With fingertips and all, Drew Kesse said. "After 11 years, it's very difficult for her not to be an object," he said. After hearing about the case from his wife last year, Gurd said he couldnt stop thinking about Kesses disappearance. He has never been identified. 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. And that would be a really good thing.. The hosts of the "Unconcluded" podcast are investigating leads in the case of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse. Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. Gurd said according to the statistics he receives, "Unconcluded" episodes are downloaded on average 450,000 times per month. They try to make sure all of the information and sources discussed in their podcast are credible. Tuesday marked 17 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando. More Videos "As Shaun and Scott offer their information, we, as listeners, get to come here and all interact and offer suggestions," she said. Seventeen years ago, Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando in a high-profile case that made national news. "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. Her familys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the bottom of lakes and from Mexico to That's the goal," Gurd said. Drew Kesse said he trusts that the woman believes she saw his daughter, but doubts she's correct. 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. It allows us to have some emotions behind it," Gurd said. 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. 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. Follow him on Twitter at: @MrRJervis. ", "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. ", "They are finding and speaking to people the police haven't," Drew Kesse said. WebJennifer Joyce Kesse (born May 20, 1981) is an American woman from Orlando, Florida, who has been missing since January 23, 2006. 81 2017, 5:20 PM. But he plans to continue broadcasting clues and theories in the Jennifer Kesse case for as long as it takes, he said. ", 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.". Monday marks 16 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared. Jennifer Kesse's parents plead for information on the 10th anniversary of her disappearance. Now do we have any way of proving she saw Jennifer Kesse at this point? 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. 3. The grainy video shows a man parking Kesse's car at Huntington and walking away. 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. Kesse was a graduate of Gaither High School in Tampa. Also making people aware that it's still unsolved, 11 years later.". Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. 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. Jervis is a national correspondent for USA TODAY. January 25, 2018OPD Announces Enhanced Focus in Jennifer Kesse Disappearance CaseCity of OrlandoGovernment Website. We're talking with people, we're not talking at people. Jennifer Kesse was last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. Jennifer needs to come home, he 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 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. 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. And no oneknows where she is.". 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. "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. 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 believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of 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. The 24-year-old simply vanished and no one has ever been arrested. Orlando Police detectives have not been able to find a suspect, but they do think Kesse was abducted. And say there may be some benefit to that. 2. Erik joined the News 6 News Team in 2003 days after the tragic loss of space shuttle Columbia. "I'm not an investigator. "The photos look suspicious and show what appears to be a hand mark going across the hood," private investigator Mike Torretta told Fox News. 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 Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! "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. 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. Its a new phenomenon.. The 24-year-old simply vanished and no one has ever been arrested. When detectives reviewed surveillance video from the complex where Jennifer' Kesse's car was discovered, they saw a person parking her car. He says 18 months have passed, and hes still receiving files. 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," the father of Jennifer Kesse, who vanished without a trace in 2006, said. 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. Jennifer Kesse was last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. Tuesday marked 17 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando. 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 love our group because there are so many different perspectives looking at the facts," Shreve Jett said. The podcast has also pointed out deficiencies in the investigation headed by Orlando Police. At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. But that lead has never led to any arrests, USA Todayreportedin 2017. More than a decade later, Drew Kesse said investigators know little else. 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. Kesse was reported missing Jan. 24, 2006 when she didn't show up for work at Westgate Resorts in Ocoee. "A real-time investigation into the disappearance of Jennifer Kesse," is how Gurd describes it in his bi-monthly podcast. And anyone with a decent microphone and Internet access could start one. At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. The two are up-front about their qualifications or lack thereof. 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. Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. The 24-year-old simply vanished and no one has ever been arrested. I mean, anyone in our shoes I cant imagine a family not trying to seek answers for their child.. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. 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. Monday marks 16 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared. Jennifer Kesse, 24, disappeared from Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 24, 2006. "The car was moving erratically," the witness told Fox News. He had never heard of the Kesse case until his wife told him about it. When detectives reviewed surveillance video from the complex where Jennifer' Kesse's car was discovered, they saw a person parking her car. Gurd said he receives no money from the podcasts. 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. Is it the kidnapper? Another clue in the case involves a CCTV video of an individual exiting Kesse'scar before it was recovered by authorities. Seventeen heart-shaped balloons were left at the Mosaic at Millenia complex where Kesse was last seen on January 24, 2006. Thats been a success in our book.. 81 2017, 5:20 PM. Margie Dempsey Bogus, who lives in Connecticut, said the collective approach helps spread the message of the Kesse case. "The 'citizen detectives,' they want to be involved and try to help.". 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. Today, its garnering more than 300,000 a month and growing and has led to a half-dozen credible leads. 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. Drew Kesse said he doesnt expect to see his daughter alive again. Gurd is currently working 25 to 30 hours a week on the podcast and its investigation, he said. WebJennifer Joyce Kesse (born May 20, 1981) is an American woman from Orlando, Florida, who has been missing since January 23, 2006. Drew Kesse, Kesses father, said he didnt expectmuch when he heard Gurd was launching a podcast about his daughters disappearance. 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. Copyright 2017 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. It also gives them freedom to address possible leads not typically presented in traditional media. Detectives are listening to the podcast, Guido said. "We don't have to be impartial. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. Father Of Missing Florida Woman Discusses Tip In Case. 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. They can be found at unconcluded.com and on popular audio platforms such as iTunes, Spotify and iHeart Radio. 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 will take her anyway I can get her.. They tell their listeners they're "not police, reporters or investigators." (Orlando Sentinel/Orlando Sentinel). The episodes explore the case, interviewing family and witnesses and correcting misinformation along the way. "When you put your heads together, ideas come up. A young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. Were trying to stir up interest in something that was trying to die off," he said. 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 was first reported missing on January 24, 2006. "You can kind of form a community around it," he said. 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 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. 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. Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. Jennifer Kesse was first reported missing on January 24, 2006. "There is a huge true crime community out there," Jamison 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. 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. "This is just not a show that we listen to.". 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. Kesse was 24 years old at the time of her disappearance. Gurd says their approach helps grow their audience and most importantly keep people talking about the long-missing woman. 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. Gurd said he hopes airing the possible sightings will encourage others with information to come forward. We hope that by showing the public these photos, someone will come forward with information theyve been holding onto for all these years.". When questioned about the vehicle, several residents confirmed it had been parked there for several days. 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. 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. 3. Its been learn as we go, he said. The family is hoping that by sharing these photos with the public, someone will come forward with information. The hosts of the "Unconcluded" podcast are investigating leads in the case of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse. From the corner of his guest bedroom at his home in Tampa, Shaun Gurd hosts "Unconcluded.". 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. 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. "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. "It's grown way beyond what we expected,"Gurd said. 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. "I don't expect to be the guy from 'NCIS' who digs up some clue and points the finger at somebody," Jamison said. Create a free profile to get unlimited access to exclusive videos, breaking news, sweepstakes, and more! But one series of photos caught their attention. Her familys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the bottom of lakes and from Mexico to 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. 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. Gurd said if the woman is telling the truth, it would mean Kesse, not just her car, was at Huntington on the Green. 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. Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. Gurd and Jamison forward the information they discover to law enforcement, and don't have plans to stop anytime soon. Gurd said his wife briefly worked with Kesse's mother. The Unconcluded podcast can be found on iTunes, or at unconcluded.com. Seventeen years ago, Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando in a high-profile case that made national news. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The case centers on Jennifer Kesse, who disappeared on January 24, 2006, when she didnt show up for work. Is it the kidnapper? Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. Unless someone just steps up and says, enough is enough. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according to WKMG. "We need people to realize that she's a human being.". "Shes still someones daughter and someone's sister. "I listen to all of them as soon as they come out. (Courtesy Orlando Police Department). Hes garnering a bigger and bigger audience every single week, and thats what she needs.. The comments keep going on," he said. 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 he wants closure in the case, in any form that may take. Its unclear if the purported marks in the hood of Kesses car wereoverlooked by investigators following the initial police report. 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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