Though the story has listeners across the county transfixed, Drew Kesse said he hopes people remember his daughter as a person. And say there may be some benefit to that. Drew Kesse said he doesnt expect to see his daughter alive again. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Jennifer Kesse was first reported missing on January 24, 2006. He says 18 months have passed, and hes still receiving files. Seventeen heart-shaped balloons were left at the Mosaic at Millenia complex where Kesse was last seen 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. January 25, 2018OPD Announces Enhanced Focus in Jennifer Kesse Disappearance CaseCity of OrlandoGovernment Website. Its a new phenomenon.. It was an instant cultural phenomenon, becoming the fastest podcast to reach 5 million downloads in iTunes history. We hope that by showing the public these photos, someone will come forward with information theyve been holding onto for all these years.". Monday marks 16 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared. Her familys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the bottom of lakes and from Mexico to They can be found at unconcluded.com and on popular audio platforms such as iTunes, Spotify and iHeart Radio. The hosts of the "Unconcluded" podcast are investigating leads in the case of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse. 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. 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. "It's grown way beyond what we expected,"Gurd said. Kudos to 'Unconcluded' thus far.". Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. Jennifer Kesse was last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. Gurd is currently working 25 to 30 hours a week on the podcast and its investigation, he said. Her familys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the bottom of lakes and from Mexico to Another clue in the case involves a CCTV video of an individual exiting Kesse'scar before it was recovered by authorities. 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. But one series of photos caught their attention. 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. 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. That's the goal," Gurd said. "We don't have to be impartial. Drew Kesse said he is meeting with investigators on the case later this month something he tries to do at least twice a year. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. Is it the kidnapper? ", 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.". Kesses family says they are now convinced the image of the black Chevrolet sedan could hold the key to solving her disappearance. From the corner of his guest bedroom at his home in Tampa, Shaun Gurd hosts "Unconcluded.". 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. Its unclear if the purported marks in the hood of Kesses car wereoverlooked by investigators following the initial police report. Kesse was last seen at her Orlando condo near Mall at Millenia. 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 was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according to WKMG. WebJennifer Joyce Kesse (born May 20, 1981) is an American woman from Orlando, Florida, who has been missing since January 23, 2006. "After 11 years, it's very difficult for her not to be an object," he said. Now do we have any way of proving she saw Jennifer Kesse at this point? More Videos 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. 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. "It's really about the awareness, is really the point of the podcast, is the awareness. And no oneknows where she is.". Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Kesse was reported missing Jan. 24, 2006 when she didn't show up for work at Westgate Resorts in Ocoee. The detective in charge of Jennifer Kesse's case was at a conference and unavailable to comment for this article. The 24-year-old simply vanished and no one has ever been arrested. Jennifer Kesse's parents plead for information on the 10th anniversary of her disappearance. "I listen to all of them as soon as they come out. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according to WKMG. When questioned about the vehicle, several residents confirmed it had been parked there for several days. Gurd said according to the statistics he receives, "Unconcluded" episodes are downloaded on average 450,000 times per month. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. "I sit at my kitchen table and record after my kids go to bed and I put my dogs away.". Jennifer Kesse, 24, disappeared from Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 24, 2006. Were trying to stir up interest in something that was trying to die off," he said. Kesse was a graduate of Gaither High School in Tampa. 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. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. 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. 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. "I don't expect to be the guy from 'NCIS' who digs up some clue and points the finger at somebody," Jamison said. Gurd said if the woman is telling the truth, it would mean Kesse, not just her car, was at Huntington on the Green. Gurd says their approach helps grow their audience and most importantly keep people talking about the long-missing woman. But he plans to continue broadcasting clues and theories in the Jennifer Kesse case for as long as it takes, he said. When detectives reviewed surveillance video from the complex where Jennifer' Kesse's car was discovered, they saw a person parking her car. 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. He estimates that the podcasts are reaching some 50,000 people per month. But that lead has never led to any arrests, USA Todayreportedin 2017. They try to make sure all of the information and sources discussed in their podcast are credible. (Gurd)has brought this back to light in a way I cant, Drew Kesse said. January 25, 2018OPD Announces Enhanced Focus in Jennifer Kesse Disappearance CaseCity of OrlandoGovernment Website. Investigators also uncovered a previously unseen fingerprint belonging to the victim, as well as a large boot print near the gas pedal. 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. At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. I learn something new every day," Gurd said. Kesse was 24 years old at the time of her disappearance. (Orlando Sentinel/Orlando Sentinel). They spent the last 18 months pouring over every detail with a fine-tooth comb with their private investigator. 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? 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. 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. "This is just not a show that we listen to.". 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. Jervis is a national correspondent for USA TODAY. 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. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. "It's really about getting the community back involved.". Copyright 2017 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. CBS News previously reported that no signs of a struggle were evident. Its going to take time. At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. Drew Kesse said the discussions can only help the seemingly stagnant case that's caused his family agony for 11 years. Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. Seventeen heart-shaped balloons were left at the Mosaic at Millenia complex where Kesse was last seen on January 24, 2006. 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. And that would be a really good thing.. Gurd also spoke with a jewelry store owner in Tennessee who believes she saw Kesse in the store several months after she disappeared. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! We're talking with people, we're not talking at people. 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. More than a decade later, Drew Kesse said investigators know little else. When questioned about the vehicle, several residents confirmed it had been parked there for several days.