She had a stable job working as a finance manager for Central Florida Investments Timeshare Company in Ocoee, Florida and was the proud new owner of a condo in nearby Orlando. His murder remains an unsolved mystery, but many believe someone close to him may have become jealous of his success. And that was part of the development of him as a person of interest. Peter Van Sant: Why is what the woman at the Mosaic told you important? Anyone with information or who would like to donate to search efforts may do so at Findjenniferkesse.com. Jennifer Kesse was in love. Perhaps, one of these individuals had abducted her. They also said the familys team is working with state law enforcement in the continued search. DETECTIVE WRIGHT: how did you get into the condo? The housekeeper said the phantom figure's walk, clothing and hair style resembled a man she knew from the complex named Chino, but she could not be sure it was him. Drew Kesse, who in the past has been vocal about what he feels are missteps by investigators, thanked the new team for their tireless efforts. And Chino is 5'9" -- taller than the figure's height estimated by police. ORLANDO, Fla. - On a January evening in 2006, Jennifer Kesse chatted on the phone with her parents and boyfriend from inside her Orlando home before disappearing without a trace, stumping. Kesse was last seen at her Orlando condo near Mall at. In 2018 they sued to get the Kesse investigative file, and a judge ruled in their favor in 2019. Det. Because of the number of valuables left in Jennifers car, it was deduced that her disappearance was not a robbery gone wrong. Rob Allen: My best friend said to me after the trip, he's like, "Oh you're in love and you just don't want to admit it.". Kesse and her boyfriend, Robert Allen . Rob Allen: Because someone must have seen something. 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse was last seen in Orlando, Florida on January 24, 2006. On Sunday, January 22, 2006, Jennifer returned from a vacation to St. Croix with her boyfriend Rob Allen. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didn't show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according to WKMG. Michael Torretta: Yes. Sgt. Joel Wright: However, the logs that we went through didn't appear to be complete. Lauren McCarthy: She was the type of person who would call her mom or her dad or me when she was simply walking from Target in the parking lot and it was dark out. The Kesse family released an update on their GoFundMe page to mark 17 years since they last heard from Jennifer, who was 24 at the time of her disappearance. OK, I'm going to work. This week on Reasonable Doubt, the team takes on the Raul and Cathy Sarinana were sentenced to death for abusing Would love your thoughts, please comment. From all appearances, Jennifer Kesse of Orlando, Florida was a happy, successful, well-adjusted 24-year-old woman with a bright future. They're just good people. Brennan shared evidence photos. They, in turn, told Rob. And despite evidence that she was at her. The Kesses said this is their best shot at finding answers. Was Jennifer Kesse Found? Chief Orlando Rolon: The family wants closure. And then at 10 p.m., she talked to Rob. As time went by, the Kesses felt abandoned by the Orlando Police Department. We asked the lawyers, 'Where's all the detectives work? And it came back that not a single thing had been written. That's where the mystery starts. Jennifer had complained about construction workers who had been living and working near her condo and had recently made her feel uncomfortable. Even the FBI, who was called in to help, could only determine that they stood between 53 and 55. The surveillance footage does tell us that there was about 30 seconds of time when the person was inside the car. Kevin Dean and Gary Winter are the editors. Lauren McCarthy: Jennifer is super funny, super witty person. One of the people he interviewed on audiotape was a former housekeeper at Jennifer's complex. The Kesses are dedicated to finding the truth about what happened to their daughter on the morning of January 24, 2006. Chino [talking to a woman in his home]: Mi amor. They said they recognized the clothing and persons gait. And you could sense that, and you can feel that . There were hundreds of people that came out. The tip was anonymous and suggested Chino may have been involved in Jennifer's disappearance, but it's unclear if police had looked into it or talked to Chino at all. We have been getting leads every week for the past 17 years. Sgt. Peter Van Sant [2008]: What do you know about this person's height? "It is Jennifers best opportunity to be found now, 17 years later. There is a $100,000 prize for anyone who finds her. As usual, when Jennifer left at around 6 p.m., she called her father while driving home. They held up signs, just as they had done the day Jennifer went missing, with the desperate hope that someone passing by knew something. The 24-year-old has been missing for 15 years after vanishing one morning while heading out to work. At first, the Kesses say police infuriated them by not taking their daughter's disappearance seriously. I have nothing to hide. The daily pain endured by the Kesse family is rooted in the events of Jan. 24, 2006. The day before she disappeared, Jennifer and her fianc returned from a cruise. A Crime Line tip had been received in the first week of the investigation. -The Search For Jennifer Kesse - It has been 10+ years since Jennifer's Abduction, we understand that many visitors to this website are looking for more information about . Chief Orlando Rolon: After the number of years that we have spent trying to solve Jennifer's disappearance, I think it was time to also honor the wishes of the family. The distinct lack of evidence and leads in the investigation means no one is sure what happened to Kesse, even12 years afterher disappearance. Logan Kesse [2008]: It didn't feel right. Video surveillance showed an unidentified person parking the car and walking away from it. In 2018, Orlando Rolon became the Orlando police chief. And then, Tami says she caught a "peeping Tom" a man she believes was a worker at the complex. Chino. "I have had five this week - its the time of year with it being the date of her disappearance but it never stops. Jennifer Kesse, then 24, vanished from her new condo in Orlando, Florida on January 24, 2006. In December 2018, Joyce and Drew Kesse sued the Orlando Police Department for Jennifer's case files. He was interviewed about Jennifer but denied having any involvement in her disappearance. On Jan. 24,. Joel Wright [2008]: We didn't find any fingerprints on the steering wheel. You unfortunately take things for granted. First published on October 24, 2020 / 11:01 PM. I can understand why they would feel that maybe an agency like ours has not delivered on what they would expect for an agency to do. And now with the case files in their possession, they are more determined than ever to keep their daughter's story alive. Orlando Police Department via the Kesse family. But there were no big headlines and Torretta presses on. Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. Peter Van Sant [2008]: What do you believe happened? But he learned Chino used to live in another building at Jennifer's condo complex and was a former maintenance worker there. Kesse's family says they are now convinced the image of the black Chevrolet . A search of her condo revealed nothing unusual, but her phone, keys, and purse were missing. In an unexpected move, detectives summoned boyfriend Rob Allen to meet them at Jennifer's car. Louis Bolden: At the time, we thought, "They want what? Missing persons cases are often some of the most difficult for law enforcement to investigate and solve. The Investigation In February 2006, investigators found Jennifer Kesse's black. I mean, everybody knows for a fact that I had nothing to do with Jennifer Kesse. In fact, she'd just moved. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. For the Kesse family, Jennifer has not aged in their eyes since the day that she vanished. When asked about Jennifer Kesse, Chino quickly reiterated that he was innocent. Her Chevy Malibu car was found a mile away in what police suspect was an abduction. Norfolk Southern train derails in Springfield, Ohio, The Saturday Six: Dental device controversy, scientist's bug find and more, Trump speaks at CPAC after winning straw poll, 3 children killed, 2 others wounded at Texas home, Man charged for alleged involvement in 2 transformer explosions, Nikki Haley slams potential GOP contenders, and Trump and George W. Bush, Duo of 81-year-old women plan to see the world in 80 days, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant to "take some time away" from the team after allegedly brandishing a gun in a club, Alex Murdaugh trial: What to know about the double murder case. Peter Van Sant: What's intriguing based on your investigation is the men that were in the apartment across from Jennifer's were putting down carpet that day. What was concerning about this was the area it was located is not an area frequented by Jennifer. Then she disappeared one day in January of 2006 and has never been found. The same ones whom Jennifer had complained about to her friends and family, saying how on several occasions, they catcalled and harassed her. Windermeres Feather & Quill restaurant closes, SEE: Brightline reaches maximum speed for first time, Heres a good way to get yourself killed: sheriff says after group of motorcyclists flee deputies, Update: Westbound lanes closed after multi-car crash on U.S. 192, according to traffic report, JoJos ShakeBAR to open Orlando restaurant this month. Colleen: We were a gated community. by the walk. Born on May 20, 1981, to Drew and Joyce Kesse, Jennifer Kesse was a graduate of the University of Central Florida in Orlando, from where she obtained a finance degree in 2003. Before the case went cold, her car was found abandoned. Peter Van Sant: The last time police officially questioned Chino was back in 2009. Chino: I don't have to answer any questions, but that's for sure. After Chino's name came up multiple times, the Kesse team was anxious to talk to him. But, when police tried to identify the phantom figure, they hit a roadblock. Chief Rolon gave his investigators six months to work the case. It will take time, talent, money, and luck; however, we welcome the renewed effort," they said. Over the past 17 years, we have spent over $700,000 but we cant look at that. Logan Kesse [2008]: [emotional] It's your sister, it's your family, it's your blood. Herboyfriend had also tried to contact Kessethat morning, as they often spoke at thattime, but was unable to get in contact with her. . She always texted or called Rob before leaving for work, but she did neither that day, which was extremely strange. The investigation into the disappearance of Jennifer Kesse more than 16 years ago has been given to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for a cold case review. And despite evidence that she was at her condo that morning, police pursued a theory that Jennifer may have been abducted the night before. it was like she walked in the night before and just dropped her suitcase right where it was. Detective Joel Wright was one of the original investigators. It was as if someone had abducted her while she was leaving for work. Joel Wright [2008] We know there was quite a bit of a renovation going on inside her complex. He was familiar with the case. Det. "They are feeding off the work my guys have done for the past few years. Det. Didn't appear that it was a car theft. Det. Peter Van Sant: How often would you socialize with him? In all, the Orlando Police Department handed over more than 16,000 pages of documents and 67 hours of video and audio to the Kesses. There was a belief that James Hataway, now in prison on a different abduction, could have been the suspect; he's about 5-10 (height) and the suspect on video is probably not much taller than 5-5, so ultimately little came of that. She was very aware of her surroundings. Chief Orlando Rolon: I can understand why they're frustrated. And I think she got up for work as she normally would. She is assumed to be dead, but a body has not been recovered, and nobody has been charged with her murder. When Jennifer didn't come home after 48 hours, the police began investigating her whereabouts in earnest. . I would say 75 percent of the time somebody was there . "She will remain 24 forever," Jennifer's father, Drew Kesse, told The Huffington Post. Drew Kesse: I'm like, "Come on! The parents of Jennifer Kesse say they are "closer than ever" to uncovering answers in the disappearance of their. On that day, the Kesses learned their daughter did not report for work at Central . As he continued his investigation, Torretta learned that 10 months after Jennifer disappeared, a person was seen dumping a rolled-up piece of carpet into a lake not far from her condo. Rob ringed her up himself, reasoning that shed been preoccupied with a meeting that she had previously mentioned, but his call went straight to voicemail. He's hoping to find new clues as to who could have abducted Jennifer Kesse. Chino was identified as a maintenance worker who had lived and worked in the same condo complex as Jennifer. The effort our investigators have put forward to get us to this point has been incredible. In an update on their GoFundMe page, the Kesse family said they would never give up searching for her. It was updated on July 10, 2021.]. And their conversation didn't end well. The next day she did not show up for work. You know, getting married and having children and becoming a grownup and just living life; just having her life, you know. Jennifer Kesse, of Orlando, who went missing Jan. 24, 2006, at 24 years old. We have got your back! It's been nearly 15 years since Jennifer Kesse was last seen. Louis Bolden: Joyce and Drew Kesse were very vulnerable. And despite telling Detective Wright years ago he knew nothing about Jennifer's disappearance, the Kesses wondered if Chino was being truthful. People have been very generous with GoFundMe pages and help us continue what we are trying to do.". Did he know more than he had admitted? The woman had not been questioned back in 2006: DETECTIVE WRIGHT [2009 audio tape]: Do you remember a person by the name of Jennifer Kesse that turned up missing? Copyright 2023 ClickOrlando.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Clockwise from top left, Ashley, Peter Van Sant, Colleen and Tami. A week before she was last seen, Kessehad also visited the Virgin Islands with her boyfriend. Investigators think she was trying to find a mail box when . I just think of Jennifer all the time. Colleen, who asked to only use her first name, moved into the complex two years before Jennifer disappeared believing it was a safe place to live. Jennifer Kesse's father spoke exclusively to The U.S. Sun ahead of the anniversary of his daughter's disappearance. Based on interviews with people who lived at the complex, he believes that up to 10 construction workers were living in an empty apartment just across from Jennifer's. But when police checked security cameras, it looked like they finally caught a big break. Rob had no idea that it would be the last time he would ever hear her voice. Kesse's family said. Orlando police . Sgt. Now we have some of our own questions we'd like to ask. Joel Wright: Chino was very cooperative. She spoke with her boyfriend, Rob Allen, on the phone around 10 pm that night. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. Tami: He was pleasuring himself in the corner of my patio. The investigators looked into everyone that they could think of. Rob Allen: We did the long distance, but after the initial date we started spending virtually every weekend together. But when they did, no leads were discovered. So, of course, every one of its episodes goes above and beyond to provide us with every bit of factual information surrounding a case to help us form our own opinions, and its episode entitled Where Is Jennifer Kesse? is no different. Fed up, the Kesses then made a dramatic move. Did you ever meet her? And that's what I'm doing. So, I'm heading now to his last known address where I'm hoping we can find him. It will be a miracle if she is, we just arent willing to say Oh well and leave it.". The Kesses are offering a $15,000 reward for information leading to Jennifer's whereabouts. "OK, call the hospitals again. Roger Brennan [2008]: This is the interior of Jennifer's car as we found it. "I want to do my best and bring Jennifer Kesse home to them one day," he said. Lauren McCarthy: The searches were massive. It's OK. Her family has been tirelessly. To this day, Jennifer Kesse has not been found, dead or alive, and the people who love her have fought tirelessly for answers, a fight that included receiving over 16 thousand pages of police records on the investigation, and these pages held more clues which has only fed the fire of this mystery. This week marks 17 years since the 24-year-old vanished in 2006 but there have been no arrests made. Sgt. Drew Kesse: That was one of the hardest things I've ever done in my life. It didnt take this long. In 2016, it had been 10 years since Jennifer went missing. Det. Chino: I met Jennifer Kesse. She got ready for work and left. JOEL WRIGHT [at the 2008 gathering]: Maybe the right person will see us. That afternoon Jennifer's brother, Logan, began to question some of the construction workers at the complex. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. Before we left, Chino even agreed to talk with the Kesse team. CBS 48 Hours first premiered on the network back on January 19, 1988. ", Drew made a dark prediction about her fate, telling The U.S. Sun: "We doubt very much that Jennifer is still alive. From surveillance cameras, the authorities were able to see that someone, who was not Jennifer, had calmly driven her car and left it exactly where it was found at around noon on January 24. Joyce Kesse: As you can imagine we were basket cases. But for the friends and family of 24 yea. She had newly purchased a condominium with her own money no small feat for someone who was just 24. Joel Wright: Some of the people who were working on the property left. They feared that time was running out. In fact, Chino had done work in Jennifer's condo just one week before she disappeared. But now, 16 years later, her parents, who have been searching for her relentlessly, believe they're closer than ever to getting answers.Anyone with information on Jennifer Kesse's disappearance is asked to call the Kesse family Tip Line at 941-201-4009.Cualquier persona que tenga informacin sobre la desaparicin de Jennifer Kesse debe . Valuables were still in the vehicle, which lead police to believe this wasnt a robbery or a carjacking. Roger Brennan [2008]: It didn't appear that it was a robbery. By the time they took it seriously, we had 14 people in the condo. Friday marks 14 years since Jennifer Kesse vanished. She was reported missing on January 24, 2006. Peter Van Sant: You had nothing to do with her disappearance? Rob Allen: You've got the bug. In 2008, on the second anniversary of Jennifer's disappearance, family and friends gathered on a street corner in Orlando. In 2009, Detective Wright interviewed him and asked him about working in Jennifer's condo: DETECTIVE WRIGHT [2009 audio tape]: when you did the work in her unit, uh was she present while you were doing it. She was a beautiful person. / CBS News, [This story first aired on October 24, 2020. But now, 16 years later, her parents, who have been . Peter Van Sant [2008]: What does that image tell you of that individual in front of the gate? Peter Van Sant spoke with several women who lived at the same condo complex as Jennifer Kesse. And in fact, weeks later he did. Tami: From the very beginning there were some uneasy things that I kind of brushed off that were red flags. Jennifer Kesse was last seen in Orlando on Jan. 24, 2006. I'm Peter Van Sant with CBS News. Joel Wright: [2008]: When that car was found, we jumped all over it. But sadly, this person, whose physical features were not clear in the video due to angling and fences concealing their face, was not recognized by anyone. The 24-year-old simply vanished and no one has ever been arrested. Found the resolution to each, I know who really killed Chanin, her husband did not, I have so many questions about this story. Jennifer Kesse was first reported missing on January 24, 2006. At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. Last year Drew Kesse accused the Orlando Police Dept. Produced by Chris Young Ritzen, Tamara Weitzman and Gabriella Demirdjian. Christie joined the ClickOrlando team in November 2021. Det. FDLE, in conjunction with Orlando Police, essentially restarted the investigation into the Orlando womans 2006 disappearance. After years of working for the Kesses, private detective Michael Torretta says he has a new theory as to what he thinks could have happened to Jennifer. But despite extensive searches, few clues to her alleged abduction have ever been found. Read More: Where Are Jennifer Kesses Parents Now? I didn't like it. In 2008, Detective Wright and Sergeant Brennan analyzed the surveillance tape with "48 Hours.". When her parents arrived at the condo, they discovered nothing was out of place. To this day, Jennifer Kesse has not been found, dead or alive, and the people who love her have fought tirelessly for answers, a fight that included receiving over 16 thousand pages of police records on the investigation, and these pages held more clues which has only fed the fire of this mystery. But that evening Jennifer spoke with Rob. Joel Wright: I put just the name Chino into a leads tracking system and one tip did come up. Dirty and wet clothes were laid out on the floor, and it was clear that Kesse had showered and left the building without anything out of the ordinary happening. But she says he fled in a white van. The surveillance video took a photo every 3 seconds and each time, the person's face was obstructed by a fence post. DREW KESSE: We don't have her. With personal items laid out, her room suggested that Jennifer had showered, dressed, and left for work. There were a number of suspects on the detectives radar. Train derailment in Springfield, Ohio as residents ordered to shelter in place, Rape survivor 'sobbed seeing Gabby Petito bodycam vid after same cop did nothing', Mom 'stabs 3 of her kids to death and wounds 2 others in unsupervised visit', Daughter of murdered couple linked to Delphi case reveals paranoia, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, Jennifer Kesse's father spoke exclusively to The U.S. Sun ahead of the anniversary of his daughter's disappearance. It wasn't hard to find Chino. And it just ate away at me. I don't hear helicopters in the air.". Immediately, those who knew her knew something was terribly wrong. When Tami, who also asked to only use her first name, moved into the complex years later, she believed workers often entered her apartment when she wasn't home. Two days after she disappeared, her car was found abandoned in a nearby apartment complex. She graduated in 2003 and immediately received several job offers, and she decided to take a position at Central Florida Investments Timeshare Company in Ocoee, Orange County, Florida. Kesse was a graduate of Gaither High School in Tampa. Jennifer Kesse, age 24, missing since 1/24/06. Lauren McCarthy and Jennifer were best friends since childhood. A Crucial Discovery Kesse Family Two days after Jennifer Kesse went missing, her black. Surveillance video caught an unidentified person getting out of her car after she went missing. The navigation of the cases needs needed seasoned professionals, so we are humbled by their continued work and commitment to finding Jennifer, the family said.

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