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. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of Jan. 24, 2006, according to WKMG. The grainy video shows a man parking Kesse's car at Huntington and walking away. I just got chills saying that., Jennifer Kesse disappeared on Jan. 24, 2006. Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. 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. "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. Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of I learn something new every day," Gurd said. Kesse was last seen at her Orlando condo near Mall at Millenia. Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. 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. At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. 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. Kesse was reported missing Jan. 24, 2006 when she didn't show up for work at Westgate Resorts in Ocoee. 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. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. Seventeen years ago, Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando in a high-profile case that made national news. Another clue in the case involves a CCTV video of an individual exiting Kesse'scar before it was recovered by authorities. Erik joined the News 6 News Team in 2003 days after the tragic loss of space shuttle Columbia. 2. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. Her familys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the bottom of lakes and from Mexico to We're talking with people, we're not talking at people. "Shes still someones daughter and someone's sister. "This person holds the key to solving the case, Torretta said. An OPD spokesperson said Sprague looks into every lead she receives from Gurd and has weekly conversations with Kesse's parents, Drew and Joyce. The case centers on Jennifer Kesse, who disappeared on January 24, 2006, when she didnt show up for work. Is it the kidnapper? But one series of photos caught their attention. Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. And no oneknows where she is.". Jennifer Kesse was first reported missing on January 24, 2006. Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. 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. "It's grown way beyond what we expected,"Gurd said. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. Tuesday marked 17 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando. 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. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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. Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. Check out never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more! When questioned about the vehicle, several residents confirmed it had been parked there for several days. The case centers on Jennifer Kesse, who disappeared on January 24, 2006, when she didnt show up for work. The podcast has also pointed out deficiencies in the investigation headed by Orlando Police. "We need people to realize that she's a human being.". When questioned about the vehicle, several residents confirmed it had been parked there for several days. He has never been identified. People who didnt know about Jennifer Kesse two months ago do now. We hope that by showing the public these photos, someone will come forward with information theyve been holding onto for all these years.". The episodes explore the case, interviewing family and witnesses and correcting misinformation along the way. WebA young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. "Absolutely, awareness is truly the most important thing in a missing persons case.". Drew Kesse said he doesnt expect to see his daughter alive again. Herfamilys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to thebottom of lakes and from Mexico to Russia, according to Fox News. 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. "We're still figuring it out.". 81 2017, 5:20 PM. 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. ", 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.". "I listen to all of them as soon as they come out. 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. At the time she vanished, she was living in Orlando. 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. Gurd and Jamison have produced six episodes and five bonus commentary featurettes so far in the podcast. I will take her anyway I can get her.. Monday marks 16 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared. It looked as though two people were fighting over the steering wheel.". 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. Kesse was reported missing Jan. 24, 2006, after she failed to show up for her job as a financial analyst in Ocoee. 3. 3. 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 think the biggest revelation that we've come across is, and this is something I was completely not expecting when we started this, is how much information that's out there about her case is just completely wrong.". CBS News previously reported that no signs of a struggle were evident. Seventeen heart-shaped balloons were left at the Mosaic at Millenia complex where Kesse was last seen on January 24, 2006. He had never heard of the Kesse case until his wife told him about it. Jennifer needs to come home, he said. "I don't expect to be the guy from 'NCIS' who digs up some clue and points the finger at somebody," Jamison said. The family is hoping that by sharing these photos with the public, someone will come forward with information. 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. 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. Jennifer Kesse's parents plead for information on the 10th anniversary of her disappearance. So far, Gurd and Jamison haveproduced six episodes and several other smaller broadcasts. Seventeen heart-shaped balloons were left at the Mosaic at Millenia complex where Kesse was last seen on January 24, 2006. Soon after, Orlando police released a surveillance video clip recorded from Huntington on the Green, an apartment complex 1.2 miles from where Kesse lived at the Mosiac at Millenia condos. He says 18 months have passed, and hes still receiving files. 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. Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. 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. Another clue in the case involves a CCTV video of an individual exiting Kesse'scar before it was recovered by authorities. Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. UPDATES: Get news alerts and updates in the free FOX 13 News app. Jennifer Kesse, 24, disappeared from Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 24, 2006. WebJennifer Joyce Kesse (born May 20, 1981) is an American woman from Orlando, Florida, who has been missing since January 23, 2006. When you see your podcast passing Katie Courics, its pretty interesting, Gurd, 35, said. What Happened Before Jennifer Kesse Vanished? 2. "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. Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. "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. 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. Orlando Police detectives have not been able to find a suspect, but they do think Kesse was abducted. Today, its garnering more than 300,000 a month and growing and has led to a half-dozen credible leads. They can be found at unconcluded.com and on popular audio platforms such as iTunes, Spotify and iHeart Radio. Drew Kesse said he trusts that the woman believes she saw his daughter, but doubts she's correct. 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. 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. He passes on every tip he receives to Orlando police Detective Teresa Sprague, who is in charge of 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. It also gives them freedom to address possible leads not typically presented in traditional media. 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. 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. 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. Gurd said according to the statistics he receives, "Unconcluded" episodes are downloaded on average 450,000 times per month. WebJennifer Joyce Kesse (born May 20, 1981) is an American woman from Orlando, Florida, who has been missing since January 23, 2006. How is that?". (Gurd)has brought this back to light in a way I cant, Drew Kesse said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "I sit at my kitchen table and record after my kids go to bed and I put my dogs away.". He estimates that the podcasts are reaching some 50,000 people per month. Its unclear if the purported marks in the hood of Kesses car wereoverlooked by investigators following the initial police report. The hosts of the "Unconcluded" podcast are investigating leads in the case of missing Orlando woman Jennifer Kesse. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. 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. More Videos Investigators also uncovered a previously unseen fingerprint belonging to the victim, as well as a large boot print near the gas pedal. Follow him on Twitter at: @MrRJervis. I don't claim to be. 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. They tell their listeners they're "not police, reporters or investigators." The detective in charge of Jennifer Kesse's case was at a conference and unavailable to comment for this article. Its been learn as we go, he said. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. previously reported that no signs of a struggle were evident. Gurd and Jamison forward the information they discover to law enforcement, and don't have plans to stop anytime soon. The woman said Kesse was walking with a man. 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. and from Mexico to Russia, according to Fox News. Sign up forOxygen Insiderfor all the best true crime content. Jennifer Kesse was last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. Link your TV provider to stream full episodes and live TV. Drew Kesse, Kesses father, said he didnt expectmuch when he heard Gurd was launching a podcast about his daughters disappearance. Its a new phenomenon.. Kudos to 'Unconcluded' thus far.". Thats been a success in our book.. 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. Jennifer Kesse, 24, disappeared from Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 24, 2006. With fingertips and all, Drew Kesse said. We dont have an alternative, really, her mother Joyce Kesse, told the newspaper. Jennifer Kesse was last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. When questioned about the vehicle, several residents confirmed it had been parked there for several days. Margie Dempsey Bogus, who lives in Connecticut, said the collective approach helps spread the message of the Kesse case. "What this podcast is doing is allowing people to be engaged. From the corner of his guest bedroom at his home in Tampa, Shaun Gurd hosts "Unconcluded.". "I'm not going to solve this case. Unless someone just steps up and says, enough is enough. The 24-year-old simply vanished and no one has ever been arrested. Jennifer Kesse was first reported missing on January 24, 2006. (Orlando Sentinel/Orlando Sentinel). Seventeen years ago, Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando in a high-profile case that made national news. Gurd also spoke with a jewelry store owner in Tennessee who believes she saw Kesse in the store several months after she disappeared. Were trying to stir up interest in something that was trying to die off," he said. Kesse was a graduate of Gaither High School in Tampa. Gurd said if the woman is telling the truth, it would mean Kesse, not just her car, was at Huntington on the Green. More Videos "We don't have to be impartial. 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 last seen leaving work in Orlando, Florida on January 23, 2006. 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. Kesse was 24 years old at the time of her disappearance. Her familys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the bottom of lakes and from Mexico to WebA young woman vanishes from her Florida condo security footage captures a phantom figure calmly parking her car. I mean, anyone in our shoes I cant imagine a family not trying to seek answers for their child.. "I love our group because there are so many different perspectives looking at the facts," Shreve Jett said. "We want everyone in the world to help.". Gurd, a fifth-grade teacher in Tampa, and his partner Scott Jamison, a college athletics teacher in Gainesville, regularly meet in Orlando to investigate potential leads, Gurd said. Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of a violent struggle. 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. Tuesday marked 17 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared in Orlando. 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. 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. When detectives reviewed surveillance video from the complex where Jennifer' Kesse's car was discovered, they saw a person parking her car. Her familys pursuit to discover what happened to her has led them to the bottom of lakes and from Mexico to They try to make sure all of the information and sources discussed in their podcast are credible. 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. It was an instant cultural phenomenon, becoming the fastest podcast to reach 5 million downloads in iTunes history. 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. Gurd said he hopes airing the possible sightings will encourage others with information to come forward. Kesses family says they are now convinced the image of the black Chevrolet sedan could hold the key to solving her disappearance. Detectives are listening to the podcast, Guido said. Jervis is a national correspondent for USA TODAY. 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. 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. "How have we not progressed in 11 years to at least a direction?" Drew Kesse believes, the markings on the hood, show signs of 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. 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. Her 2004 Chevy Malibu was found two days later about a mile away from her condo. The comments keep going on," he said. Shortly after she vanished, Kesse's car was discovered parked around a mile from her home. And say there may be some benefit to that. She had a successful career, boyfriend and plush condo. Is it the kidnapper? By clicking Sign Up, I confirmthat I have read and agreeto the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Drew Kesse said the discussions can only help the seemingly stagnant case that's caused his family agony for 11 years. 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. "The photos look suspicious and show what appears to be a hand mark going across the hood," private investigator Mike Torretta told Fox News. Gurd is currently working 25 to 30 hours a week on the podcast and its investigation, he said. They spent the last 18 months pouring over every detail with a fine-tooth comb with their private investigator. Though the story has listeners across the county transfixed, Drew Kesse said he hopes people remember his daughter as a person. "She vanished. Jennifer Kesse before her disappearance, left, and how she may look today, at right. "It costs way more than anybody would think to do the investigations and travel," Gurd 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. In the files, investigators suspected a struggle on the hood of Kesse's car when they discovered the vehicle. Jennifer Kesse was reported missing after she didnt show up to work on the morning of January 24, 2006. Kesse was a graduate of Gaither High School in Tampa. Her black Chevy Malibu was found abandoned one mile away from her home. Is it the kidnapper? "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. "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. 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. And that would be a really good thing.. "The term 'homemade podcast' doesn't offend me," Jamison said. January 25, 2018OPD Announces Enhanced Focus in Jennifer Kesse Disappearance CaseCity of OrlandoGovernment Website. Kesse was a graduate of Gaither High School in Tampa. Monday marks 16 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared. 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 25, 2018OPD Announces Enhanced Focus in Jennifer Kesse Disappearance CaseCity of OrlandoGovernment Website. Oxygen Insider is your all-access pass to never-before-seen content, free digital evidence kits, and much more. Drew Kesse said he is meeting with investigators on the case later this month something he tries to do at least twice a year. The case centers on Jennifer Kesse, who disappeared on January 24, 2006, when she didnt show up for work. 81 2017, 5:20 PM. Gurd said his wife briefly worked with Kesse's mother. 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. Hes garnering a bigger and bigger audience every single week, and thats what she needs.. They'll also flesh out potential tips over the phone. 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. (Drew Kesse). 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, 24, disappeared from Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 24, 2006. "As Shaun and Scott offer their information, we, as listeners, get to come here and all interact and offer suggestions," she said.