Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. Jennifer needs to come home, Drew Kesse told USA Today. Father Of Missing Florida Woman Discusses Tip In Case. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according to WKMG. 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. 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. 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But one series of photos caught their attention. 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. At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Kudos to 'Unconcluded' thus far.". Gurd and Jamison who have families and full-time jobs began working on the podcast earlier this year, buying a microphone on the internet and teaching themselves audio production techniques. It looked as though two people were fighting over the steering wheel.". (Orlando Sentinel/Orlando Sentinel). 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. Tuesday marked 17 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando. She had a successful career, boyfriend and plush condo. They'll also flesh out potential tips over the phone. Jennifer Kesse was last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. After hearing about the case from his wife last year, Gurd said he couldnt stop thinking about Kesses disappearance. "I love our group because there are so many different perspectives looking at the facts," Shreve Jett said. Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. When you see your podcast passing Katie Courics, its pretty interesting, Gurd, 35, said. 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. "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. I will take her anyway I can get her.. Unless someone just steps up and says, enough is enough. When detectives reviewed surveillance video from the complex where Jennifer' Kesse's car was discovered, they saw a person parking her car. (Gurd)has brought this back to light in a way I cant, Drew Kesse said. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. "She vanished. 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. Drew Kesse, Kesses father, said he didnt expectmuch when he heard Gurd was launching a podcast about his daughters disappearance. Is it the kidnapper? They spent the last 18 months pouring over every detail with a fine-tooth comb with their private investigator. I don't claim to be. So far, Gurd and Jamison haveproduced six episodes and several other smaller broadcasts. Tuesday marked 17 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando. Others followed, including In the Dark, which explored the 1989 abduction and murder of an 11-year-old boy, and Undisclosed, which investigates wrongful convictions, along with a slew of others with names like True Crime Garage and Someone Knows Something. The comments keep going on," he said. The woman said she reported the sighting to the Central Florida Crimeline number but never heard back from detectives until she appeared on Unconcluded. 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. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. 2. 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. Her familys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the bottom of lakes and from Mexico to "I'm not going to solve this case. 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. It was an instant cultural phenomenon, becoming the fastest podcast to reach 5 million downloads in iTunes history. Seventeen years ago, Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando in a high-profile case that made national news. Drew Kesse said the discussions can only help the seemingly stagnant case that's caused his family agony for 11 years. "I don't expect to be the guy from 'NCIS' who digs up some clue and points the finger at somebody," Jamison said. The case centers on Jennifer Kesse, who disappeared on January 24, 2006, when she didnt show up for work. 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. Gurd said he receives no money from the podcasts. 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. They tell their listeners they're "not police, reporters or investigators." Kesses family says they are now convinced the image of the black Chevrolet sedan could hold the key to solving her disappearance. And no oneknows where she is.". Though the story has listeners across the county transfixed, Drew Kesse said he hopes people remember his daughter as a person. The two are up-front about their qualifications or lack thereof. Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. The detective in charge of Jennifer Kesse's case was at a conference and unavailable to comment for this article. 81 2017, 5:20 PM. Kesse was a graduate of Gaither High School in Tampa. Investigators found evidence suggesting she showered and got ready for work that morning, and police believe she left her condo about 8 a.m., they said. "You see it on the comments pages, 'This is the first time I've seen this case,'" he said. Hes garnering a bigger and bigger audience every single week, and thats what she needs.. The Unconcluded podcast can be found on iTunes, or at unconcluded.com. previously reported that no signs of a struggle were evident. From the corner of his guest bedroom at his home in Tampa, Shaun Gurd hosts "Unconcluded.". Drew Kesse told News 6 thatGurd and his partner are "doing a great job. WebA young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. "We need people to realize that she's a human being.". More Videos "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. They can be found at unconcluded.com and on popular audio platforms such as iTunes, Spotify and iHeart Radio. 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. Kesse was last seen at her Orlando condo near Mall at Millenia. "Absolutely, awareness is truly the most important thing in a missing persons case.". 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. Is it the kidnapper? Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. WebA young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly 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. Jennifer Kesse's parents plead for information on the 10th anniversary of her disappearance. Is it the kidnapper? 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. Seventeen heart-shaped balloons were left at the Mosaic at Millenia complex where Kesse was last seen on January 24, 2006. 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. But he plans to continue broadcasting clues and theories in the Jennifer Kesse case for as long as it takes, he said. "We never want it to be a business we're not out to make money.". Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. Gurd said according to the statistics he receives, "Unconcluded" episodes are downloaded on average 450,000 times per month. "We don't have to be impartial. 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. Tuesday marked 17 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando. 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. Its a new phenomenon.. 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. 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. The woman said Kesse was walking with a man. Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. Drew Kesse said he is meeting with investigators on the case later this month something he tries to do at least twice a year. 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. Also making people aware that it's still unsolved, 11 years later.". The hosts of the "Unconcluded" podcast are investigating leads in the case of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse. and from Mexico to Russia, according to Fox News. Gurd also spoke with a jewelry store owner in Tennessee who believes she saw Kesse in the store several months after she disappeared. "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. Kesse was reported missing Jan. 24, 2006, after she failed to show up for her job as a financial analyst in Ocoee. "How have we not progressed in 11 years to at least a direction?" January 25, 2018OPD Announces Enhanced Focus in Jennifer Kesse Disappearance CaseCity of OrlandoGovernment Website. In April, hebought a $100 USB microphone from Amazon.com that connects directly to his laptop, downloaded audio software and started the podcast from the guestroom of his home. 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. Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of Its going to take time. People who didnt know about Jennifer Kesse two months ago do now. Monday marks 16 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared. Copyright 2017 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. "They are definitely raising awareness again in a big way and the thoughts and people who have been sidelined seem to be finally coming out to speak. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. "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. But that lead has never led to any arrests, USA Todayreportedin 2017. "The term 'homemade podcast' doesn't offend me," Jamison said. He says 18 months have passed, and hes still receiving files. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. 2. He had never heard of the Kesse case until his wife told him about it. 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. 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. 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. No, other than her statements.". 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 says their approach helps grow their audience and most importantly keep people talking about the long-missing woman. 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. "The 'citizen detectives,' they want to be involved and try to help.". What Happened Before Jennifer Kesse Vanished? Drew Kesse said he doesnt expect to see his daughter alive again. When his classes begin again in the fall, hell limit that work to nights and weekends. Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. 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. 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? How is that?". UPDATES: Get news alerts and updates in the free FOX 13 News app. Jennifer Kesse was first reported missing on January 24, 2006. Gurd said his wife briefly worked with Kesse's mother. "In this particular case, we found a lot of information she gave to be credible. As we read the files, the detectives on the scene say to the crime scene technicians, it seems as though there was a struggle on the hood, please see what you can do with that, he said. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. Get an all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "I sit at my kitchen table and record after my kids go to bed and I put my dogs away.". 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. 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. In the files, investigators suspected a struggle on the hood of Kesse's car when they discovered the vehicle. 3. "It's really about the awareness, is really the point of the podcast, is the awareness. 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. More Videos "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. I learn something new every day," Gurd said. Erik joined the News 6 News Team in 2003 days after the tragic loss of space shuttle Columbia. Kesse was 24 years old at the time of her disappearance. "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.