about getting the community back involved.". The case centers on Jennifer Kesse, who disappeared on January 24, 2006, when she didnt show up for work. Gurd said according to the statistics he receives, "Unconcluded" episodes are downloaded on average 450,000 times per month. In 2018, the family sued the Orlando Police Department in order to obtain the records pertaining to the case, the Orlando Sentinelreported. "We're still figuring it out.". Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. Kesse was reported missing Jan. 24, 2006 when she didn't show up for work at Westgate Resorts in Ocoee. After hearing about the case from his wife last year, Gurd said he couldnt stop thinking about Kesses disappearance. 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. 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. "I'm not going to solve this case. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. More Videos Seventeen years ago, Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando in a high-profile case that made national news. When questioned about the vehicle, several residents confirmed it had been parked there for several days. 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. 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. Newly releasedimages 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. Jervis is a national correspondent for USA TODAY. An OPD spokesperson said Sprague looks into every lead she receives from Gurd and has weekly conversations with Kesse's parents, Drew and Joyce. The hosts of the "Unconcluded" podcast are investigating leads in the case of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse. "She vanished. The woman said Kesse was walking with a man. (Orlando Sentinel/Orlando Sentinel). 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. Soon after, Orlando police released a surveillance video clip recorded from Huntington on the Green, an apartment complex 1.2 miles from where Kesse lived at the Mosiac at Millenia condos. Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. 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. Gurd and Jamison have produced six episodes and five bonus commentary featurettes so far in the podcast. He said they're not his podcasts, they're everyone's. 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. But one series of photos caught their attention. Gurd said he receives no money from the podcasts. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according toWKMG. Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of Jennifer Kesse was last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. 3. Drew Kesse said the discussions can only help the seemingly stagnant case that's caused his family agony for 11 years. Erik joined the News 6 News Team in 2003 days after the tragic loss of space shuttle Columbia. 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. Monday marks 16 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared. The case centers on Jennifer Kesse, who disappeared on January 24, 2006, when she didnt show up for work. And no oneknows where she is.". Drew Kesse said he is meeting with investigators on the case later this month something he tries to do at least twice a year. Is it the kidnapper? The 24-year-old simply vanished and no one has ever been arrested. But he plans to continue broadcasting clues and theories in the Jennifer Kesse case for as long as it takes, he said. 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. 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. Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of 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. They spent the last 18 months pouring over every detail with a fine-tooth comb with their private investigator. They'll also flesh out potential tips over the phone. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. And anyone with a decent microphone and Internet access could start one. Drew Kesse says a part of the settlement required the police department to hand over all of the files over a four-month period. But that lead has never led to any arrests, USA Todayreportedin 2017. "As Shaun and Scott offer their information, we, as listeners, get to come here and all interact and offer suggestions," she said. She had a successful career, boyfriend and plush condo. Seventeen years ago, Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando in a high-profile case that made national news. Google searches taught him how to edit audio and submit the episodes to iTunes. "The term 'homemade podcast' doesn't offend me," Jamison said. There are about 150 different photos of the car overall, where we only saw three or four of the car up until that point, Kesse said. 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, 24, disappeared from Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 24, 2006. How is that?". "We want everyone in the world to help.". Gurd also spoke with a jewelry store owner in Tennessee who believes she saw Kesse in the store several months after she disappeared. "This person holds the key to solving the case, Torretta said. Jennifer needs to come home, Drew Kesse told USA Today. Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. and from Mexico to Russia, according to Fox News. Gurd says their approach helps grow their audience and most importantly keep people talking about the long-missing woman. "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. 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. When it launched earlier this year, the podcast, Unconcluded, drew around 15,000 downloads. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. She said "Unconcluded" stands out among other podcasts because Gurd and Jamison engage with their fans in a Facebook group and listeners help shape the investigation. ", 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.". Jennifer Kesse was last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. Unless someone just steps up and says, enough is enough. Follow him on Twitter at: @MrRJervis. He passes on every tip he receives to Orlando police Detective Teresa Sprague, who is in charge of the Kesse case. Is it the kidnapper? "This is just not a show that we listen to.". "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. Its going to take time. 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 don't want to air something on the podcast that's going to add to the misinformation that's already out there," Gurd said. WebJennifer Joyce Kesse (born May 20, 1981) is an American woman from Orlando, Florida, who has been missing since January 23, 2006. Its unclear if the purported marks in the hood of Kesses car wereoverlooked by investigators following the initial police report. If you look really close, it almost looks like someone was slammed down over the front hood, drivers side like onto the hood, and then almost pulled off of it. Her familys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the bottom of lakes and from Mexico to Today, its garnering more than 300,000 a month and growing and has led to a half-dozen credible leads. They can be found at unconcluded.com and on popular audio platforms such as iTunes, Spotify and iHeart Radio. Though the story has listeners across the county transfixed, Drew Kesse said he hopes people remember his daughter as a person. Margie Dempsey Bogus, who lives in Connecticut, said the collective approach helps spread the message of the Kesse case. I learn something new every day," Gurd said. Jennifer Kesse was first reported missing on January 24, 2006. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. From the corner of his guest bedroom at his home in Tampa, Shaun Gurd hosts "Unconcluded.". WebJennifer Joyce Kesse (born May 20, 1981) is an American woman from Orlando, Florida, who has been missing since January 23, 2006. "Shes still someones daughter and someone's sister. Another clue in the case involves a CCTV video of an individual exiting Kesse'scar before it was recovered by authorities. At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. Whether or not it's true, though, is not the point. Drew Kesse said he trusts that the woman believes she saw his daughter, but doubts she's correct. They try to make sure all of the information and sources discussed in their podcast are credible. Kudos to 'Unconcluded' thus far.". "The 'citizen detectives,' they want to be involved and try to help.". Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. "We need people to realize that she's a human being.". Its been learn as we go, he said. Is it the kidnapper? Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. Jennifer needs to come home, he said. 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. It allows us to have some emotions behind it," Gurd said. "What this podcast is doing is allowing people to be engaged. "It costs way more than anybody would think to do the investigations and travel," Gurd said. 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. Unconcluded has reawakened the case and garnered more attention than Drew Kesse ever imagined, without having to reinsert himself into the emotionally draining world of the investigation, he said. The detective in charge of Jennifer Kesse's case was at a conference and unavailable to comment for this article. 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. 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. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. In the files, investigators suspected a struggle on the hood of Kesse's car when they discovered the vehicle. We're talking with people, we're not talking at people. 2. Tuesday marked 17 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando. Seventeen heart-shaped balloons were left at the Mosaic at Millenia complex where Kesse was last seen on January 24, 2006. 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. With no prior knowledge of audio production or investigations, he and a friend Scott Jamison, 34, of Gainesville started a podcast, called "Unconcluded," exploring the possibilities of what happened to the then 24-year-old who vanished from her Orlando condo in 2006. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! "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. More than a decade later, Drew Kesse said investigators know little else. So far, Gurd and Jamison haveproduced six episodes and several other smaller broadcasts. Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. "You can kind of form a community around it," he said. previously reported that no signs of a struggle were evident. Seventeen years ago, Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando in a high-profile case that made national news. 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. 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. 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. 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. I just got chills saying that., Jennifer Kesse disappeared on Jan. 24, 2006. "We never want it to be a business we're not out to make money.". 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. Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. When questioned about the vehicle, several residents confirmed it had been parked there for several days. "When you put your heads together, ideas come up. 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. Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. Orlando Police detectives have not been able to find a suspect, but they do think Kesse was abducted. 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 car was moving erratically," the witness told Fox News. We really havent seen the general public involved in this type of cold case exploration before these podcasts, he said. "I don't expect to be the guy from 'NCIS' who digs up some clue and points the finger at somebody," Jamison said. An unknown person was later seen on surveillance video parking Kesse's car at an apartment complex about a mile away. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. "In this particular case, we found a lot of information she gave to be credible. Its unclear if the purported marks in the hood of Kesses car wereoverlooked by investigators following the initial police report. 2. We dont have an alternative, really, her mother Joyce Kesse, told the newspaper. "I love our group because there are so many different perspectives looking at the facts," Shreve Jett said. 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. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. UPDATES: Get news alerts and updates in the free FOX 13 News app. Norfolk Southern train derails in Springfield, Ohio, At least 12 dead after winter storm slams South, Midwest, Trump speaks at CPAC after winning straw poll, Grizzlies star Ja Morant to miss at least 2 games after alleged gun incident, How Paul Murdaugh testified "from the grave" to help convict his father, Man charged for alleged involvement in 2 transformer explosions, Promising drug could provide alternative to statins, new study finds, Iran to allow more inspections at nuclear sites, U.N. says, NTSB to investigate in-flight turbulence that left 1 passenger dead. Now do we have any way of proving she saw Jennifer Kesse at this point? This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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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. More Videos Seventeen heart-shaped balloons were left at the Mosaic at Millenia complex where Kesse was last seen on January 24, 2006.

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