Kesse was a graduate of Gaither High School in Tampa. 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. January 25, 2018OPD Announces Enhanced Focus in Jennifer Kesse Disappearance CaseCity of OrlandoGovernment Website. The family is hoping that by sharing these photos with the public, someone will come forward with information. Kesse was a graduate of Gaither High School in Tampa. Gurd and Jamison have produced six episodes and five bonus commentary featurettes so far in the podcast. Kesse was last seen at her Orlando condo near Mall at Millenia. 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. He passes on every tip he receives to Orlando police Detective Teresa Sprague, who is in charge of the Kesse case. Also making people aware that it's still unsolved, 11 years later.". This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Gurd said according to the statistics he receives, "Unconcluded" episodes are downloaded on average 450,000 times per month. 2. (Drew Kesse). 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. Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Drew Kesse said he is meeting with investigators on the case later this month something he tries to do at least twice a year. When questioned about the vehicle, several residents confirmed it had been parked there for several days. And anyone with a decent microphone and Internet access could start one. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. No, other than her statements.". Follow him on Twitter at: @MrRJervis. Drew Kesse said the discussions can only help the seemingly stagnant case that's caused his family agony for 11 years. "It's grown way beyond what we expected,"Gurd said. Kesse was last seen at her Orlando condo near Mall at Millenia. January 25, 2018OPD Announces Enhanced Focus in Jennifer Kesse Disappearance CaseCity of OrlandoGovernment Website. The two are up-front about their qualifications or lack thereof. "As Shaun and Scott offer their information, we, as listeners, get to come here and all interact and offer suggestions," she said. Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. I learn something new every day," Gurd said. "The photos look suspicious and show what appears to be a hand mark going across the hood," private investigator Mike Torretta told Fox News. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. 2. Seventeen years ago, Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando in a high-profile case that made national news. 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. and from Mexico to Russia, according to Fox News. From the corner of his guest bedroom at his home in Tampa, Shaun Gurd hosts "Unconcluded.". Jennifer Kesse's parents plead for information on the 10th anniversary of her disappearance. "I don't expect to be the guy from 'NCIS' who digs up some clue and points the finger at somebody," Jamison said. When detectives reviewed surveillance video from the complex where Jennifer' Kesse's car was discovered, they saw a person parking her car. "The car was moving erratically," the witness told Fox News. They spent the last 18 months pouring over every detail with a fine-tooth comb with their private investigator. He estimates that the podcasts are reaching some 50,000 people per month. Thats been a success in our book.. Though the story has listeners across the county transfixed, Drew Kesse said he hopes people remember his daughter as a person. Is it the kidnapper? "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. "We don't have to be impartial. Drew Kesse said he trusts that the woman believes she saw his daughter, but doubts she's correct. Kesse was 24 years old at the time of her disappearance. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according to WKMG. 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. "Absolutely, awareness is truly the most important thing in a missing persons case.". "We want everyone in the world to help.". Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. Her familys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the bottom of lakes and from Mexico to The hosts of the "Unconcluded" podcast are investigating leads in the case of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse. 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. 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. 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. "You see it on the comments pages, 'This is the first time I've seen this case,'" he said. 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. He had never heard of the Kesse case until his wife told him about it. 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. 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. They try to make sure all of the information and sources discussed in their podcast are credible. WebJennifer Joyce Kesse (born May 20, 1981) is an American woman from Orlando, Florida, who has been missing since January 23, 2006. (Gurd)has brought this back to light in a way I cant, Drew Kesse said. (Orlando Sentinel/Orlando Sentinel). Gurd said he receives no money from the podcasts. When questioned about the vehicle, several residents confirmed it had been parked there for several days. 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. Unless someone just steps up and says, enough is enough. Drew Kesse says a part of the settlement required the police department to hand over all of the files over a four-month period. Gurd says their approach helps grow their audience and most importantly keep people talking about the long-missing woman. 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. 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. Copyright 2017 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. How is that?". Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according to WKMG. They tell their listeners they're "not police, reporters or investigators." Jennifer needs to come home, Drew Kesse told USA Today. 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. They can be found at unconcluded.com and on popular audio platforms such as iTunes, Spotify and iHeart Radio. Its unclear if the purported marks in the hood of Kesses car wereoverlooked by investigators following the initial police report. More Videos 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. 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. When you see your podcast passing Katie Courics, its pretty interesting, Gurd, 35, said. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. 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. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. Tuesday marked 17 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando. Erik joined the News 6 News Team in 2003 days after the tragic loss of space shuttle Columbia. 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. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according toWKMG. Investigators also uncovered a previously unseen fingerprint belonging to the victim, as well as a large boot print near the gas pedal. The case centers on Jennifer Kesse, who disappeared on January 24, 2006, when she didnt show up for work. 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. 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. 81 2017, 5:20 PM. The 24-year-old simply vanished and no one has ever been arrested. Jervis is a national correspondent for USA TODAY. 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. And no oneknows where she is.". 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. Google searches taught him how to edit audio and submit the episodes to iTunes. "The term 'homemade podcast' doesn't offend me," Jamison said. Kesse was reported missing Jan. 24, 2006 when she didn't show up for work at Westgate Resorts in Ocoee. Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. The Unconcluded podcast can be found on iTunes, or at unconcluded.com. Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. WebA young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. It was an instant cultural phenomenon, becoming the fastest podcast to reach 5 million downloads in iTunes history. Kesses family says they are now convinced the image of the black Chevrolet sedan could hold the key to solving her disappearance. Seventeen heart-shaped balloons were left at the Mosaic at Millenia complex where Kesse was last seen on January 24, 2006. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according to WKMG. 3. 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. Gurd said his wife briefly worked with Kesse's mother. After hearing about the case from his wife last year, Gurd said he couldnt stop thinking about Kesses disappearance. Were trying to stir up interest in something that was trying to die off," he said. Hes garnering a bigger and bigger audience every single week, and thats what she needs.. Monday marks 16 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared. "What this podcast is doing is allowing people to be engaged. 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. So far, Gurd and Jamison haveproduced six episodes and several other smaller broadcasts. Whether or not it's true, though, is not the point. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. They'll also flesh out potential tips over the phone. Jennifer Kesse was last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. "This person holds the key to solving the case, Torretta said. 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. 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. It allows us to have some emotions behind it," Gurd said. Jennifer Kesse was last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. 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. Kesse was a graduate of Gaither High School in Tampa. The detective in charge of Jennifer Kesse's case was at a conference and unavailable to comment for this article. I will take her anyway I can get her.. Jennifer Kesse's parents plead for information on the 10th anniversary of her disappearance. He has never been identified. Kesse was reported missing Jan. 24, 2006, after she failed to show up for her job as a financial analyst in Ocoee. Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. Drew Kesse, Kesses father, said he didnt expectmuch when he heard Gurd was launching a podcast about his daughters disappearance. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! It also gives them freedom to address possible leads not typically presented in traditional media. 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. Orlando Police detectives have not been able to find a suspect, but they do think Kesse was abducted. Drew Kesse told News 6 thatGurd and his partner are "doing a great job. 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. Kesse was reported missing on Jan. 24, 2006, after failing to show up to her job as a financial analyst. 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. Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of "Shes still someones daughter and someone's sister. Gurd said if the woman is telling the truth, it would mean Kesse, not just her car, was at Huntington on the Green. What Happened Before Jennifer Kesse Vanished? Monday marks 16 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared. 81 2017, 5:20 PM. "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. The episodes explore the case, interviewing family and witnesses and correcting misinformation along the way. "You can kind of form a community around it," he said. Its unclear if the purported marks in the hood of Kesses car wereoverlooked by investigators following the initial police report. He started the podcast solely to bring Jennifer home. Kudos to 'Unconcluded' thus far.". 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. And that would be a really good thing.. "I'm not an investigator. With fingertips and all, Drew Kesse said. Today, its garnering more than 300,000 a month and growing and has led to a half-dozen credible leads. The woman said she reported the sighting to the Central Florida Crimeline number but never heard back from detectives until she appeared on Unconcluded. 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. Father Of Missing Florida Woman Discusses Tip In Case. 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. Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. When his classes begin again in the fall, hell limit that work to nights and weekends. 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. Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. "I wish everyone could have a daughter like her," he said. The 24-year-old simply vanished and no one has ever been arrested. "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. Jennifer needs to come home, he said. But that lead has never led to any arrests, USA Todayreportedin 2017. "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. 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. When questioned about the vehicle, several residents confirmed it had been parked there for several days. Its going to take time. Jennifer Kesse, 24, disappeared from Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 24, 2006. He said they're not his podcasts, they're everyone's. The woman said Kesse was walking with a man. 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 January 24, 2006. WebA young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. 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. When detectives reviewed surveillance video from the complex where Jennifer' Kesse's car was discovered, they saw a person parking her car. 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. Her Black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home in Orlando. The 24-year-old simply vanished and no one has ever been arrested. 2. Jennifer Kesse was last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. A young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. 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. WebA young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. ", 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.". "A real-time investigation into the disappearance of Jennifer Kesse," is how Gurd describes it in his bi-monthly podcast. "When you put your heads together, ideas come up. "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'm not going to solve this case. Now do we have any way of proving she saw Jennifer Kesse at this point? 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. 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. 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. But one series of photos caught their attention. Gurd said he hopes airing the possible sightings will encourage others with information to come forward. I just got chills saying that., Jennifer Kesse disappeared on Jan. 24, 2006. Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of "In this particular case, we found a lot of information she gave to be credible. He says 18 months have passed, and hes still receiving files. We're talking with people, we're not talking at people. 3. 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. 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. 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 before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. "She vanished. Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. 3. Its a new phenomenon.. January 25, 2018OPD Announces Enhanced Focus in Jennifer Kesse Disappearance CaseCity of OrlandoGovernment Website. 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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? Drew Kesse said he doesnt expect to see his daughter alive again. Kesse was 24 years old at the time of her disappearance. 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 before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. When it launched earlier this year, the podcast, Unconcluded, drew around 15,000 downloads. "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. "We're still figuring it out.". I don't claim to be. Seventeen years ago, Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando in a high-profile case that made national news. "There is a huge true crime community out there," Jamison said. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Jennifer Kesse was first reported missing on January 24, 2006. We dont plan on stopping anytime soon, Gurd said. 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. Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. In the files, investigators suspected a struggle on the hood of Kesse's car when they discovered the vehicle. The grainy video shows a man parking Kesse's car at Huntington and walking away. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000.
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