He passes on every tip he receives to Orlando police Detective Teresa Sprague, who is in charge of the Kesse case. 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," Drew Kessetold Fox News. 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. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. From the corner of his guest bedroom at his home in Tampa, Shaun Gurd hosts "Unconcluded.". An OPD spokesperson said Sprague looks into every lead she receives from Gurd and has weekly conversations with Kesse's parents, Drew and Joyce. More Videos Overall, he's spent about $1,000 of his own money on the podcast, which does not generate revenue, and usually records the broadcasts at night, after his 11-month-old daughter has been put to bed. Kesse was last seen at her Orlando condo near Mall at Millenia. "I'm not an investigator. "This person holds the key to solving the case, Torretta 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. 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It looked as though two people were fighting over the steering wheel.". What Happened Before Jennifer Kesse Vanished? Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. 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. 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. Drew Kesse told News 6 thatGurd and his partner are "doing a great job. "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. Seventeen heart-shaped balloons were left at the Mosaic at Millenia complex where Kesse was last seen on January 24, 2006. Kesse was reported missing Jan. 24, 2006, after she failed to show up for her job as a financial analyst in Ocoee. Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. 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. Drew Kesse said he is meeting with investigators on the case later this month something he tries to do at least twice a year. 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. 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. At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. "We never want it to be a business we're not out to make money.". I just got chills saying that., Jennifer Kesse disappeared on Jan. 24, 2006. Whether or not it's true, though, is not the point. Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. The Unconcluded podcast can be found on iTunes, or at unconcluded.com. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. Her familys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the bottom of lakes and from Mexico to Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. Gurd and Jamison forward the information they discover to law enforcement, and don't have plans to stop anytime soon. More Videos 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. "Shes still someones daughter and someone's sister. Drew Kesse, Kesses father, said he didnt expectmuch when he heard Gurd was launching a podcast about his daughters disappearance. 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. Drew Kesse said the discussions can only help the seemingly stagnant case that's caused his family agony for 11 years. They spent the last 18 months pouring over every detail with a fine-tooth comb with their private investigator. 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. "I sit at my kitchen table and record after my kids go to bed and I put my dogs away.". Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. When detectives reviewed surveillance video from the complex where Jennifer' Kesse's car was discovered, they saw a person parking her car. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. 2. Kesse was reported missing on Jan. 24, 2006, after failing to show up to her job as a financial analyst. We dont have an alternative, really, her mother Joyce Kesse, told the newspaper. Gurd said he receives no money from the podcasts. WebJennifer Joyce Kesse (born May 20, 1981) is an American woman from Orlando, Florida, who has been missing since January 23, 2006. When detectives reviewed surveillance video from the complex where Jennifer' Kesse's car was discovered, they saw a person 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. He estimates that the podcasts are reaching some 50,000 people per month. 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. Margie Dempsey Bogus, who lives in Connecticut, said the collective approach helps spread the message of the Kesse case. "The photos look suspicious and show what appears to be a hand mark going across the hood," private investigator Mike Torretta told Fox News. Kesse was 24 years old at the time of her disappearance. 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. 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. "When you put your heads together, ideas come up. 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. 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. 81 2017, 5:20 PM. previously reported that no signs of a struggle were evident. No, other than her statements.". "We need people to realize that she's a human being.". In 2018, the family sued the Orlando Police Department in order to obtain the records pertaining to the case, the Orlando Sentinelreported. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. They tell their listeners they're "not police, reporters or investigators." Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The family is hoping that by sharing these photos with the public, someone will come forward with information. "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. Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of a violent struggle. Drew Kesse said he doesnt expect to see his daughter alive again. Drew Kesse says a part of the settlement required the police department to hand over all of the files over a four-month period. Is it the kidnapper? It was an instant cultural phenomenon, becoming the fastest podcast to reach 5 million downloads in iTunes history. "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. Seventeen years ago, Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando in a high-profile case that made national news. "It's really about the awareness, is really the point of the podcast, is the awareness. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. 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. 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. "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. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. "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.". 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. Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. 2. Kesse was last seen at her Orlando condo near Mall at Millenia. Unless someone just steps up and says, enough is enough. Kesse was last seen at her Orlando condo near Mall at Millenia. "I'm not going to solve this case. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. He started the podcast solely to bring Jennifer home. he said. "I wish everyone could have a daughter like her," he said. Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. The episodes explore the case, interviewing family and witnesses and correcting misinformation along the way. They'll also flesh out potential tips over the phone. Monday marks 16 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared. Gurd said if the woman is telling the truth, it would mean Kesse, not just her car, was at Huntington on the Green. I will take her anyway I can get her.. Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! "The term 'homemade podcast' doesn't offend me," Jamison said. "We want everyone in the world to help.". 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. Its going to take time. It allows us to have some emotions behind it," Gurd said. "A real-time investigation into the disappearance of Jennifer Kesse," is how Gurd describes it in his bi-monthly podcast. When questioned about the vehicle, several residents confirmed it had been parked there for several days. 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. Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. (Courtesy Orlando Police Department). I learn something new every day," Gurd said. WebA young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. ", "They are finding and speaking to people the police haven't," Drew Kesse said. 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. 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. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. And say there may be some benefit to that. Jennifer Kesse was last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. "She vanished. Another clue in the case involves a CCTV video of an individual exiting Kesse'scar before it was recovered by authorities. Google searches taught him how to edit audio and submit the episodes to iTunes. The two are up-front about their qualifications or lack thereof. (Drew Kesse). The podcast has also pointed out deficiencies in the investigation headed by Orlando Police. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according to WKMG. 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 costs way more than anybody would think to do the investigations and travel," Gurd said. He has never been identified. "It's grown way beyond what we expected,"Gurd said. The 24-year-old simply vanished and no one has ever been arrested. Seventeen heart-shaped balloons were left at the Mosaic at Millenia complex where Kesse was last seen on January 24, 2006. 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. When his classes begin again in the fall, hell limit that work to nights and weekends. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. The hosts of the "Unconcluded" podcast are investigating leads in the case of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse. Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. 2. When you see your podcast passing Katie Courics, its pretty interesting, Gurd, 35, said. 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. The case centers on Jennifer Kesse, who disappeared on January 24, 2006, when she didnt show up for work. 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. Though the story has listeners across the county transfixed, Drew Kesse said he hopes people remember his daughter as a person. 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. 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. 81 2017, 5:20 PM. 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. 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. Drew Kesse said he trusts that the woman believes she saw his daughter, but doubts she's correct. Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. Jennifer Kesse, 24, disappeared from Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 24, 2006. And anyone with a decent microphone and Internet access could start one. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according to WKMG. Kesse was a graduate of Gaither High School in Tampa. 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. 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. Today, its garnering more than 300,000 a month and growing and has led to a half-dozen credible leads. 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. WebJennifer Joyce Kesse (born May 20, 1981) is an American woman from Orlando, Florida, who has been missing since January 23, 2006. Jennifer Kesse was last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. He said they're not his podcasts, they're everyone's. 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. I mean, anyone in our shoes I cant imagine a family not trying to seek answers for their child.. When questioned about the vehicle, several residents confirmed it had been parked there for several days. Her familys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the bottom of lakes and from Mexico to Is it the kidnapper? 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. A young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car.
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