People who didnt know about Jennifer Kesse two months ago do now. When you see your podcast passing Katie Courics, its pretty interesting, Gurd, 35, said. More Videos Jervis is a national correspondent for USA TODAY. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. "I sit at my kitchen table and record after my kids go to bed and I put my dogs away.". 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. They try to make sure all of the information and sources discussed in their podcast are credible. "She vanished. 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 says a part of the settlement required the police department to hand over all of the files over a four-month period. No, other than her statements.". 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. Drew Kesse said the discussions can only help the seemingly stagnant case that's caused his family agony for 11 years. Jennifer Kesse, 24, disappeared from Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 24, 2006. Jennifer Kesse was first reported missing on January 24, 2006. 2. Jennifer needs to come home, he said. Thats been a success in our book.. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. "You see it on the comments pages, 'This is the first time I've seen this case,'" he said. ", "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. The podcast has also pointed out deficiencies in the investigation headed by Orlando Police. 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. January 25, 2018OPD Announces Enhanced Focus in Jennifer Kesse Disappearance CaseCity of OrlandoGovernment Website. 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. 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. "I don't expect to be the guy from 'NCIS' who digs up some clue and points the finger at somebody," Jamison said. In 2018, the family sued the Orlando Police Department in order to obtain the records pertaining to the case, the Orlando Sentinelreported. 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. We hope that by showing the public these photos, someone will come forward with information theyve been holding onto for all these years.". Kesse was a graduate of Gaither High School in Tampa. (Orlando Sentinel/Orlando Sentinel). Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. The grainy video shows a man parking Kesse's car at Huntington and walking away. 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. But that lead has never led to any arrests, USA Todayreportedin 2017. "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. 3. When detectives reviewed surveillance video from the complex where Jennifer' Kesse's car was discovered, they saw a person parking her car. "It's really about the awareness, is really the point of the podcast, is the awareness. 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. "We're still figuring it out.". Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. 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. Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of I mean, anyone in our shoes I cant imagine a family not trying to seek answers for their child.. Kesse was a graduate of Gaither High School in Tampa. The 24-year-old simply vanished and no one has ever been arrested. Monday marks 16 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared. 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. 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. Kesse was last seen at her Orlando condo near Mall at Millenia. 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 Jan. 24, 2006, according to WKMG. "The car was moving erratically," the witness told Fox News. 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. Whether or not it's true, though, is not the point. Its unclear if the purported marks in the hood of Kesses car wereoverlooked by investigators following the initial police report. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. "I'm not going to solve this case. The determined parents have since admitted they dont expect to find their daughter alive but insist they need answers to find any sense of closure. 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. "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. 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. The case centers on Jennifer Kesse, who disappeared on January 24, 2006, when she didnt show up for work. But he wants closure in the case, in any form that may take. Jennifer Kesse, 24, disappeared from Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 24, 2006. Follow him on Twitter at: @MrRJervis. The hosts of the "Unconcluded" podcast are investigating leads in the case of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse. Gurd says their approach helps grow their audience and most importantly keep people talking about the long-missing woman. 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. 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. Drew Kesse said he trusts that the woman believes she saw his daughter, but doubts she's correct. The two are up-front about their qualifications or lack thereof. 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. I just got chills saying that., Jennifer Kesse disappeared on Jan. 24, 2006. 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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 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. By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. More Videos And anyone with a decent microphone and Internet access could start one. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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. Drew Kesse, Kesses father, said he didnt expectmuch when he heard Gurd was launching a podcast about his daughters disappearance. Kesse was 24 years old at the time of her disappearance. And say there may be some benefit to that. I don't claim to be. 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. Kudos to 'Unconcluded' thus far.". He started the podcast solely to bring Jennifer home. When questioned about the vehicle, several residents confirmed it had been parked there for several days. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. And no oneknows where she is.". I will take her anyway I can get her.. "It costs way more than anybody would think to do the investigations and travel," Gurd said. "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. Orlando Police detectives have not been able to find a suspect, but they do think Kesse was abducted. More than a decade later, Drew Kesse said investigators know little else. 3. Were trying to stir up interest in something that was trying to die off," he said. The comments keep going on," he said. An unknown person was later seen on surveillance video parking Kesse's car at an apartment complex about a mile away. "I love our group because there are so many different perspectives looking at the facts," Shreve Jett said. Jennifer Kesse was last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. 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. She had a successful career, boyfriend and plush condo. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. When it launched earlier this year, the podcast, Unconcluded, drew around 15,000 downloads. Her familys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the bottom of lakes and from Mexico to "As Shaun and Scott offer their information, we, as listeners, get to come here and all interact and offer suggestions," she said. Its a new phenomenon.. 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. 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. What Happened Before Jennifer Kesse Vanished? 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. Gurd and Jamison forward the information they discover to law enforcement, and don't have plans to stop anytime soon. Today, its garnering more than 300,000 a month and growing and has led to a half-dozen credible leads. "We never want it to be a business we're not out to make money.". Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. Herfamilys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to thebottom of lakes and from Mexico to Russia, according to Fox News. It looked as though two people were fighting over the steering wheel.". Jennifer needs to come home, Drew Kesse told USA Today. "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. WebA young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. "This person holds the key to solving the case, Torretta said. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. He says 18 months have passed, and hes still receiving files. 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. WebA young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. 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. Tuesday marked 17 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando. Kesse was last seen at her Orlando condo near Mall at Millenia. Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of 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. "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. But he plans to continue broadcasting clues and theories in the Jennifer Kesse case for as long as it takes, he said. "How have we not progressed in 11 years to at least a direction?" 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. At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. When questioned about the vehicle, several residents confirmed it had been parked there for several days. 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. Drew Kesse told News 6 thatGurd and his partner are "doing a great job. Monday marks 16 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared. Tuesday marked 17 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando. WebA young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. 81 2017, 5:20 PM. 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. Jennifer Kesse's parents plead for information on the 10th anniversary of her 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. "The 'citizen detectives,' they want to be involved and try to help.". Seventeen heart-shaped balloons were left at the Mosaic at Millenia complex where Kesse was last seen on January 24, 2006. "A real-time investigation into the disappearance of Jennifer Kesse," is how Gurd describes it in his bi-monthly podcast. "In this particular case, we found a lot of information she gave to be credible. Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. 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. Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according toWKMG. 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. Create your free profile and get access to exclusive content. Copyright 2017 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. Now do we have any way of proving she saw Jennifer Kesse at this point? 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. Erik joined the News 6 News Team in 2003 days after the tragic loss of space shuttle Columbia. But one series of photos caught their attention. Kesse was reported missing Jan. 24, 2006, after she failed to show up for her job as a financial analyst in Ocoee. We really havent seen the general public involved in this type of cold case exploration before these podcasts, he said. Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of a violent struggle. "We want everyone in the world to help.". "Shes still someones daughter and someone's sister. We dont plan on stopping anytime soon, Gurd said. We're talking with people, we're not talking at people. Gurd said according to the statistics he receives, "Unconcluded" episodes are downloaded on average 450,000 times per month. "It's grown way beyond what we expected,"Gurd said. Monday marks 16 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared. The woman said Kesse was walking with a man. Jennifer Kesse was last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. "Absolutely, awareness is truly the most important thing in a missing persons 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. Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! "We don't have to be impartial. ", "They are finding and speaking to people the police haven't," Drew Kesse said. 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 term 'homemade podcast' doesn't offend me," Jamison 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. "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. Kesse was 24 years old at the time of her disappearance. "It's really about getting the community back involved.". Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! "What this podcast is doing is allowing people to be engaged. ", 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.". Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. CBS News previously reported that no signs of a struggle were evident. He estimates that the podcasts are reaching some 50,000 people per month. He has never been identified. 81 2017, 5:20 PM. He passes on every tip he receives to Orlando police Detective Teresa Sprague, who is in charge of the Kesse case. Seventeen heart-shaped balloons were left at the Mosaic at Millenia complex where Kesse was last seen on January 24, 2006. "There is a huge true crime community out there," Jamison said. It also gives them freedom to address possible leads not typically presented in traditional media. We dont have an alternative, really, her mother Joyce Kesse, told the newspaper. Its unclear if the purported marks in the hood of Kesses car wereoverlooked by investigators following the initial police report. Kesses family says they are now convinced the image of the black Chevrolet sedan could hold the key to solving her disappearance. Is it the kidnapper? "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. The case centers on Jennifer Kesse, who disappeared on January 24, 2006, when she didnt show up for work. Gurd said he receives no money from the podcasts. Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. They'll also flesh out potential tips over the phone. The case centers on Jennifer Kesse, who disappeared on January 24, 2006, when she didnt show up for work. Seventeen years ago, Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando in a high-profile case that made national news. Unless someone just steps up and says, enough is enough. Gurd is currently working 25 to 30 hours a week on the podcast and its investigation, he said. Jennifer Kesse, 24, disappeared from Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 24, 2006. 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. 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. 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. 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'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. They tell their listeners they're "not police, reporters or investigators." "I listen to all of them as soon as they come out. Jennifer Kesse was first reported missing on January 24, 2006. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. 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. 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. 2. Though the story has listeners across the county transfixed, Drew Kesse said he hopes people remember his daughter as a person. The hosts of the "Unconcluded" podcast are investigating leads in the case of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse. Detectives are listening to the podcast, Guido said. That's the goal," Gurd said. He had never heard of the Kesse case until his wife told him about it. Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of Hes garnering a bigger and bigger audience every single week, and thats what she needs.. With fingertips and all, Drew Kesse said. Gurd and Jamison have produced six episodes and five bonus commentary featurettes so far in the podcast. "After 11 years, it's very difficult for her not to be an object," he said. ORLANDO, Fla. - When FOX 13 last spoke with Jennifer Kesses father Drew in March 2019, he and his wife Joyce had just settled with the Orlando Police Department to receive their missing daughters case file, which was jam-packed with 16,000 pages of notes, videos and photos. he said. Its going to take time. More Videos Seventeen years ago, Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando in a high-profile case that made national news. Drew Kesse said he doesnt expect to see his daughter alive again. 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. 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. So far, Gurd and Jamison haveproduced six episodes and several other smaller broadcasts. 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. In the files, investigators suspected a struggle on the hood of Kesse's car when they discovered the vehicle. (Courtesy Orlando Police Department). It was an instant cultural phenomenon, becoming the fastest podcast to reach 5 million downloads in iTunes history. It allows us to have some emotions behind it," Gurd said. Her Black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home in Orlando. Jennifer Kesse was last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. When his classes begin again in the fall, hell limit that work to nights and weekends. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. 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. How is that?". Kesse was 24 years old at the time of her disappearance. Get an all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! Kesse was last seen at her Orlando condo near Mall at Millenia. The detective in charge of Jennifer Kesse's case was at a conference and unavailable to comment for this article. 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. "You can kind of form a community around it," he 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. (Gurd)has brought this back to light in a way I cant, Drew Kesse said. Kesse was reported missing on Jan. 24, 2006, after failing to show up to her job as a financial analyst. 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. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. 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. (Drew Kesse). Jennifer Kesse was first reported missing on January 24, 2006. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. 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. 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. 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. 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. A young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car.