Is it the kidnapper? Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. Gurd said he hopes airing the possible sightings will encourage others with information to come forward. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. After hearing about the case from his wife last year, Gurd said he couldnt stop thinking about Kesses disappearance. 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. 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. The two are up-front about their qualifications or lack thereof. 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. People who didnt know about Jennifer Kesse two months ago do now. WebA young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. We're talking with people, we're not talking at people. Gurd is currently working 25 to 30 hours a week on the podcast and its investigation, he said. Tuesday marked 17 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando. Drew Kesse said he doesnt expect to see his daughter alive again. "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 said if the woman is telling the truth, it would mean Kesse, not just her car, was at Huntington on the Green. "It's really about the awareness, is really the point of the podcast, is the awareness. In 2018, the family sued the Orlando Police Department in order to obtain the records pertaining to the case, the Orlando Sentinelreported. "It's grown way beyond what we expected,"Gurd said. 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. and from Mexico to Russia, according to Fox News. WebJennifer Joyce Kesse (born May 20, 1981) is an American woman from Orlando, Florida, who has been missing since January 23, 2006. Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. Kesse was reported missing on Jan. 24, 2006, after failing to show up to her job as a financial analyst. "The car was moving erratically," the witness told Fox News. Gurd says their approach helps grow their audience and most importantly keep people talking about the long-missing woman. Its going to take time. They'll also flesh out potential tips over the phone. "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. Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. She had a successful career, boyfriend and plush condo. How is that?". Jennifer Kesse was first reported missing on January 24, 2006. Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. Drew Kesse says a part of the settlement required the police department to hand over all of the files over a four-month period. We hope that by showing the public these photos, someone will come forward with information theyve been holding onto for all these years.". 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. And say there may be some benefit to that. 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. 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. "We're still figuring it out.". Kesse was last seen at her Orlando condo near Mall at Millenia. 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. Jennifer Kesse was first reported missing on January 24, 2006. 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. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. Tuesday marked 17 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando. He started the podcast solely to bring Jennifer home. 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. Gurd, who teaches 5th grade math and science, had only listened to three podcasts all of them of the true-crime variety before deciding to start Unconcluded. Is it the kidnapper? Jennifer Kesse was last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. An unknown person was later seen on surveillance video parking Kesse's car at an apartment complex about a mile away. Now do we have any way of proving she saw Jennifer Kesse at this point? Jervis is a national correspondent for USA TODAY. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. Margie Dempsey Bogus, who lives in Connecticut, said the collective approach helps spread the message of the Kesse case. "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.". 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. I don't claim to be. 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.". Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 81 2017, 5:20 PM. Jennifer Kesse was first reported missing on January 24, 2006. Monday marks 16 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared. That's the goal," Gurd said. Jennifer Kesse was last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. 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. Gurd also spoke with a jewelry store owner in Tennessee who believes she saw Kesse in the store several months after she disappeared. Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of When his classes begin again in the fall, hell limit that work to nights and weekends. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Copyright 2017 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. WebA young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. We dont plan on stopping anytime soon, Gurd said. Orlando Police detectives have not been able to find a suspect, but they do think Kesse was abducted. It allows us to have some emotions behind it," Gurd said. The podcast has also pointed out deficiencies in the investigation headed by Orlando Police. 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. Kesse was 24 years old at the time of her disappearance. Is it the kidnapper? 3. And that would be a really good thing.. "I'm not going to solve this case. More Videos Kesse was last seen at her Orlando condo near Mall at Millenia. "I'm not an investigator. The 24-year-old simply vanished and no one has ever been arrested. WebA young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. 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. 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. 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. (Gurd)has brought this back to light in a way I cant, Drew Kesse said. In the files, investigators suspected a struggle on the hood of Kesse's car when they discovered the vehicle. 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. "How have we not progressed in 11 years to at least a direction?" 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. They tell their listeners they're "not police, reporters or investigators." 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. Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. "We never want it to be a business we're not out to make money.". "You can kind of form a community around it," he said. They can be found at unconcluded.com and on popular audio platforms such as iTunes, Spotify and iHeart Radio. And anyone with a decent microphone and Internet access could start one. The hosts of the "Unconcluded" podcast are investigating leads in the case of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. "After 11 years, it's very difficult for her not to be an object," he said. Seventeen heart-shaped balloons were left at the Mosaic at Millenia complex where Kesse was last seen on January 24, 2006. The case centers on Jennifer Kesse, who disappeared on January 24, 2006, when she didnt show up for work. But one series of photos caught their attention. 2. 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. The hosts of the "Unconcluded" podcast are investigating leads in the case of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse. Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. Though the story has listeners across the county transfixed, Drew Kesse said he hopes people remember his daughter as a person. 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. "We don't have to be impartial. When it launched earlier this year, the podcast, Unconcluded, drew around 15,000 downloads. 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. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. Seventeen heart-shaped balloons were left at the Mosaic at Millenia complex where Kesse was last seen on January 24, 2006. When detectives reviewed surveillance video from the complex where Jennifer' Kesse's car was discovered, they saw a person parking her car. he said. An OPD spokesperson said Sprague looks into every lead she receives from Gurd and has weekly conversations with Kesse's parents, Drew and Joyce. Seventeen years ago, Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando in a high-profile case that made national news. "I don't expect to be the guy from 'NCIS' who digs up some clue and points the finger at somebody," Jamison said. Her familys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the bottom of lakes and from Mexico to He said they're not his podcasts, they're everyone's. The hosts of the "Unconcluded" podcast are investigating leads in the case of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse. What Happened Before Jennifer Kesse Vanished? 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. Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. "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. When questioned about the vehicle, several residents confirmed it had been parked there for several days. I learn something new every day," Gurd said. "We need people to realize that she's a human being.". The detective in charge of Jennifer Kesse's case was at a conference and unavailable to comment for this article. "I sit at my kitchen table and record after my kids go to bed and I put my dogs away.". (Drew Kesse). The woman said Kesse was walking with a man. He has never been identified. 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. 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. Unless someone just steps up and says, enough is enough. Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. 81 2017, 5:20 PM. Seventeen heart-shaped balloons were left at the Mosaic at Millenia complex where Kesse was last seen on January 24, 2006. "You see it on the comments pages, 'This is the first time I've seen this case,'" he said. "As Shaun and Scott offer their information, we, as listeners, get to come here and all interact and offer suggestions," she said. 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. Tuesday marked 17 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando. 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. When detectives reviewed surveillance video from the complex where Jennifer' Kesse's car was discovered, they saw a person parking her car. It also gives them freedom to address possible leads not typically presented in traditional media. "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. Jennifer Kesse, 24, disappeared from Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 24, 2006. More Videos Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. (Courtesy Orlando Police Department). 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. 3. 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. More Videos Jennifer Kesse, 24, disappeared from Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 24, 2006. Her familys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the bottom of lakes and from Mexico to Detectives are listening to the podcast, Guido said. 3. 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. "She vanished. He estimates that the podcasts are reaching some 50,000 people per month. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. "There is a huge true crime community out there," Jamison said. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! "This is just not a show that we listen to.". "This person holds the key to solving the case, Torretta said. The comments keep going on," he said. Herfamilys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to thebottom of lakes and from Mexico to Russia, according to Fox News. We really havent seen the general public involved in this type of cold case exploration before these podcasts, 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. We dont have an alternative, really, her mother Joyce Kesse, told the newspaper. "When you put your heads together, ideas come up. Drew Kesse told News 6 thatGurd and his partner are "doing a great job. Kesse was last seen at her Orlando condo near Mall at Millenia. WebJennifer Joyce Kesse (born May 20, 1981) is an American woman from Orlando, Florida, who has been missing since January 23, 2006. Were trying to stir up interest in something that was trying to die off," he said. The case centers on Jennifer Kesse, who disappeared on January 24, 2006, when she didnt show up for work. 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. Kesse was a graduate of Gaither High School in Tampa. He had never heard of the Kesse case until his wife told him about it. "I wish everyone could have a daughter like her," he said. But he plans to continue broadcasting clues and theories in the Jennifer Kesse case for as long as it takes, he said. It was an instant cultural phenomenon, becoming the fastest podcast to reach 5 million downloads in iTunes history. 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. CBS News previously reported that no signs of a struggle were evident. At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. ", "They are finding and speaking to people the police haven't," Drew Kesse 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. Drew Kesse, Kesses father, said he didnt expectmuch when he heard Gurd was launching a podcast about his daughters disappearance. So far, Gurd and Jamison haveproduced six episodes and several other smaller broadcasts. 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? No, other than her statements.". Thats been a success in our book.. 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. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 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 family is hoping that by sharing these photos with the public, someone will come forward with information. ", 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.". Also making people aware that it's still unsolved, 11 years later.". Gurd said he receives no money from the podcasts. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. Google searches taught him how to edit audio and submit the episodes to iTunes. "The 'citizen detectives,' they want to be involved and try to help.". Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. "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. Hes garnering a bigger and bigger audience every single week, and thats what she needs.. 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 term 'homemade podcast' doesn't offend me," Jamison said. 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. I mean, anyone in our shoes I cant imagine a family not trying to seek answers for their child.. Whether or not it's true, though, is not the point. 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. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. 2. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. "It's really about getting the community back involved.". With fingertips and all, Drew Kesse said. "It costs way more than anybody would think to do the investigations and travel," Gurd said. Jennifer needs to come home, he said. 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 to WKMG. "In this particular case, we found a lot of information she gave to be credible. 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. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according toWKMG. More than a decade later, Drew Kesse said investigators know little else. "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. January 25, 2018OPD Announces Enhanced Focus in Jennifer Kesse Disappearance CaseCity of OrlandoGovernment Website. 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. Monday marks 16 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Kesses family says they are now convinced the image of the black Chevrolet sedan could hold the key to solving her disappearance. 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. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. 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 said the discussions can only help the seemingly stagnant case that's caused his family agony for 11 years. At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. Kesse was a graduate of Gaither High School in Tampa. 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. "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. 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. 2. "A real-time investigation into the disappearance of Jennifer Kesse," is how Gurd describes it in his bi-monthly podcast. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. But he wants closure in the case, in any form that may take. They try to make sure all of the information and sources discussed in their podcast are credible. ", "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. Kudos to 'Unconcluded' thus far.". 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 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. Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of 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. He says 18 months have passed, and hes still receiving files. From the corner of his guest bedroom at his home in Tampa, Shaun Gurd hosts "Unconcluded.". "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 episodes explore the case, interviewing family and witnesses and correcting misinformation along the way. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according to WKMG. 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 grainy video shows a man parking Kesse's car at Huntington and walking away. "I love our group because there are so many different perspectives looking at the facts," Shreve Jett said. 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 want everyone in the world to help.". 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. "The photos look suspicious and show what appears to be a hand mark going across the hood," private investigator Mike Torretta told Fox News. 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.

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